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JOURNAL 


OF  THE 


TONGRESS  OF  THE  CONFEDERATE 

STATES  OF  AMERICA, 

1861-1865. 


VOLUME    II. 


FEBRUARY  1,  1904.— Ordered  to  be  printed. 


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1904. 


JOURNAL 


OF  THE 

SENATE  OF  THE   FIRST   CONGRESS    OF   THE   CONFEDERATE 
STATES  OF  AMERICA. 


First  session. 
Held  at  Richmond,  Va.,  February  18,  1862,  to  April  21,  1862. 


Second 
Held  at  Richmond,  Va.,  August  18,  1862,  to  October  13,  1862. 


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SENATE 


THE  CONFEDERATE  STATES. 


FIRST  CONGRESS,  FIRST  SESSIOX,  FEBRUARY  18,  1862,  TO  APRIL  21, 1862. 
FIRST  DAY— TUESDAY,  FEBRUARY  18,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  Senate  met  in  the  Senate  Chamber  in  the  Capitol,  in  the  city  of 
Richmond,  in  the  State  of  Virginia,  at  12  o'clock  m.,  and,  under  the 
provisions  of  the  Constitution  and  the  laws  enacted  by  the  Congress 
of  the  Confederate  States,  was  called  to  order  by  the  Hon.  Alexander 
H.  Stephens,  Vice-President  of  the  Provisional  Congress,  who  appointed 
as  temporary  Secretary.  A.  R.  JLamar,  of  Georgia. 

Upon  a  call  of  the  roll  the  following  Senators  answered  to  their 
names  from  their  respective  States,  came  forward,  presented  their 
credentials,  were  duly  qualified,  and  took  their  seats,  viz: 

From  the  State  of- — 
ALABAMA 

ARKANSAS .     Robert  W.  Johnson. 

Charles  B.  Mitchel. 

FLORIDA Augustus  E.  Maxwell. 

James  M.  Baker. 

GEORGIA Benjamin  H.  Hill. 

KENTUCKY W.  E.  Simnis. 

LOUISIANA Edward  Sparrow. 

MISSISSIPPI . . .  Albert  G.  Brown. 

MISSOURI  . .  - .  John  B.  Clark.      ' 

R.  L.  Y.  Peyton. 

NORTH  CAROLINA George  Davis. 

William  T.  Dortch. 

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6  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Feb.  18, 1862. 

SOUTH  CAROLINA Robert  W.  Barnwell. 

James  L.  Orr. 

TENNESSEE Landon  Carter  Haynes. 

Gustavus  A.  Henry. 

TEXAS - Williamson  S.  Oldham. 

VIRGINIA R.  M.  T.  Hunter. 

William  Ballard  Preston. 

The  first  business  in  order  being  the  election  of  a  President  of  the 
Senate  for  the  time  being, 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Davis,  Mr.  Hunter  was  unanimously  elected  to 
that  position. 

Mr.  Hill  moved  that  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  by  the  Chair 
to  wait  upon  Mr. 'Hunter,  inform  him  of  his  election,  and  conduct  him 
to  his  seat. 

The  motion  was  agreed  to; 

And  the  Chair  announced  the  following  as  the  committee: 

Messrs.  Hill  of  Georgia,  Johnson  of  Arkansas,  and  Simms  of 
Kentucky. 

The  committee  having  performed  the  duty  assigned  them, 

Mr.  Hunter  took  the  chair,  returned  his  acknowledgment  of  the 
honor  conferred  upon  him,  and 

Announced  as  the  next  business  in  order  the  election  of  a  secretary; 

When, 

Mr.  Orr  moved  that  in  voting  for  secretary  the  members  vote  viva 
voce. 

The  motion  was  agreed  to, 

And  the  Senate  having  proceeded  to  the  election, 

Mr.  James  H.  Nash,  on  the  sixth  ballot,  having  received  a  majority 
of  the  votes  cast,  was  declared  duly  elected,  came  forward,  was  sworn 
in,  and  entered  upon  the  discharge  of  his  duties. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Orr,  the  Secretary  pro  tempore  was  appointed  to 
notify  the  Hou%  of  Representatives  that  the  Senate  had  been  duly 
organized  by  the  election  of  R.  M.  T.  Hunter  President  pro  tempore, 
and  James  H.  Nash  as  Secretary. 

The  Senate  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of  a  doorkeeper  for  the 
body;  which  resulted  in  the  choice  of  James  Page,  upon  the  second 
ballot,  who  was  sworn  in  and  entered  upon  the  discharge  of  the  duties 
of  his  office. 

Mr.  Oldham  announced  the  presence  of  Louis  T.  Wigfall,  a  Senator- 
elect  from  the  State  of  Texas,  who  came  forward,  was  duly  qualified, 
and  took  his  seat. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Orr,  the  daily  meeting  of  the  Senate  was  fixed 
for  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  m. 

And  on  motion  of  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  then  adjourned  until  12  o'clock  to-morrow. 


Feb.  19, 1862.  ]  SENATE.  7 

WEDNESDAY,  FEBRUARY  19,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Pra}^er  by  Rev.  Bishop  Early,  of  the  Methodist  Church. 

The  Hon.  Clement  C.  Clay,  from  the  State  of  Alabama,  appeared, 
and  having  qualified  by  taking  the  oath  prescribed  b}-  law,  took  his 
seat  in  the  Senate. 

The  Hon.  T.  J.  Semmes,  from  the  State  of  Louisiana,  appeared, 
and  having  qualified  by  taking  the  oath  prescribed  by  law,  took  his 
seat  in  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  be  allowed  to  appoint  an  assistant  secretary,  a  journal 
clerk,  and  a  recording  clerk. 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed  to: 
Resolred,  That  the  President  be  authorized  to  appoint  a  suitable  page  for  the  Senate. 

The  President  appointed  William  H.  Talman  as  page,  under  the  res- 
olution aforesaid. 

Mr.  Brown  presented  the  credentials  of  the  Hon.  James  Phelan,  from 
the  State  of  Mississippi,  who  appeared,  and  having  qualified  by  taking 
the  oath  prescribed  by  law,  took  his  seat  in  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Brown  presented  his  own  credentials  as  a  member  of  the  Senate 
from  the  State  of  Mississippi. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  Senators  be  appointed  by  the  President  pro 
tempore  to  draft  and  report  standing  rules  and  orders  for  conducting  business  in  the 
Senate  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  that  they  act  as  a  joint  committee  with  such 
committee  appointed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  report  joint  rules  and  orders 
for  conducting  business"  between  the  two  Houses. 

Whereupon, 

The  President  appointed  Mr.  Orr,  Mr.  Johnson,  and  Mr.  Clay  as 
the  committee  under  the  resolution. 

Mr.  Barnwell  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed 
to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Doorkeeper  have  leave  to  appoint  an  assistant. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Clark,  the  Senate  proceeded  to  the  election  of  a 
sergeant-at-arms. 

Mr.  Clark  nominated  Lafayette  H.  Fitzhugh,  of  Kentucky,  and  there 
being  no  other  nomination,  he  was  duly  elected,  and  qualified  by  tak- 
ing the  oath  of  office. 

Mr.  Henry  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  1)  to  legalize  the  organization  of  certain  companies  of  Ten- 
nessee volunteers  since  December  1,  1861; 

which,  on  his  motion,  was  read  the  first  time  and  ordered  to  be  read 
the  second  time. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  their  Clerk: 

3/r.  President:  I  have  been  directed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  inform  the 
Senate  that  the  House  has  been  organized  by  the  election  of  the  Hon.  Thomas  S. 
Bocock,  of  Virginia,  as  Speaker,  and  R.  E.  Dixon,  of  Georgia,  as  Clerk. 

Also,  that  they  have  adopted  a  resolution  inviting  the  Senate  to  meet  the  House 
in  the  Hall  of  the  House  of  Representatives  to-day,  at  1  o'clock,  to  count  the  votes 
for  President  and  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States. 


8  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Feb.  19, 1862. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Brown,  the  resolution  was  concurred  in. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Orr,  it  was 

Ord&'ed,  That  a  message  be  sent  to  the  House  of  Representatives, 
informing  that  body  that  the  Senate  will  join  the  House,  at  1  o'clock, 
in  the  Hall  of  the  House,  to  count  the  votes  for  President  and  Vice- 
President. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  will  move  in  procession,  at  1  o'clock  p.  m.,  to  the  Hall  of 
the  House  of  Representatives,  preceded  by  the  President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate, 
attended  by  the  Secretary  and  Sergeant-at-A.rms,  and  that  the  Senate  return  to  their 
Chamber  after  the  votes  for  President  and  Vice-President  shall  have  been  counted. 

A  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  I  am  instructed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  inform  the  Senate 
that  they  have  passed  a  resolution  appointing  two  tellers  upon  the<part  of  the  House, 
to  be  associated  with  such  as  may  be  appointed  by  the  Senate,  to  superintend  the 
counting  of  the  votes  for  President  and  Vice- President. 

Also,  to  inform  the  Senate  that  the  House  will  be  ready,  at  1  o'clock  to-day,  to 
receive  them  in  this  Chamber,  for  the  purpose  of  executing  the  law  requiring 
Congress  to  count  the  votes  for  President  and  Vice-President  to-day. 

And  that  the  House  have  passed  a  resolution  providing  for  the  appointment  of  a 
committee  of  three,  to  act  in  conjunction  with  such  committee  as  may  be  appointed 
on  the  part  of  the  Senate,  to  wait  upon  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America  and  inform  him  that  Congress  is  organized  and  ready  to  receive  any  com- 
munication he  may  be  pleased  to  make. 

And  that  in  pursuance  of  the  first  resolution,  the  Speaker  has  appointed  Messrs. 
Barksdale  of  Mississippi  and  Miles  of  South  Carolina. 

~T~.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed  to: 

Reou'ved,  That  two  tellers  be  appointed  by  the  President  pro  tempore,  on  the 
part  of  the  Senate,  to  superintend  the  counting  of  the  votes  for  President  and  Vice- 
President,  and  that  the  House  be  informed  thereof. 

Under  the  resolution,  the  President  pro  tempore  appointed  Mr.  Orr 
and  Mr.  Sparrow  as  tellers  on  the  part  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Johnson  presented  the  credentials  of  the  Hon.  William  E. 
Simms,  Senator  from  the  State  of  Kentucky;  which  were  read... 

The  hour  of  1  o'clock  having  arrived,  the  Senate  repaired  to  the 
Hall  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  in  the  order  prescribed  by  the 
resolution  in  relation  to  counting  the  votes  for  President  and  Vice- 
President  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  and  there,  in  joint 
session,  proceeded  to  execute  the  joint  order  of  the  two  Houses. 

The  following  is  the  result  of  ballots  cast  by  the  electoral  colleges 
of  the  respective  States: 

Total  number  of  States,  11;  total  number  of  votes  cast  for  Presi- 
dent, 109;  of  which  Jeff.  Davis  received  109;  total  number  of  votes 
cast  for  Vice-President,  109;  of  which  A.  H.  Stephens  received  109; 
to  wit,  as  follows: 

Alabama — For  President,  11  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-President, 

11  votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Arkansas — For  President,  6  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-President, 
6  votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Florida — For  President,  4  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-Presidont.  4 
votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Georgia — For  President,  12  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-President, 

12  votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Louisiana — For  President,  8  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-President, 
8  votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 


Feb.  20. 1862.]  SENATE.  9 

Mississippi — For  President,  9  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-President, 
9  votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

North  Carolina — For  President,  12  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice- 
President,  1*2  votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

South  Carolina — For  President,  8  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice- 
President,  8  votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Tennessee — For  President,  13  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-Presi- 
dent,  13  votes.  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Texas — For  President,  8  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-President,  8 
votes,  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Virginia — For  President,  18  votes,  Jeff.  Davis;  for  Vice-President, 
Is  votes.  A.  H.  Stephens. 

Whereupon, 

The  President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate  declared  Jefferson  Davis 
duly  elected  President  of  the  Confederate  States  and  A.  H.  Stephens 
duly  elected  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States,  for  the  term  of 
six  years  respectively,  commencing  on  the  22d  day  of  February,  A.  D. 
L862. 

The  Senate  having  returned  to  their  Chamber, 

Mr.  Clark  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed  to: 

/,',  W/v •</,  That  the  Senate  concur  in  the  resolution  of  the  House  of  Representatives, 
appointing  a  committee  to  wait  upon  the  President  and  inform  him  of  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  two  Houses  of  Congress,  and  that  the  President  of  the  Senate  appoint  a 
committee  of  two  on  the  part  of  the  Senate  to  act  in  conjunction  with  the  commit- 
tee of  the  House. 

The  President  appointed  Mr.  Clark  and  Mr.  Barn  we  11  as  the  i- 
mittee  on  the  part  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion,  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  communicate  the  same  to  the  House  of 
Representatives. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Barn  well,  it  was 

< >i'dered,  That  a  committee  of  two,  to  act  in  conjunction  with  a  sim- 
ilar committee  on  the  part  of  the  House,  be  appointed  to  wait  upon 
the  President  and  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States  and  inform 
them  of  their  election. 

.  The  President  appointed  Mr.  Barnwell  and  Mr.  Davis  as  the  com- 
mittee on  the  part  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Sparrow,  it  was 

'Wr/W,  That  the  Secretary  communicate  the  same  to  the  House  of 
Representatives. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 


THURSDAY,  FEBRUARY  20,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  joint  committee  appointed  to  wait  upon  the 
President  and  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States  and  inform 
them  of  their  election,  reported  that  the  committee  had  discharged 
the  duty  assigned  them;  and  that  the  President  had  accepted  the 
office  and  signified  his  purpose  to  unite  with  Congress  in  all  measures 
that  would  promote  the  welfare  of  the  country.  The  Vice-President 
had  also  accepted  his  office,  with  his  grateful  acknowledgments  for 


10  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Feb.  20, 1862. 

the  honor  done  him,  rather  than  from  any  desire  on  his  part  to  occupy 
the  position. 

Mr.  Johnson  submitted  the  following  resolution  (S.  1);  which  was 
agreed  to: 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States  in  Congress 
assembled,  That  the  Attorney-General  be  requested  to  return  to  the  Clerk  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  the  papers  that  were  on  file  in  the  office  of  the  Clerk  of 
the  Provisional  Congress,  and  all  documents  and  other  papers  that  were  under  the 
Clerk's  control  in  the  hands  of  the  Public  Printer  and  not  otherwise  disposed  of  by 
order  of  the  Provisional  Congress;  and  that  all  papers  referring  to  executive  sessions 
and  executive  business  be  returned  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Brown  presented  a  memorial  of  the  legislature  of  the  State  of 
Mississippi  in  relation  to  the  disparity  now  existing  between  the  pay 
of  the  officers  and  privates  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States, 
and  asking  such  legislation  upon  the  subject  as  Congress  may  deem 
proper. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  shall  be  divided  into  three  classes,  as  required  by  section 
third,  article  first,  of  the  Constitution,  in  the  following  manner:  Four  ballots  marked 
' '  two  years — four  years, "five  marked  ' '  four  years — six  years, ' '  and  four  marked  ' '  two 
years — six  years"  shall  be  prepared  under  the  direction  of  the  President  of  the 
Senate,  and  deposited  in  a  box;  and,  in  the  presence  of  the  Senate,  one  of  said  ballots 
shall  be  drawn  therefrom  by  one  of  the  Senators  from  each  State  in  behalf  of  his  State; 
and  the  term  of  service  of  the  Senators  from  each  State  shall  correspond  with  the 
number  of  years  designated  by  the  ballot  thus  drawn;  those  drawing  the  ballots 
marked  "two  years — four  years"  to  be  designated  as  the  first  class;  those  drawing 
the  ballots  marked  "four  years — six  years,"  as  the  second  class;  and  those  drawing 
the  ballots  marked  "two  years — six  years,"  as  the  third  class. 

Resolved  furtlier,  That  immediately  after  said  drawing  the  President  of  the  Senate 
shall  direct  two  ballots  to  be  prepared  and  deposited  in  a  box,  with  numbers  thereon 
corresponding  with  the  term  of  the  Senators  from  their  respective  States  called  in 
alphabetical  order,  and  one  of  the  Senators  from  the  State  thus  called  shall  draw  out 
one  of  said  ballots,  and  his  term  of  service  shall  correspond  with  the  number  thus 
drawn,  and  the  term  of  the  other  Senator  shall  correspond  with  the  number  on  the 
ballot  remaining. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Brown,  it  was 

Ordered,  That  action  under  the  resolution  aforesaid  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

The  following  bill  was  read  the  second  time  and,  on  motion  of  Mr. 
Sparrow,  laid  upon  the  table: 

A  bill  (S.  1)  to  legalize  the  organization  of  certain  companies  of 
Tennessee  volunteers  since  December  1,  1861. 

A  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  their 
Clerk,  as  follows: 

HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES, 
CONGRESS  OF  THE  CONFEDERATE  STATES, 

February  19,  1862. 

Mr.  President:  I  have  been  directed  bvthe  House  of  Representatives  to  inform 
the  Senate  that  they  have  adopted  the  following  resolution: 

"Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  of  this  body  be  appointed  by  the  Speaker  to 
cooperate  with  a  committee  of  the  Senate  to  announce  to  the  Hon.  Jefferson  Davis, 
of  Mississippi,  and  to  the  Hon.  Alexander  H.  Stephens,  of  Georgia,  their  election, 
respectively,  to  the  Presidency  and  Vice-Presidency  of  the  Confederate  States  for 
the  next  six  years." 

The  following  gentlemen  were  appointed  in  accordance  with  the  foregoing  resolu- 
tion, to  serve  in  conjunction  with  the  Senate  committee,  to  wit: 

Messrs.  Kenner  of  Louisiana,  Miles  of  South  Carolina,  and  Barksdaleof  Mississippi. 

Also,  that  they  have  adopted  the  following  resolution: 

"Resolved  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Congress  of  the  Confederate 
States,  That  they  heartily  approve  of  the  resolution  passed  by  the  legislature  of  Vir- 


Feb.  21,  i862.]  SENATE.  11 

ginia,  expressing  her  determination  to  vindicate  the  integrity  of  her  ancient  bounda- 
ries, and  pledge  all  the  resources  of  the  Confederacy  to  uphold  her  determination." 

Also,  that  they  have  adopted  the  following  resolution: 

' '  That  a  committee  of  one  member  from  each  State  be  appointed,  to  cooperate  with 
such  committee  as  may  be  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  Senate,  to  participate  in  the 
arrangement  of  the  ceremonies  for  the  inauguration  of  the  President  and  Vice-Presi- 
dent  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America." 

The  committee  appointed-under  the  foregoing  resolution  are  the  following  gentle- 
men, to  wit: 

Messrs.  Lyons  of  Virginia,  Lyon  of  Alabama,  Bateon  of  Arkansas,  Hilton  of  Flor- 
ida, Holt  of  Georgia,  H.  \V.  Bruce  of  Kentucky,  Marshall  of  Louisiana,  Cooke  of 
.Missouri,  Singleton  of  Mississippi,  McDowell  of  Xorth  Carolina,  McQueen  of  South 
Carolina,  Swan  of  Tennessee,  and  Wilcox  of  Texas. 

Also,  that  the  House  has  adopted  a  resolution, 

"That  a  committee  of  five,  of  which  the  Speaker  shall  be  chairman,  be  appointed 
in  conjunction  with  such  committee  as  may  be  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  Senate, 
to  report  joint  rules  for  the  government  of  the  two  Houses." 

The  following  is  the  committee  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  House,  viz: 

Messrs.  Curry  of  Alabama,  Jones  of  Tennessee,  Perkins  of  Louisiana,  Lewis  of 
Georgia. 

Mr.  Clark,  from  the  joint  committee  to  wait  upon  the  President  and 
inform  him  of  the  organization  of  the  two  Houses  of  Congress,  reported 
that  the  committee  had  discharged  the  duty  assigned  them. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 


FRIDAY,  FEBRUARY  21,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Barn  well,  the  joint  resolution  of  the  Hou  !' 
Representatives,  approving  the  resolution  passed  by  the  legislature  of 
Virginia,  expressing  her  determination  to  vindicate  her  ancient  bound- 
aries, and  pledging  all  the  resources  of  the  Confederacy  to  uphold  her 
determination,  was  taken  up,  read  the  first,  second,  and  third  times, 
and  the  question  being  put  upon  the  passage  of  the  resolution,  was 
decided  in  the  affirmative — Yeas  23,  nays  0. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Brown,  Clay,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch, 
Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr, 
Oldham,  Phelan,  Pevton,  Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  Simms,  and 
Wigfall. 

In  the  negative,  none. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

OrilrxL  That  the  vote  by  which  the  resolutions  offered  by  Mr. 
Sparrow  yesterday,  providing  for  the  classification  of  Senators,  was 
adopted,  be  reconsidered. 

Mr.  Haynes  then  moved  to  amend  the  resolutions  by  striking  out 
that  portion  of  the  first  resolution  in  relation  to  the  designation  of  the 
different  classes  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  following: 

those  drawing  the  ballots  marked  "two  years  "  shall  be  designated  as  the  first  class; 
those  drawing  the  ballots  marked  "four  years"  shall  be  designated  as  the  second 
class;  and  those  drawing  the  ballots  marked  "six  years"  shall  be  designated  as  the 
third  class; 

which  was  agreed  to. 


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The  resolutions  as  amended  were  then  agreed  to,  and  are  as  follows: 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  shall  be  divided  into  three  classes,  as  required  by  section 
third,  article  first,  of  the  Constitution,  in  the  following  manner:  Four  ballots  marked 
"two  years — four  years,"  five  marked  "four  years— six  years,"  and  four  marked 
"two  years — six  years"  shall  be  prepared  under  the  direction  of  the  President  of  the 
Senate,  and  deposited  in  a  box;  and,  in  the  presence  of  the  Senate,  one  of  said  ballots 
shall  be  drawn  therefrom  by  one  of  the  Senators  from  each  State  in  behalf  of  his  State; 
and  the  term  of  service  of  the  Senators  from  each  State  shall  correspond  with  the 
number  of  years  designated  by  the  ballot  thus  drawn;  those  drawing  the  ballots 
marked  "two  years"  shall  be  designated  as  the  first  class;  those  drawing  the  ballots 
marked  "  four  years  "  shall  be  designated  as  the  second  class;  and  those  drawing  the 
ballots  marked  "six  years"  shall  be  designated  as  the  third  class. 

Resolved  further,  That  immediately  after  said  drawing  the  President  of  the  Senate 
shall  direct  two  ballots  to  be  prepared  and  deposited  in  a  box,  with  numbers  thereon 
corresponding  with  the  term  of  the  Senators  from  their  respective  States  called  in 
alphabetical  order,  and  one  of  the  Senators  from  the  State  thus  called  shall  draw 
out  one  of  said  ballots,  and  his  term  of  service  shall  correspond  with  the  number 
thus  drawn,  and  the  term  of  the  other  Senator  shall  correspond  with  the  number 
on  the  ballot  remaining. 

Mr.  Clark  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
by  unanimous  consent  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  Richard  M.  Smith,  the  printer  for  the  Provisional  Congress,  act  as 
printer  for  the  Senate  until  otherwise  ordered  by  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  joint  resolution 
(H.  R.  — )  for  the  appointment  of  a  committee  to  participate  in  the 
arrangement  of  the  ceremonies  for  the  inauguration  of  the  President 
and  V ice-President  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  resolution  was  agreed  to,  and  a  committee  of  three  appointed 
on  the  part  of  the  Senate. 

The  President  pro  tempore  announced  Messrs.  Orr,  Brown,  and 
Henry  as  the  committee. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  by  ballot,  to  the  classification  of  its  members, 
according  to  the  provisions  of  the  third  section  of  the  first  article  of 
the  Constitution. 

The  ballots  having  been  prepared  and  deposited  in  a  box  by  the 
President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate,  the  States  were  called  alphabeti- 
cally and  the  ballots  drawn,  with  the  following  result: 

The  State  of  Alabama  being  called,  Mr.  Clay  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "two  years — six  years." 

The  State  of  Arkansas  being  called,  Mr.  Johnson  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "two  years — six  years." 

The  State  of  Florida  being  called,  Mr.  Maxwell  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "two  years — four  years." 

The  State  of  Georgia  being  called,  Mr.  Hill  came  forward  and  drew 
from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked  thereon 
"  two  years — six  years." 

The  State  of  Kentucky  being  called,  Mr.  Simms  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "  two  years — six  years." 

The  State  of  Louisiana  being  called,  Mr.  Semmes  came  forward  and 


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drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "four  years — six  year*." 

The  State  of  Mississippi  being  called.  Mr.  Phelan  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "  two  years — four  years." 

The  State  of  Missouri  being  called,  Mr.  Peyton  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "two  years — four  years." 

The  State  of  North  Carolina  being  called,  Mr.  Davis  came  forward 
and  drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "two  years — four  years." 

The  State  of  South  Carolina  being  called,  Mr.  Barnwell  came  for- 
ward and  drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having 
marked  thereon  "four  years — six  years." 

The  State  of  Tennessee  being  called,  Mr.  Haynes  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "four  years — six  years." 

The  State  of  Texas  being  called,  Mr.  Wigfall  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "four  year* — six  years." 

The  State  of  Virginia  being  called,  Mr.  Preston  came  forward  and 
drew  from  the  box,  on  behalf  of  that  State,  a  ballot  having  marked 
thereon  "four  years — six  years." 

The  Senate  then  proceeded  to  ballot  a  second  time,  with  the  follow- 
ing result: 

The  States  being  called  in  alphabetical  order,  the  President  pro 
tempore  placed  in  the  box  two  ballots  for  the  State  of  Alabama,  hav- 
ing marked  upon  them  the  numbers  corresponding  with  the  num 
on  the  ballot  first  drawn  for  that  State,  which  were  drawn  as  follows: 
Clement  C.  Clay,  two  years;  William  L.  Yancey,  six  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Arkansas  being  placed  in  the  box  and 
marked  with  numbers  corresponding  with  the  numbers  on  the  ballot 
tirst  drawn  for  that  State,  were  drawn  as  follows:  Charles  B.  Mitchel, 
six  years;  Robert  W.  Johnson,  two  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Florida  having  been  placed  in  the  box 
and  marked  with  numbers  corresponding  with  the  numbers  on  the 
ballot  first  drawn  for  that  State,  were  drawn  as  follows:  Augustus  E. 
Maxwell,  four  years;  James  M.  Baker,  two  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Georgia  having  been  placed  in  the  box, 
properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  Benjamin  H.  Hill,  six  years; 
Robert  Toombs,  two  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Kentucky  having  been  placed  in  the 
box,  properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  William  E.  Simms, 
two  years:  Henry  C.  Burnett,  six  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Louisiana  having  been  placed  in  the 
box,  properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  T.  J.  Semmes,  four  years; 
Edward  Sparrow,  six  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Mississippi  having  been  placed  in  the 
box,  properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  James  Phelan,  two 
years;  A.  G.  Brown,  four  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Missouri  having  been  placed  in  the  box, 
properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  John  B.  Clark,  two  years; 
R.  L.  Y.  Peyton,  four  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  North  Carolina  having  been  put  in  the 


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box,  properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  William  T.  Dortch, 
four  years;  George  Duvis.  two  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  South  Carolina  being  placed  in  the  box, 
properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  Robert  W.  Barn  well,  four 
years;  James  L.  Orr.  six  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Tennessee  being  placed  in  the  box. 
properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  Landon  C.  Haynes,  six 
veal's;  Gustavus  A.  Henry,  four  years. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Texas  having  been  placed  in  the  box, 
properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  Louis  T.  Wigfall.  four  year>: 
W.  S.  Oldham,  six  year-. 

The  ballots  for  the  State  of  Virginia  having  been  placed  in  the  box. 
properly  marked,  were  drawn  as  follows:  William  Ballard  Preston. 
four  years;  R.  M.  T.  Hunter,  six  years. 

So  that  the  Senators  of  the  first  class  are : 

James  M.  Baker,  John  B.  Clark,  Clement  C.  Clay.  George  Davi>. 
Robert  W.  Johnson,  James  Phelan,  William  E.  Simms,  and  Robert 
Toombs, 

And  their  term  of  office  two  years. 

The  Senators  of  the  second  class  are : 

Robert  W.  Barn  well,  A.  G.  Brown,  William  T.  Dortch,  Gustavus 
A.  Henry,  Augustus  E.  Maxwell,  R.  L.  Y.  Peyton,  William  Ballard 
Preston,  T.  J.  Semmes,  and  Louis  T.  Wigfall, 

And  their  term  of  office  four  years. 

The  Senators  of  the  third  class  are: 

Henry  C.  Burnett.  Landon  C.  Haynes,  Benjamin  H.  Hill.  R.  M.  T. 
Hunter;  Charles  B.  Mitchel,  W.  S.  Oldham,  James  L.  Orr.  Edward 
Sparrow,  and  William  L.  Yaucey, 

And  their  term  of  office  six  years. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon.  their 
Clerk: 

.Vr.  President:  I  am  directed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  inform  the  Senate 
that  they  have  concurred  in  the  following  Senate  resolution,  to  wit: 

"Resolved  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States  in  Con- 
gress assembled,  That  the  Attorney-General  be  requested  to  return  to  the  Clerk  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  the  papers  that  were  on  file  in  the  office  of  the  Clerk  of 
the  Provisional  Congress,  and  all  documents  and  other  papers  that  were  under  the 
Clerk's  control  in  the  hands  of  the  Public  Printer  and  not  otherwise  disposed  of  by 
order  of  the  Provisional  Congress;  and  that  all  papers  referring  to  executive  sessions 
and  executive  business  be  returned  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourns  it  be  to  meet  at  10  o'clock 
to-morrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 
The  Senate  adjourned. 


SATURDAY,  FEBRUARY  22,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  OiT,  from  the  joint  committee  to  superintend  the  arrangements 
for  the  inauguration  of  the  President  and  Vice-President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  presented  a  report  in  relation  thereto;  which  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 


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On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Order 'ed,  That  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until  25  minutes  past  11 
o'clock. 

11  O'CLOCK  AND  25  MINUTES. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barn  well, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  in  the  order  prescribed  by  the  report  of  the 
committee  of  arrangements,  to  the  hall  of  the  house  of  delegates  of 
Virginia,  thence  by  the  eastern  door  of  the  capitol  to  the  statue  of 
Washington,  on  the  public  square,  where,  after  the  delivery  of  his 
inaugural  address,  the  oath  of  office  was  administered  to  the  President 
of  the  Confederate  States  by  the  Hon.  J.  D.  Haly burton,  judge  of  the 
district  court  for  the  eastern  judicial  district  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America  in  Virginia;  and  to  the  V ice-President  by  the  Hon.  R.  M.  T. 
Hunter,  President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  having  returned  to  their  Chamber, 

On  motion  b}T  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

MONDAY,  FEBRUARY  24,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr,  from  the  committee  to  draft  and  report  standing  rules  and 
orders  for  conducting  business  in  the  Senate,  presented  the  following 
report: 

Rules  for  conducting  business  in  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

I.  The  President  having  taken  the  chair,  and  a  quorum  being  present,  the  Journal 
of  the  preceding  day  shall  be  read,  and  any  mistakes  in  the  entries  shall,  upon  motion, 
then  be  corrected. 

II.  No  Senator  shall  speak  to  another,  or  otherwise  interrupt  the  business  of  the 
Senate,  while  the  Journals  or  public  papers  are  being  read,  or  when  any  Senator  is 
speaking  in  debate. 

III.  Every  Senator,  when  he  speaks,  shall  address  the  Chair,  standing  in  his  place, 
and  when  he  has  finished  shall  sit  down. 

IV.  No  Senator  shall  speak  more  than  twice  in  any  one  debate,  on  the  same 
question,  and  on  the  same  day,  without  leave  of  a  majority  of  the  Senators  present. 

V.  When  two  or  more  Senators  rise  at  the  same  time,  the  President  shall  name 
the  one  to  speak;  but  in  all  cases  the  Senator  who  shall  first  rise  and  address  the 
Chair  shall  speak  first. 

VI.  The  President  shall  preserve  order  and  decorum;   may  speak  to  points  of 
order  in  preference  to  any  Senator,  rising  from  his  seat  for  that  purpose;  and  shall 
decide  questions  of  order,  "subject  to  an  appeal  by  any  Senator  to  the  decision  of  the 
Senate;  he  may  also  take  the  sense  of  the  Senate  on  any  question  of  order  at  his  own 
instance;  and  may  call  any  Senator  to  the  chair  to  preside  temporarily,  not  to  extend 
beyond  that  day's  session. 

VII.  The  duties  and  powers  of  the  President  pro  tempore,  when  occupying  the 
chair,  shall  be  the  same  as  those  of  the  President  in  these  rules  specified. 

VIII.  When  any  Senator  is  called  to  order  by  the  President  or  any  Senator,  he 
shall  sit  down,  and  shall  not  proceed  without  leave  of  the  Senate;  and  every  question 
of  order  shall  be  decided  by  the  President  without  debate,  subject  to  an  appeal  to 
the  body. 

IX.  If  any  Senator  be  called  to  order  by  another  Senator  for  words  spoken,  the 
exceptionable  words  spoken  shall  immediately  be  taken  down  in  writing,  that  the 
President  may  be  better  able  to  judge  the  matter. 

X.  No  Senator  shall,  in  debate,  use  any  language  reflecting  injuriously  upon  the 
character,  motives,  honor,  or  integrity  of  any  other  Senator. 

XI.  No  motion  shall  be  debated  until  the  same  shall  receive  a  second;  and  when  a 
motion  shall  be  made  and  seconded,  it  shall  be  reduced  to  writing,  if  desired  by  the 


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President  or  any  Senator,  delivered  in  at  the  table  and  read,  before  the  same  shall 
be  debated. 

XII.  Any  motion  or  proposition  may  be  withdrawn  by  the  mover  at  any  time 
before  a  decision,  amendment,  or  other  action  of  the  Senate  upon  it,  except  a  motion 
to  reconsider,  which  shall  not  be  withdrawn  without  leave  of  the  body. 

XIII.  When  a  question  has  been  once  made  and  carried  in  the  affirmative  or 
negative,  a  motion  to  reconsider  shall  be  entertained  at  the  instance  of  any  Senator, 
if  made  on  the  same  day  on  which  the  vote  was  taken,  or  within  the  next  two  days 
of  actual  session.     When  a  motion  to  reconsider  shall  be  made,  its  consideration 
shall  take  precedence  of  the  regular  order  of  business,  unless  a  majority  of  the 
Senators  present  shall  otherwise  determine. 

XIV.  AVhen  a  question  is  under  debate,  no  motion  (except  one  to  reconsider  some 
other  question  passed  upon)  shall  be  received  but  to  adjourn,  to  lie  on  the  table,  to 
postpone  indefinitely,  to  postpone  to  a  day  certain,  to  commit  or  amend,  which 
several  motions  shall  have  precedence  in  the  order  they  stand  arranged,  and  the 
motion  to  adjourn  shall  always  be  in  order  and  decided  without  debate;    but  a 
motion  to  reconsider  shall  be  received  and  entered,  if  made  after  a  motion  to  adjourn 
and  before  it  is  decided. 

XV.  If  the  question  for  decision  contains  several  parts,  any  Senator  may  have  the 
same  divided;  but  on  a  motion  to  strike  out  and  insert,  it  shall  not  be  in  order  to 
move  for  a  division  of  the  question;  and  the  rejection  of  a  motion  to  strike  out  and 
insert  one  proposition  shall  not  prevent  a  motion  to  strike  out  and  insert  a  different 
proposition,  nor  prevent  a  subsequent  motion  simply  to  strike  out;  nor  shall  the 
rejection  of  a  motion  simply  to  strike  out  prevent  a  subsequent  motion  to  strike  out 
and  insert. 

XVI.  In  filling  up  blanks,  the  largest  sum  and  the  longest  time  shall  be  first  put. 

XVII.  The  unfinished  business  in  which  the  Senate  may  be  engaged  on  adjourn- 
ment sjjall  be  the  first  business  in  order  on  the  next  day's  sitting. 

XVIH.  After  the  Journal  is  read  and  the  unfinished  business,  if  any,  of  the  previous 
day's  sitting  is  disposed  of,  the  regular  order  of  business  shall  be  as  follows:  First, 
the  call  of  the  States,  alphabetically,  for  memorials,  or  any  matter,  measure,  resolu- 
tion, bill,  or  proposition  which  any  Senator  may  desire  to  bring  before  the  Senate. 
Second,  the  call  of  committees  for  reports — the  call  of  committees  to  be  made  in 
the  order  of  their  appointment — such  reports  of  committees  as  may  not  be  otherwise 
disposed  of  when  made,  as  wrell  as  all  bills  and  resolutions  introduced  by  individual 
Senators  not  similarly  disposed  of,  shall  be  numbered  in  the  order  in  which  they  are 

§  resented,  and  be  placed  in  that  order  on  the  calendar  of  the  regular  orders  of  the 
ay.  The  call  of  committees  or  States  each  day  to  be  resumed  where  it  may  be  left 
off  the  day  preceding.  Third,  the  calendar  of  the  regular  orders  of  the  day  shall  then 
be  taken  up,  and  every  resolution,  proposition,  bill,  or  measure  shall  be  disposed 
of  in  the  order  in  which  it  there  stands.  No  special  order  shall  be  made  against  this 
rule,  except  by  a  vote  of  a  majority  of  Senators  present,  and  such  majority  may  at 
any  time  change  the  order  of  business. 

XIX.  Executive  messages,  communications  from  the  heads  of  Departments,  as 
well  as  messages  and  bills  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  shall  be  disposed  of  in 
the  order  in  which  they  may  be  respectively  received,  at  such  time  as  a  majority  of 
the  Senators  present  may  direct. 

XX.  Every  resolution,  bill,  or  measure,  requiring  the  concurrent  action  of  both 
Houses  of  Congress,  shall  receive  three  readings  previous  to  its  being  put  upon  its 
passage.     The  President  shall  give  notice  at  each  reading  whether  it  be  the  first, 
second,  or  third  reading.     No  such  resolution,  bill,  or  measure  shall  be  committed 
or  amended  until  it  shall  have  been  twice  read,  after  which  it  may  be  subject  to  a 
motion  to  amend  or  to  refer  to  a  committee.     And  all  such  matters  on  second  reading 
shall  first  be  considered  by  the  Senate  in  the  same  manner  as  if  the  Senate  were  in 
Committee  of  the  Whole;  the  final  question  on  the  second  reading  of  any  matter  not 
referred  to  committee  shall  be,  "whether  it  shall  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third 
time,"  and  no  amendment  shall  be  received  after  the  engrossment  for  a  third  reading 
has  been  ordered.     But  it  shall  at  all  times  be  in  order,  before  the  final  passage  or 
action  on  any  matter,  to  move  its  commitment;  and  should  such  commitment  take 
place,  and  any  amendment  be  reported  by  the  committee,  the  whole  shall  again  be 
read  a  second  time,  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  and  then  the 
aforesaid  question  shall  again  be  put. 

XXI.  After  any  matter  is  ordered  to  be  engrossed,  and  it  has  been  read  a  third 
time,  the  question  shall  be,  "Shall  the  resolution  (or  the  matter,  whatever  it  may 
be)  now  pass?" 

XXII.  A  majority  of  the  Senate  may  dispense  with  the  actual  engrossment  of  the 
bill  before  it  is  put  on  its  passage. 


Feb.  24, 1862.]  SENATE.  17 

XXIII.  All  bills  and  joint  resolutions,  on  the  first  and  second  reading,  may  be 
read  by  the  title,  unless  the  reading  of  the  whole  shall  be  desired  by  a  majority  of 
the  Senators  present,  and  the  third  reading  of  an  engrossed  bill  shall  be  by  the  title. 

XXIV.  The  titles  of  resolutions,  bills,  and  other  matters  submitted,  and  such 
parts  thereof  only  as  may  be  affected  by  proposed  amendments,  shall  be  inserted  on 
the  Journals. 

XXV.  No  motion  for  the  previous  question  shall  be  entertained,  but  upon  the  call 
of  any  Senator  for  the  question,  if  seconded  by  a  majority  of  the  Senators  present, 
the  vote  shall  immediately  be  taken  on  the  pending  question,  whatever  it  may  be 
without  further  debate. 

XXVI.  A  motion  to  lay  any  amendment  on  the  table  prevailing,  shall  carry  with 
it  only  the  amendment,  and  not  the  original  proposition  or  matter. 

XXVII.  No  Senator  shall  absent  himself  from  the  service  of  the  Senate  without 
leave  of  the  Senate  first  obtained,  and  a  majority  of  the  Senators  present  at  any  time 
are  hereby  authorized  to  send  the  feergeant-at-Arms,  or  any  other  person  or  persons 
by  them  named,  for  any  or  all  absent  Senators,  at  the  expense  of  such  absent  Senator 
or  Senators,  unless  such  excuse  for  nonattendance  shall  be  made  as  the  Senate  may 
judge  sufficient,  and  in  that  case  the  expense  shall  be  paid  out  of  the  contingent 
fund.     This  rule  to  apply  as  well  to  the  first  convention  of  the  Senate  at  the  legal 
time  of  meeting,  as  to  each  day  of  the  session  after  the  hour  has  arrived  to  which  the 
Senate  may  stand  adjourned. 

XXVIII.  When  the  yeas  and  nays  shall  be  called  for  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators 
present,  each  Senator  called  upon  shall  declare  openly,  and  without  debate,  his 
assent  or  dissent  to  the  question,  unless  for  special  reason  he  be  excused  by  the 
Senate.     In  taking  the  yeas  and  nays,  and  upon  a  call  of  the  Senate,  the  names  of 
the  Senators  shall  be  taken  alphabetically. 

XXIX.  When  the  yeas  and  nays  shall  be  taken  upon  any  question  in  pursuance 
of  the  above  rule,  no  [senator  shall  be  permitted,  except  by  the  unanimous  consent 
of  the  Senate,  to  vote  after  the  decision  is  announced  from  the  Chair. 

XXX.  When  the  Senators  are  equally  divided  on  any  question,  the  Secretary  shall 
take  the  decision  of  the  President. 

XX  XI.  The  following  standing  committees  shall  be  appointed  at  the  beginning  of 
each  session,  with  leave  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise: 

A  Committee  on  Foreign  Relations,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  Finance,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post- Roads,  to  consist  of  five  members; 

A  Committee  on  Public  Lands,  to  consist  of  three  members; 

A  Committee  on  Patents  and  Patent  Office,  to  consist  of  three  members; 

A  Committee  on  Claims,  to  consist  of  three  members; 

A  Committee  on  Territories,  to  consist  of  three  members; 

A  Committee  on  Accounts,  to  consist  of  three  members,  to  whom  shall  be  referred 
all  resolutions  directing  the  payment  of  money  out  of  the  contingent  fund  of  the 
Senate,  or  creating  a  charge  on  the  same; 

A  Committee  on  Printing,  to  consist  of  three  members;  and 

A  Committee  on  Engrossment  and  Enrollment,  to  consist  of  three  members. 

XXXII.  In  the  appointment  of  the  standing  committees,  the  Senate  shall  proceed, 
by  ballot,  severally  to  appoint  the  chairman  of  each  committee,  and  then  by  one 
ballot  the  other  members  necessary  to  complete  the  same,  and  a  majority  of  all  the 
votes  given  shall  be  necessary  to  a  choice  of  a  chairman  of  a  standing  committee. 
(All  other  committees  may  be  appointed  by  the  President  unless  otherwise  directed 
by  the  Senate. ) 

XXXIII.  When  motions  are  made  for  reference  of  the  same  subject  to  a  select 
committee  and  to  a  standing  committee,  the  question  on  reference  to  the  standing 
committee  shall  be  first  put. 

XXXIV.  All  confidential  communications  made  by  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States  to  the  Senate  shall  be  by  the  Senators  kept  secret,  and  all  treaties 
which  may  be  laid  before  the  Senate  shall  also  be  kept  secret  until  the  Senate  shall 
by  their  resolution  take  off  the  injunction  of  secrecy. 

XXXV.  All  information  or  remarks  in  the  Senate  touching  or  concerning  the 
character  or  qualifications  of  any  person  nominated  by  the  President  to  office  shall 
be  kept  a  secret,  except  to  the  person  involved,  or,  in  his  absence,  to  his  agent  or 
friend;  but  in  no  event  shall  the  name  of  a  Senator  making  charges  or  remarks  be 
disclosed,  under  penalty  of  expulsion. 

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XXXVI.  When  acting  on  confidential  or  executive  business,  the  Senate  shall  be 
cleared  of  all  persons  except  the  Secretary  and  his  assistants,  the  Sergeant-at-Arms, 
the  Doorkeeper,  and  the  Assistant  Doorkeeper,  all  of  which  officers  shall  take  an  oath, 
to  be  administered  by  the  President  of  the  Senate,  not  to  divulge  or  disclose  any 
matter  or  thing  coining  to  their  knowledge  within  the  secret  session  of  the  Senate. 

XXXVII.  The  legislative  proceedings,  the  executive  proceedings,  and  the  confi- 
dential legislative  proceedings  shall  be  kept  in  separate  and  distinct  books. 

XXXVIII.  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  shall,  from  time  to  time,  be 
furnished  with  an  authenticated  transcript  of  the  executive  records  of  the  Senate, 
and  all  nominations  approved  or  definitely  acted  on  by  the  Senate  shall  be  returned 
by  the  Secretary,  from  day  to  day,  as  such  proceedings  may  occur;  but  no  further 
extract  from  the  Executive  Journal  shall  be  furnished  except  by  special  order;  and 
no  paper,  except  original  treaties,  transmitted  to  the  Senate  by  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  or  any  executive  officer,  shall  be  returned  or  delivered  from  the 
office  of  the  Secretary  without  an  order  of  the  Senate  for  that  purpose. 

XXXIX.  Messages  shall  be  sent  to  the  House  of  Representatives  by  the  Secretary 
or  his  assistant. 

XL.  Messages  shall  be  received  in  any  state  of  business,  except  when  a  question  is 
being  put,  while  the  yeas  and  nays  are  being  called,  or  while  the  ballots  are  being 
counted. 

XLI.  No  motion  shall  be  deemed  in  order  to  admit  any  person  or  persons  whatso- 
ever within  the  doors  of  the  Senate  Chamber  to  present  any  petition,  memorial,  or 
address,  or  to  hear  any  such  read. 

XLII.  Stenographers  and  reporters  for  the  press  wishing  to  take  down  the  pro- 
ceedings of  the  Senate  may  be  admitted  by  the  President,  who  shall  assign  to  them 
such  places  on  the  floor  to  effect  their  object  as  shall  not  interfere  with  the  conven- 
ience of  the  Senators. 

XLIII.  On  motion  made  by  any  Senator  seconded  by  another  to  close  the  doors 
on  the  presentation  or  discussion  of  any  matter  which  may,  in  the  opinion  of  such 
Senator,  require  secrecy,  the  President  shall  direct  the  doors  to  be  closed,  and  during 
the  discussion  of  such  question  no  one  shall  be  permitted  to  remain  within  the  Sen- 
ate Chamber  but  the  President,  the  Senators,  and  the  officers  of  the  body  as  in  case 
of  executive  session. 

XLIV.  Any  officer  or  Senator  convicted  of  disclosing  any  matter  directed  by  the 
body  to  be  held  in  confidence  shall  be  liable,  if  an  officer,  to  dismissal  from  service, 
and  in  case  of  a  Senator,  to  suffer  expulsion  from  the  body. 

XLV.  All  motions  to  print  extra  copies  of  any  bill,  report,  or  other  document 
shall  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

XLVI.  During  the  existence  of  war,  all  propositions  affecting  our  foreign  relations, 
or  relating  to  the  public  defense,  shall  be  submitted  and  acted  on  in  secret  session. 

XLVII.  All  cases  that  may  arise  in  the  proceedings  of  the  Senate  not  provided 
for  in  the  foregoing  rules,  shall  be  governed  by  the  general  principles  of  parliamen- 
tary law  as  laid  down  in  Jefferson's  Manual. 

XLVIII.  The  rules  may  be  amended  by  a  majority  of  Senators  on  one  day's 
notice  being  given. 

which  report  was  adopted;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  rules  aforesaid  be  printed,  and  that  the  chairman 
of  the  committee  appointed  to  draft  the  same  superintend  the  printing 
thereof. 

Message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  their  Clerk,  Mr. 
Dixon: 

Mr.  President:  I  am  instructed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  inform  the 
Senate  that  they  have  adopted  the  following  resolution,  to  wit: 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Speaker  appoint  the  following  committees,  to  act  with  like 
committees  on  the  part  of  the  Senate: 

"Committee  on  Printing,  to  consist  of  five  members  of  this  House. 

"Committee  on  Buildings  for  the  use  of  this  Government,  to  consist  of  three  mem- 
bers of  this  House. 

"Committee  on  Flag  and  Soul  of  the  Confederacy,  to  consist  of  three  members  of 
this  House." 


Feb.  25, 1862.]  SENATE.  19 

Mr.  Brown  asked  and  obtained  leave  to  bring  in  a  bill  (S.  2)  to  levy 
a  war  tax  on  cotton  produced  in  the  year  1862;  which  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent,  and  considered  as  in 
Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Oi-d>  r>  >/.  That  it  lie  on  the  table  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Johnson  asked,  and  by  unanimous  consent  obtained,  leave  to 
bring  in  u  bill  (S.  3)  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Arkansas 
and  Red  River  Superintendency  of  Indian  Affairs;  which  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

<>!•<],  I'rd,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Phelan  presented  a  resolution  of  the  legislature  of  Mississippi 
in  relation  to  the  shipment  of  cotton. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Hunter  presented  a  resolution  of  the  legislature  of  Virginia 
in  relation  to  increasing  the  p&y  of  noncommissioned  officers  and 
privates  in  the  Confederate  Army. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered i  That  it  lie  upon  the  table  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Dortch  presented  a  resolution  of  the  State  convention  of  North 
Carolina  relating  to  the  reenlistment  of  volunteers. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table  and  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 


TUESDAY,  FEBRUARY  25,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter,  and  by  unanimous  consent, 

Ordered,  That  the  following  be  the  standing  committees  of  the 
Senate: 

A  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs,  consisting  of  Mr.  Orr  (chairman), 
Mr.  Yaucev,  Mr.  \Vigfall,  Mr.  Clark,  and  Mr.  Preston. 

A  Committee  on  Finance,  consisting  of  Mr.  Barnwell  (chairman), 
Mr.  Hunter,  Mr.  Davis,  Mr.  Semmes,  and  Mr.  Henry. 

A  Committee  on  Commerce,  consisting  of  Mr.  Clay  (chairman),  Mr. 
Maxwell.  Mr.  Dortch,  Mr.  Peyton,  and  Mr.  Burnett. 

A  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  consisting  of  Mr.  Sparrow  (chair- 
man), Mr.  Preston,  Mr.  Johnson,  Mr.  Wigfall,  and  Mr.  Henry. 

A  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  consisting  of  Mr.  Brown  (chairman), 
Mr.  Oldham,  Mr.  Baker,  Mr.  Simms,  and  Mr.  Dortch. 

A  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  consisting  of  Mr.  Hill  (chairman), 
Mr.  Haynes,  Mr.  Phelan,  Mr.  Semmes,  and  Mr.  Burnett. 

A  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs,  consisting  of  Mr.  Johnson  (chair- 
man), Mr.  Clay,  Mr.  Oldham,  Mr.  Pej'ton,  and  Mr.  Simms. 

A  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  consisting  of  Mr.  Old- 
ham  (chairman),  Mr.  Phelan,  Mr.  Haynes,  Mr.  Mitchel.  and  Mr.  Baker. 

A  Committee  on  Public  Lands,  consisting  of  Mr.  Clark  (chairman), 
Mr.  Baker,  and  Mr.  Yaucey. 


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A  Committee  on  Patents,  consisting  of  Mr.  Maxwell  [(chairman)], 
Mr.  Haynes,  and  Mr.  Hill. 

A  Committee  on  Claims,  consisting  of  Mr.  Davis  (chairman),  Mr. 
Burnett,  and  Mr.  Peyton. 

A  Committee  on  Territories,  consisting  of  Mr.  Wigfall  (chairman), 
Mr.  Brown,  and  Mr.  Yancey. 

A  Committee  on  Accounts,  consisting  of  Mr.  Mitchel  (chairman), 
Mr.  Dortch,  and  Mr.  Simms. 

A  Committee  on  Printing,  consisting  of  Mr.  Phelan  (chairman), 
Mr.  Hill,  and  Mr.  Clark. 

A  Committee  on  Enrollment  and  Engrossment,  consisting  of  Mr. 
Haynes  (chairman),  Mr.  Maxwell,  and  Mr.  Mitchel. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

Ordered,  That  50  copies  of  the  foregoing  list  of  committees  be  printed 
for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  communicated  from 
the  House  yesterday  in  relation  to  the  appointment  of  a  committee  on 
printing,  a  committee  on  buildings  for  the  use  of  this  Government, 
and  a  committee  on  flag  and  seal  of  the  Confederacy,  to  act  with  like 
committees  on  the  part  of  the  Senate. 

The  resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered^  That  the  bill  (S.  3)  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the 
Arkansas  and  Red  River  Superintendency  of  Indian  Aft'airs,  intro- 
duced by  him  yesterday,  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Indian 
Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow  presented  a  resolution  of  the  legislature  of  Louisiana 
in  relation  to  a  suspension  of  the  duties  on  foreign  importations;  which 
was  laid  upon  the  table  and  ordered  to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered, by  unanimous  consent,  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  expe- 
diency of  suspending  the  collection  of  duties  on  foreign  importations  during  the 
existence  of  the  war,  or  during  the  blockade;  and  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered, by  unanimous  consent,  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  taking  possession  and  control,  by  the  Government,  of  all  the  cotton, 
tobacco,  and  other  products  within  the  limits  of  the  Confederate  States,  with  a  view 
to  the  destruction  of  said  products,  or  any  portion  thereof,  whenever  the  *ame  may 
be  threatened  with  capture  by  the  enemies  of  the  country;  and  that  said  committee 
report,  as  soon  as  possible,  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  Dortch  presented  a  resolution  of  the  North  Carolina  State  con- 
vention in  relation  to  the  battle  at  Roanoke  Island;  which  was  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  and  ordered  to  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  vote  on  the  adoption  of  the  rules  for  conducting  business  in  the 
Senate,  reported  yesterday,  was  reconsidered. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

To  amend  the  thirty -second  rule  so  that  it  shall  read: 

XXXII.  In  the  appointment  of  the  standing  committees,  the  Senate  shall  pro- 
ceed, by  ballot,  severally  to  appoint  the  chairman  of  each  committee,  and  then  by 


Feb.  25, 1862.]  SENATE.  21 

one  ballot  the  other  members  necessary  to  complete  the  same,  and  a  majority  of  all 
the  votes  given  shall  be  necessary  to  a  choice  of  a  chairman  of  a  standing  committee. 

The  amendment  was  agreed  to;  and 

The  rules  as  amended  were  then  adopted. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  President  appoint  the  committees  on  the  part  of 
the  Senate,  under  the  resolution  this  day  adopted,  providing  for  the 
appointment  of  the  joint  committees  on  printing,  on  buildings  for  the 
use  of  this  Government,  and  on  flag  and  seal  of  the  Confederacy. 

Mr.  Phelan,  Mr.  Hill,  and  Mr.  Clark  were  appointed  as  the  first 
committee. 

Mr.  Burnett,  Mr.  Baker,  and  Mr.  Davis  as  the  second  committee; 
and 

Mr.  Semmes,  Mr.  Preston,  and  Mr.  Orr  as  the  third  committee. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  executive  business. 

After  which, 

On  motion  b}T  Mr.  Henry, 

Ordered,  That  Mr.  Phelan  be  substituted  for  Mr.  Haynes  on  the 
Committee  on  Enrollment  and  Engrossment,  and  Mr.  Haynes  substi- 
tuted for  Mr.  Phelan  on  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  t'ost-Roads. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

On  this  day,  for  the  first  time,  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America  resolved  itself  into  executive  session; 

When, 

The  assistants  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  to  wit:  E.  H.  Stephens, 
Assistant  Secretary,  C.  T.  Bruen,  Journal  Clerk,  and  H.  H.  Hubbard, 
Recording  Clerk,  came  forward  and  took  the  oath  of  office,  and  were 
sworn  not  to  divulge  or  disclose  any  matter  or  thing  coming  to  their 
knowledge  within  the  secret  sessions  of  the  Senate. 

The  following  communication  was  received  from  the  President  of 
the  Confederate  States: 

RICHMOND,  February  24,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  February  24,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  to  take  rank  from  date 
of  confirmation. 

Brigadier-generals — A.  P.  Hill,  Virginia;  J.  Johnston  Pettigrew,  North  Carolina, 
I  am,  sir,  very  respectfully,  your  most  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  communication  he  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  itself  into  legislative  session. 


22  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Feb.  26, 1862. 

WEDNESDAY.  FEBRUARY  26,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States: 

In  obedience  to  the  constitutional  provision  requiring  the  President  from  time  to 
time  to  give  to  the  Congress  information  of  the  state  of  the  Confederacy  and  recom- 
mend to  their  consideration  such  measures  as  he  shall  judge  necessary  and  expedient, 
Thave  to  communicate  that  since  my  message  at  the  last  session  of  the  Provisional 
Congress  events  have  demonstrated  that  the  Government  had  attempted  more  than 
it  had  power  successfully  to  achieve.  Hence,  in  the  effort  to  protect  by  our  arms  the 
whole  of  the  territory  of  the  Confederate  States,  sealxmrd  and  inland,  we  have  been 
so  exposed  as  recently  to  encounter  serious  disasters.  When  the  Confederacy  was 
formed  the  States  composing  it  were,  by  the  peculiar  character  of  their  pursuits  and 
a  misplaced  confidence  in  their  former  associates,  to  a  great  extent  destitute  of  the 
means  for  the  prosecution  of  the  war  on  so  gigantic  a  scale  as  that  which  it  has 
attained.  The  workshops  and  artisans  were  mainly  to  be  found  in  the  Northern 
States,  and  one  of  the  tirst  duties  which  devolved  upon  this  Government  was  to 
establish  the  necessary  manufactories,  and  in  the  meantime  to  obtain  by  pirn-hast- 
from  abroad,  as  far  as  practicable,  whatever  was  required  for  the  public  defense. 
No  effort  has  been  spared  to  effect  both  these  ends;  and  though  the  results  have  not 
equaled  our  hopes,  it  is  believed  that  an  impartial  judgment  will.  UJKHI  full  investi- 
gation, award  to  the  various  Departments  of  the  Government  credit  for  having  done 
all  which  human  power  and  foresight  enable  them  to  accomplish. 

The  valor  and  devotion  of  the  people  have  not  only  sustained  the  efforts  of  the 
Government,  but  have  gone  far  to  supply  its  deficiencies. 

The  active  state  of  military  preparation  among  the  nations  of  Europe  in  April  last, 
the  date  when  our  agents  first  went  abroad,  interposed  unavoidable  delays  in  the 
procurement  of  arms;  and  the  want  of  a  navy  has  greatly  impeded  our  efforts  to 
import  military  supplies  of  all  sorts. 

I  have  hoped  for  several  days  to  receive  official  reports  in  relation  to  our  discom- 
fiture at  Roanoke  Island  and  the  fall  of  Fort  Donelson.  They  have  not  yet  reached 
me,  and  I  am,  therefore,  unable  to  communicate  to  you  such  information  of  those 
events,  and  the  consequences  resulting  from  them,  as  would  enable  me  to  make  rec- 
ommendations founded  upon  the  changed  condition  which  they  have  produced. 
Enough  is  known  of  the  surrender  at  Roanoke  Island  to  make  us  feel  that  it  was 
deeply  humiliating,  however  imperfect  may  have  been  the  preparations  for  defense. 
The  hope  is  still  entertained  that  our  reported  losses  at  Fort  Donelson  have  been 
greatly  exaggerated,  inasmuch  as  I  am  not  only  unwilling  but  unable  to  believe 
that  a  large  army  of  our  people  have  surrendered  without  a  desperate  effort  to  cut 
their  way  through  investing  forces,  whatever  may  have  been  their  numbers,  and  to 
endeavor  to  make  a  junction  with  other  divisions  of  the  Army.  But  in  the  absence 
of  that  exact  information  which  can  only  be  afforded  by  official  reports,  it  would  be 
premature  to  pass  judgment,  and  my  own  is  reserved,  as  I  trust  yours  will  be,  until 
that  information  is  received.  In  the  meantime  strenuous  efforts  have  been  made  to 
throw  forward  reenforcements  to  the  armies  at  the  positions  threatened,  and  I  can 
not  doubt  that  the  bitter  disappointments  we  have  borne,  by  nerving  the  people  to 
still  greater  exertions,  will  speedily  secure  results  im  >re  acci  >niant  witli  our  just  expec- 
tation and  as  favorable  to  our  cause  as  those  which  marked  the  earlier  periods  of 
the  war. 

The  reports  of  the  Secretaries  of  War  and  the  Navy  will  exhibit  the  mass  of  resources 
for  the  conduct  of  the  war  which  we  have  Ix-en  enabled  to  accumulate,  notwithstand- 
ing the  very  serious  difficulties  against  which  we  have  contended. 

They  afford  the  cheering  hope  that  our  resources,  limited  as  they  were  at  the  begin- 
ning of  the  contest,  will  during  its  progress  become  developed  to  such  an  extent  as 
fully  to  meet  our  future  wants. 

The  policy  of  enlistment  for  short  terms,  against  which  I  have  steadily  contended 
from  the  commencement  of  the  war,  has,  in  my  judgment,  contributed  In  no  imma- 
terial degree  to  the  recent  reverses  which  we  have  suffered,  and  even  now  renders 
it  difficult  to  furnish  you  an  accurate  statement  of  the  Army.  When  the  war  tirst 
broke  out  many  of  our  people  could  with  difficulty  be  persuaded  that  it  would  be 
long  or  serious.  It  was  not  deemed  possible  that  anything  so  insane  as  a  persistent 
attempt  to  subjugate  these  States  could  be  made,  still  less  that  the  delusion  would 


Feb.  26, 1862.]  SENATE.  23 

so  far  prevail  as  to  give  to  the  war  the  vast  proportions  which  it  has  assumed.  The 
people,  incredulous  of  a  long  war,  were  naturally  averse  to  long  enlistments,  and  the 
early  legislation  of  Congress  rendered  it  impracticable  to  obtain  volunteers  for  a 
greater  period  than  twelve  months.  Now  that  it  has  become  probable  that  the  war 
will  be  continued  through  a  series  of  years,  our  high-spirited  and  gallant  soldiers, 
while  generally  reenlisting,  are,  from  the  fact  of  having  entered  the  service  for  a 
short  term,  compelled  in  many  instances  to  go  home  to  make  the  necessary  arrange- 
ments for  their  families  during  their  prolonged  absence. 

The  quotas  of  new  regiments  for  the  war,  called  for  from  the  different  States,  are 
in  rapid  progress  of  organization.  The  whole  body  of  new  levies  and  reenlisted  men 
will  probably  be  ready  in  the  ranks  within  the  next  thirty  days.  But,  in  the  mean- 
time, it  is  exceedingly  difficult  to  give  an  accurate  statement  of  the  number  of  our 
forces  in  the  field.  They  may,  in  general  terms,  be  stated  at  four  hundred  regiments 
of  infantry,  with  a  proportionate  force  of  cavalry  and  artillery,  the  details  of  which 
will  be  shown  by  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War.  I  deem  it  proper  to  advert  to 
the  fact  that  the  process  of  furloughs  and  reenlistment  in  progress  for  the  last  month 
had  so  far  disorganized  and  weakened  our  forces  as  to  impair  our  ability  for  success- 
ful defense;  but  I  heartily  congratulate  you  that  this  evil,  which  I  had  foreseen  and 
was  powerless  to  prevent,  may  now  be  said  to  be  substantially  at  an  end,  and  that 
we  shall  not  again  during  the  war  be  exposed  to  seeing  our  strength  diminished  by 
this  fruitful  cause  of  disaster — short  enlistments. 

The  people  of  the  Confederate  States,  being  principally  engaged  in  agricultural  pur- 
suits, were  unprovided  at  the  commencement  of  hostilities  with  ships,  shipyards, 
materials  for  ship  building,  or  skilled  mechanics  and  seamen  in  sufficient  numbers 
to  make  the  prompt  creation  of  a  navy  a  practicable  task  even  if  the  required  appro- 
priations had  been  made  for  the  purpose.  Notwithstanding  our  very  limited 
resources,  however,  the  report  of  the  Secretary  will  exhibit  to  you  a  satisfactory 
progress  in  preparation,  and  a  certainty  of  early  completion  of  vessels  of  a  number 
and  class  on  which  we  may  confidently  rely  for  contesting  the  vaunted  control  of  the 
enemy  over  our  waters. 

The  financial  system  devised  by  the  wisdom  of  your  predecessors  has  proved  ade- 
quate to  supplying  all  the  wants  of  the  Government  notwithstanding  the  unexpected 
and  very  large  increase  of  expenditures  resulting  from  the  great  augmentation  in  the 
necessary  means  of  defense.  The  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  will  exhibit 
the  gratifying  fact  that  we  have  no  floating  debt;  that  the  credit  of  the  Government 
is  unimpaired,  and  that  the  total  expenditure  of  the  Government  for  the  year  has 
been  in  round  numbers  one  hundred  and  seventy  millions  of  dollars — less  than  one- 
third  of  the  sum  wasted  by  the  enemy  in  his  vain  effort  to  conquer  us;  less  than  the 
value  of  a  single  article  of  export — the  cotton  crop  of  the  year. 

The  report  of  the  Postmaster-General  will  show  the  condition  of  that  Department 
to  be  steadily  improving — its  revenues  increasing  and  already  affording  the  assurance 
that  it  will  be  self-sustaining  at  the  date  required  by  the  Constitution,  while  affording 
ample  mail  facilities  for  the  people. 

In  the  Department  of  Justice,  which  includes  the  Patent  Office  and  Public  Printing, 
some  legislative  provisions  will  be  required,  which  will  be  specifically  stated  in  the 
report  of  the  head  of  that  Department.  I  invite  the  attention  of  Congress  to  the  duty 
of  organizing  a  supreme  court  of  the  Confederate  States,  in  accordance  with  the  man- 
date of  the  Constitution. 

I  refer  you  to  my  message  communicated  to  the  Provisional  Congress  in  November 
last  for  such  further  information  touching  the  condition  of  public  affairs  as  it  might 
be  useful  to  lay  before  you,  the  short  interval  which  has  since  elapsed  not  having 

Produced  any  material  changes  in  that  condition  other  than  those  to  which  reference 
as  already  been  made. 

In  conclusion,  I  cordially  welcome  representatives  who,  recently  chosen  by  the 
people,  are  fully  imbued  with  their  views  and  feelings,  and  can  so  ably  advise  me  as 
to  the  needful  provisions  for  the  public  service.  I  assure  you  of  my  hearty  coopera- 
tion in  all  your  efforts  for  the  common  welfare  of  the  country. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  laid  upon  the  table  and  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  President  fill  the  vacancy  existing  in  the  Com- 
mittee on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

The  Hon.  Henry  C.  Burnett,  a  Senator  from  the  State  of  Kentucky, 
appeared,  and  having  been  qualified  by  taking  the  oath  prescribed  by 
law,  took  his  seat  in  the  Senate. 


24  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Feb.  26,  iStia. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  500  extra  copies  of  the  message  this  day  received  from 
the  President  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  so  much  of  the  President's  message  as  relates  to  the 
Judiciary  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Ordered,  That  so  much  of  the  President's  message  as  relates  to 
patents  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Patents. 

Mr.  Clay  asked,  and  by  unanimous  consent  obtained,  leave  to  bring 
in  a  bill  (S.  4)  supplementary  to  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  establish 
the  War  Department,"  approved  February  21,  1861;  which  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent,  and  considered  as  in 
Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time  by  unanimous  consent. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Simms  asked,  and  by  unanimous  consent  obtained,  leave  to  bring 
in  a  resolution  (S.  2)  relative  to  the  public  defense;  which  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent,  and  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered, by  unanimous  consent,  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Commerce  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  expe- 
diency of  repealing  all  duties  upon  imports,  of  abolishing  all  ports  of  entry,  of  pre- 
venting all  exports  from  the  Confederate  States,  except  by  special  permission  of  the 
Government,  and  of  requiring  the  masters  or  owners  of  all  vessels  landing  a  cargo 
upon  our  coast,  who  desire  to  reload  for  exportation  from  this  country,  to  submit  a 
manifest  of  the  cargo  so  landed  to  some  designated  authority  of  the  Government, 
with  the  right,  on  the  part  of  said  authority,  to  grant  or  withhold  the  permission  so 
desired,  and  of  enforcing  the  policy  herein  indicated  by  the  most  stringent  penalties 
and  regulations;  and  that  said  committee  report,  as  early  as  practicable,  by  bill  or 
otherwise. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  had 
been  referred 

A  resolution  in  relation  to  taking  possession  and  control,  by  the  Gov- 
ernment, of  all  the  cotton,  tobacco,  and  other  products  within  the  limits 
of  the  Confederate  States, 

asked  that  the  committee  be  discharged  from  the  further  considera- 
tion of  the  subject  and  that  the  same  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

The  motion  was  disagreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  a  resolution  of  the  North  Carolina  State 
convention  in  relation  to  the  battle  at  Roanoke  Island,  and  that  the 
resolution  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Henry  asked,  and  by  unanimous  consent  obtained,  leave  to  bring 
in  a  resolution  (S.  3)  relative  to  compensation  for  cotton  and  tobacco 
burnt  or  otherwise  destroyed  when  liable  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the 
enemy;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  con- 
sent, and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 


Feb.  2?,  1862.1  SENATE,  25 

Message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  I  am  instructed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  inform  the 
Senate  that  they  have  appointed  on  the  Joint  Committee  on  Public  Printing,  Messrs. 
Barksdale  of  Mississippi,  Jenkins  of  Virginia,  A.  R.  Wright  of  Georgia,  Menees  of 
Tennessee,  and  Dupr6  of  Louisiana. 

On  the  Joint  Committee  on  Public  Buildings,  Messrs.  Lyons  of  Virginia,  Pugh  of 
Alabama,  and  Currin  of  Tennessee. 

On  the  Joint  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal,  Messrs.  Boteler  of  Virginia,  W.  R. 
Smith  of  Alabama,  and  Gray  of  Texas. 

After  the  consideration  of  executive  business, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

Ordered,  That  Mr.  Phelan  be  excused  from  serving  on  the  Committee 
on  Post-Offices  and  Post- Roads;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Ha3Tnes, 

Ordered^  That  the  President  fill  the  vacancy  existing  in  said  com- 
mittee; and 

Mr.  Simms  was  appointed  to  fill  said  vacancy. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

Ordered,  That  he  be  excused  from  serving  on  the  said  committee. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  (S.  1)  to  legalize  the  organization  of  certain 
companies  of  Tennessee  volunteers  since  December  1, 1861,  be  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordwed,  That  the  Committee  on  Public  Buildings  be  requested  to 
inquire  what  rooms  can  be  procured  for  the  use  of  the  committees  of 
the  Senate,  and  to  report  the  same  to  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  Assistant  Doorkeeper,  Mr.  John  Wadsworth,  came  forward 
and  took  the  oath  of  office,  and  was  sworn  not  to  divulge  or  disclose 
any  matter  or  thing  coming  to  his  knowledge  within  the  secret  sessions 
of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  nominations  of  A.  P.  Hill  and  J.  Johnston  Pettigrew, 
on  the  25th  instant,  reported. 

Whereupon, 

Itesolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  b}'  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  FEBRUARY  27,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow  asked,  and  by  unanimous  consent  obtained,  leave  to 
bring  in  a  bill  (S.  5)  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  the  balances  due 
those  persons  who,  under  the  authority  of  the  United  States,  took  the 
census  of  the  State  of  Louisiana  in  the  year  1860;  which  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent,  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Claims. 


26  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Feb.  27,  1862. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 


Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives,  on  yesterday,  passed  a  bill  (S.  4)  of 
the  Senate,  to  be  entitled  "An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  entitled  'An  act  to  estab- 
lish the  War  Department,'  approved  February  twenty-one,  eighteen  hundred  and 
sixty-one." 

Mr.  Clark  asked,  and  by  unanimous  consent  obtained,  leave  to  bring 
in  a  joint  resolution  (S.  4)  pledging  the  Government  to  maintain  the 
territorial  integrity  of  the  Conf  ederacy  ;  which  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no 
amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  then  read  the  third  time  and  passed 
unanimously. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Dortch  presented  a  resolution  of  the  State  convention  of  North 
Carolina  in  relation  to  mints;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Finance. 

Mr.  Oldham  presented  a  resolution  of  the  legislature  of  Texas  in 
relation  to  the  payment  of  census  takers  under  authority  of  the  United 
States,  for  the  year  1860;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Claims. 

Mr.  Brown  presented  the  memorial  of  R.  O.  Davidson,  praying  for 
aid  in  the  construction  of  a  machine  for  aerial  navigation;  which  was 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  President  appointed  Mr.  Clark  on  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices 
and  Post-Roads  in  place  of  Mr.  Phelan. 

Mr.  Orr,  from  the  committee  to  draft  joint  rules  and  orders  for  con- 
ducting business  between  the  two  Houses,  made  the  following  report; 
which  was  agreed  to: 

Joint  rules  and  orders  of  the  two  Houses  of  the  Confederate  Congress. 

I.  In  every  case  of  an  amendment  of  a  bill  agreed  to  in  one  House  and  dissented 
to  in  the  other,  if  either  House  shall  request  a  conference  and  appoint  a  committee 
for  that  purpose  and  the  other  House  shall  also  appoint  a  committee  to  confer,  such 
committees  shall,  at  a  convenient  hour  to  be  agreed  upon  by  their  chairmen,  meet 
in  the  conference  chamber  and  state  to  each  other,  verbally  or  in  writing,  as  either 
shall  choose,  the  reasons  of  their  respective  Houses  for  and  against  the  amendment 
and  confer  freely  thereon. 

II.  When  a  message  shall  be  sent  from  the  Senate  to  the  House  of  Representatives 
it  shall  be  announced  at  the  door  of  the  House  by  the  Doorkeeper,  and  shall  be 
respectfully  communicated  to  the  Chair  by  the  person  by  whom  it  may  be  sent. 

III.  The  same  ceremony  shall  be  observed  when  a  message  shall  be  sent  from  the 
House  of  Representatives  to  the  Senate. 

IV.  Messages  shall  be  sent  by  the  Secretary  or  Clerk  of  either  House,  or  their 
assistants,  or  by  a  member. 

V.  While  bills  are  on  their  passage  between  the  two  Houses  they  shall  be  on  paper 
and  under  the  signature  of  the  Secretary  or  Clerk  of  each  House,  respectively. 

VI.  After  a  bill  shall  have  passed  both  Houses  it  shall  be  duly  enrolled  on  parch- 
ment or  paper  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House  of  Representatives  or  the  Secretary  of  the 
Senate,  as  the  bill  may  have  originated  in  the  one  or  other  House,  before  it  shall  be 
presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States. 

VII.  When  bills  are  enrolled  they  shall  be  examined  by  a  joint  committee  of  three 
from  the  Senate  and  three  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  appointed  as  a  stand- 
ing committee  for  that  purpose,  who  shall  carefully  compare  the  enrollment  with  the 


Feb.  27, 1862.]  SENATE.  27 

engrossed  bills  as  passed  in  the  two  Houses,  and  correcting  any  errors  that  may  be 
discovered  in  the  enrolled  bills,  and  make  their  report  forthwith  to  their  respective 
Houses. 

VIII.  After  examination  and  report  each  bill  shall  be  signed  in  the  respective 
Houses,  first  by  the  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  then  by  the  President 
of  the  Senate. 

IX.  After  a  bill  shall  have  been  thus  signed  in  each  House  it  shall  be  presented 
by  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his 
approbation  (it  being  first  indorsed  on  the  back  of  the  roll,  certifying  in  which  House 
tlu'  same  originated,  which  indorsement  shall  be  signed  by  the  Secretary  or  Clerk, 
as  the  case  may  be,  of  the  House  in  which  the  same  originated),  and  shall  be  entered 
on  the  Journal  of  each  House.     The  said  Secretary  shall  enter  upon  the  Journal  the 
day  of  presentation  to  the  President. 

X.  All  orders,  resolutions,  and  votes  which  are  to  be  presented  to  the  President  of 
the  Confederate  States  for  his  approbation  shall  also,  in  the  same  manner,  be  previ- 
ously enrolled,  examined,  and  signed,  and  shall  be  presented  in  the  same  manner  as 
provided  in  the  case  of  bills. 

XI.  When  a  bill  or  resolution  which  shall  have  passed  in  one  House  is  rejected  in 
the  other  notice  thereof  shall  be  given  to  the  House  in  which  the  same  shall  have 
passed. 

XII.  When  a  bill  or  resolution  which  has  been  passed  in  one  House  shall  be  rejected 
in  the  other  it  shall  not  be  brought  in  during  the  same  session  without  a  notice  of 
two  days  and  leave  of  two-thirds  of  that  House  in  which  it  shall  be  renewed. 

XIII.  Each  House  shall  transmit  to  the  other  all  papers  on  which  any  bill  or  reso- 
lution shall  be  founded. 

XIV.  After  each  House  shall  have  adhered  to  their  disagreement  a  bill  or  resolu- 
tion shall  be  lost. 

XV.  No  spirituous  liquors  shall  be  offered  for  sale  or  exhibited  within  any  of  the 
rooms  appropriated  for  the  use  of  the  Confederate  Congress. 

XVI.  After  the  commencement  of  the  second  or  subsequent  session  of  Congress 
bills,  resolutions,  or  reports  which  originated  in  either  House  and  at  the  close  of  the 
next  preceding  session  remained  undetermined  in  either  House,  may  be  resumed  on 
motion  and  acted  on  in  the  same  manner  as  if  an  adjournment  had  not  taken  place. 

XVII.  The  enacting  words  of  all  bills  shall  be  "  The  Congress  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America  do  enact,"  and  of  all  joint  resolutions,  "Resolved  by  the  Congress  of 
the  Confederate  States  of  America.'' 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  engrossed  the  bill  (S.  -i)  supplemental  to  an  act  enti- 
tled "An  act  to  establish  the  War  Department,"  approved  February 
21,  1861. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordwed,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  Saturday  next  at  12 
o'clock. 

Mr.  Hemy  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  compensation  and  mileage  of  the  members  of  the  Senate  and 
House  of  Representatives  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance,  and  that  they  be 
requested  to  report  a  bill  fixing  the  same. 

Mr.  Mitchel  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Sergeant-at-Arms  be  instructed  to  purchase  stationery  for  the 
use  of  the  members  of  the  Senate,  to  an  amount  not  to  exceed  ten  dollars  for  each 
Senator. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  Committee  on  Enrollment  and  Engrossment, 
reported  that  the}*  had  examined  and  found  truly  enrolled  the  follow- 
ing bill  and  joint  resolution: 

S.  4.  An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  the  War  Depart- 
ment;" and 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  approving  the  resolution  passed  by  the  legislature  of 
Virginia,  expressing  her  determination  to  vindicate  her  ancient  boundaries. 


28  JOUKNAL    OF    THE  [Feb.  27, 1862. 

Message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill  and  an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the 
Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  President  signed  the  enrolled  bill  and  joint  resolution  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined;  and  they  were  delivered  to  the 
Secretary,  and  by  him  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

The  Senate  having  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session, 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  6)  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus 
in  certain  cases; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Clark  submitted  a  resolution  in  relation  to  the  foreign  policy 
of  the  Confederate  States;  which  was  twice  read  and  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs. 

Message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  have  this  day  passed  the  bill  from  the  Senate  (S.  6)  to 
authorize  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  in  certain  cases. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  Committee  on  Enrollment  and  Engrossment, 
reported  that  they  had  examined  and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill 
(S.  6)  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  in  cer- 
tain cases. 

Message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  the 
enrolled  bill  (S.  6)  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  in  cer- 
tain cases,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  President  signed  the  enrolled  bill;  and  it  was  delivered  to  the 
Secretary,  by  whom  it  was  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Mar.  1, 1862.]  SENATE.  29 

SATURDAY,  MARCH  1,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Semmes  presented  the  following  memorials: 

A  memorial  of  merchants  of  New  Orleans,  praying  a  suspension  of 
tariff  duties  during  the  war;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

A  memorial  of  H.  Franko,  of  New  Orleans,  praying  for  compensa- 
tion for  losses  sustained  in  consequence  of  being  prevented  by  the 
authorities  from  returning  to  Louisville  to  stand  his  trial  for  treason; 
which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Claims. 

A  memorial  of  Charles  A.  Farwell,  of  New  Orleans,  part  owner  of 
ship  C.  A.  Farwell,  praying  compensation  for  certain  expenses  out  of 
proceeds  of  prize;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Claims. 

A  message  from  the  President,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secre- 
tary: 

.!//-.  rrc*i<lnt:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  Thursday,  the  27th  of 
February,  approved  and  signed  the  following  enrolled  bills: 

S.  4.  An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  the  War 
Department,"  approved  February  21,  1861;  also, 

S.  6.  An  act  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  in  certain 
cases. 

I  also  present,  from  the  President,  a  message  in  writing. 

Mr.  Sparrow  presented  a  communication  from  J.  J.  Amonett  in  rela- 
tion to  amending  the  sequestration  law;  which  was  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  who  was 
instructed  by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported  a  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under 
militar}T  necessity;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  by 
unanimous  consent,  and  ordered  to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Haynes  offered  an  amendment  to  the  bill  by  way  of  substitute 
for  the  third  section;  which  was  ordered  to  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  all  further  action  on  the  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the 
destruction  of  property  under  military  necessity  be  in  secret  legisla- 
tive session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  again  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  President,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secre- 
tary, was  read  as  follows: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  *S'/"/<  *. 

I  herewith  transmit  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  which  I  recommend 
be  considered  in  secret  session. 

JEFFEBSON  DAVIS. 


30  JOUBNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  3, 1862. 

The  report  was  react. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordertd,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  A  flairs. 

Mr.  Brown  presented  a  preamble  and  resolutions  adopted  by  a  meet- 
ing of  cotton  and  tobacco  planters  held  in  the  city  of  Richmond  on 
the  27th  instant  [ultimo],  urging  the  Government  to  adopt  measures  for 
the  purchase  of  the  entire  crops  of  cotton  and  tobacco  now  on  hand 
throughout  the  Confederacy,  in  order  to  prevent  their  appropriation 
by  the  enemy:  which  were  read  and  laid  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

Having  again  resolved  into  secret  session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  vote  by  which  the  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  prop- 
erty under  military  necessity  was  ordered  to  be  printed  was  recon- 
sidered. 

Mr.  Hill  then  moved  to  amend  the  first  section  of  the  bill  by  insert- 
ing before  the  word  "property,"  in  the  sixth  line  thereof,  the  word 
"perishable." 

Pending  the  remarks  of  Mr.  Semmes  on  the  motion  to  amend  as 
last  aforesaid, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

MONDAY,  MARCH  3,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered, 
by  unanimous  consent,  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate,  in  secret 
session,  if  not  incompatible  with  the  public  interests,  the  instructions  to  and  corre- 
spondence with  all  the  commissioners  of  this  Government  now  in  Europe. 

Mr.  Oldham  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  8)  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  revenue 
from  commodities  imported  from  foreign  countries,"  and  other  laws 
imposing  duties  on  imports; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent,  and 
placed  upon  the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Burnett,  from  the  committee  to  procure  rooms  for  the  use  of 
the  committees  of  the  Senate,  presented  a  report  in  relation  to  the 
subject;  which  was  agreed  to. 

He  also  submitted  the  following  contract  to  the  Senate;  which  was 
considered  and  agreed  to  on  their  part: 

RICHMOND,  March  1,  1862. 

I  propose  to  rent  the  four  rooms  recently  occupied  by  the  committees  of  the  Pro- 
visional Congress,  and  the  front  room  in  the  third  ftory  of  same  building,  for  the 
sum  of  $180  per  month,  from  the  commencement  to  the  end  of  the  present  session  of 
the  Senate.  This  is  to  include  water-closet,  fuel,  gas,  and  a  servant  to  attend  to  the 
rooms. 

Respectfully, 

HENRY  EXALL. 

To  Hon.  H.  C.  BURNETT, 

Chairman,  etc. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


Mar.  4, 1862.]  SENATE.  31 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Hill  to  the  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate 
the  destruction  of  property  under  military  necessity,  coming  up  as 
the  unfinished  business  of  Saturday, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  same  was  postponed. 

Mr.  Johnson  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treasury  notes  a  legal  tender; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent,  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Mr.  Brown  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  10)  to  authorize  the  President  to  convene  Congress  at 
extraordinary  times  and  places; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  laid  upon  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  7)  to  reg- 
ulate the  destruction  of  propert3r  under  military  necessity;  and  the 
question  being  upon  the  amendment  offered  by  Mr.  Hill,  viz: 

In  the  sixth  line  of  the  first  section,  before  the  word  "property," 
insert  the  word  "perishable." 

Mr.  Hill  (by  leave)  withdrew  the  same  and  offered  in  lieu  thereof 
the  following  amendment: 

Strike  out,  in  the  seventh  line  of  the  first  section,  the  words  "that 
might  be  of  use  to  the  enemy  "  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 
"  which  may  aid  the  enemy  in  the  prosecution  of  the  war." 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Jossel3Tn,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 
I  herewith  transmit  the  report  of  the  Department  of  Justice. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  report  was  laid  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


TUESDAY,  MARCH  4,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  J.  J.  Amonett. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 


32  JOUENAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  4, 1862. 

SECRET  SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  report  of  the  Department  of  Justice,  communi- 
cated by  the  President  to  the 'Senate  on  yesterday,  be  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  their  Clerk,  Mr. 
Dixon: 

Mr.  President:  I  am  directed  to  inform  the  Senate  that  the  House  of  Represent- 
atives have  passed  a  joint  resolution  declaring  the  sense  of  Congress  in  regard  to 
reuniting  with  the  United  States. 

They  have  also  passed  a  joint  resolution  providing  that  the  expenses  of  the  inaugu- 
ration of  the  President  and  Vice-President  be  paid  ratably  out  of  the  contingent 
funds  of  the  two  Houses  of  Congress. 

And  they  have  also  passed  a  resolution  providing  for  the  appointment  of  a  com- 
mittee to  act  in  conjunction  with  the  President  in  relation  to  the  subjects  therein 
named; 

In  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate.  , 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  this  day  received  from  the  House  of 
Representatives  for  concurrence,  providing  for  the  pa}Tment  of  the 
expenses  of  the  inauguration  of  President  and  Vice-President,  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times,  by  unanimous  consent,  and  considered  as 
in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  to  appoint  a  committee  to  act  in 
conjunction  with  the  President  in  relation  to  certain  subjects  therein 
named,  this  day  received  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for  con- 
currence, was  .read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  declaring  the  sense  of  Congress  in 
regard  to  reuniting  with  the  United  States,  this  day  received  from  the 
House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence,  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  I  am  directed  by  the  President  to  present  two  communications  in 
writing. 

The  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under  mili- 
tary necessity,  coming  up  as  the  unfinished  business  of  yesterday,  and 
the  question  being  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Hill,  viz: 

Strike  out,  in  the  seventh  line  of  the  first  section,  the  words  "that 
might  be  of  use  to  the  enemy  "and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 
"which  may  aid  the  enemy  in  the  prosecution  of  the  war," 

Mr.  Wigfall  moved  to  commit  the  bill  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs;  which  was  disagreed  to. 

The  question  then  recurring  upon  the  amendment  offered  by  Mr. 
Hill,  it  was  put  and  decided  in  the  affirmative. 


Mar.  5, 1862.]  SENATE.  33 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  lay  the  second  and  third  sections  of  the 
bill  upon  the  table, 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative,  •<  ATea 

'  (  Nays .  _ . 5 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators 
present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Dorteh,  Haynes, 
Hill,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes,  and 
Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Henry,  Johnson,  Phelan,  and  Sparrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  to  amend  the  first  section  of  the  bill  by 
inserting  after  the  word  "authorized,"  in  the  fourth  line,  the  words 
"and  directed," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  <  XTea 

'  (  Nays 10 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators 
present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Haynes,  Hill, 
Mitchel,  Oldham,  Peyton,  and  Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Dorteh,  Henry,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Orr,  Phelan, 
Preston,  Sparrow,  and  Semmes. 

Mr.  Brown  moved  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  at  the  end  of  the 
first  section  the  words 

and  for  all  property  thus  destroyed  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  hereby 
pledges  itself  to  make  compensation  according  to  its  true  value. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


WEDNESDAY,  MARCH  5,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Haynes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  requested  to  inquire  into  and  report 
what  compensation  should  be  allowed  to  the  various  officers  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Hill  presented  a  resolution  passed  by  a  meeting  of  the  citizens 
of  Troup  County,  Ga. ,  sustaining  the  cause  and  authorities  of  our  new 
Government;  which  was  read  and  laid  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  declaring  the  sense  of  Con- 
gress in  regard  to  reuniting  with  the  United  States,  reported  the  same 
without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution  as  in  Commit- 

C  J — VOL  2- 


34  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  5, 1862. 

tee  of  the  Whole;  and  uo  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to 
the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pas-. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  a  resolution  (S.  2)  relative  to  the 
public  defense,  and  that  the  same  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judician^,  to  whom  was 
referred  (in  secret  session)  the  report  of  the  Department  of  Justice, 
reported  it  back;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  said  report  lie  upon  the  table,  and  that  50  copies 
thereof  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Claims  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  H.  Franko,  and  that  it  be 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Claims  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  Charles  A.  Far-well,  and  that 
the  same  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Claims  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  joint  resolutions  of  the  legislature  of 
Texas  relative  to  the  payment  of  census  takers  under  authority  of  the 
United  States,  for  the  year  1860,  and  that  they  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Claims  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  5)  to  provide  for  the  payment  of 
the  balances  due  those  persons  who,  under  the  authority  of  the  United 
States,  took  the  census  of  the  State  of  Louisiana  in  the  year  1860,  and 
that  the  same  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

NT,  President:  I  am  instructed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  inform  the  Sen- 
ate that  they  have  passed  a  bill  to  be  entitled  "An  act  to  create  the  office  of  com- 
manding general  of  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States." 

Also  a  joint  resolution  relating  to  the  manner  of  paying  members  of  the  Provisional 
Congress  the  arrearages  of  their  pay  and  mileage. 

And  that  they  have  concurred  in  a  joint  resolution  originating  in  the  Senate  pledg- 
ing the  Government  to  maintain  the  territorial  integrity  of  the  Confederacy. 


Mar.  5,1862.]  SENATE.  35 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  the  following1  message  received 
from  the  President  on  yesterday: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  with  accompanying  docu- 
ments, inviting  attention  to  the  facts  therein  presented,  and  commend  the  recom- 
mendations to  your  favorable  consideration. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  report  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  to  Congress  the  report  of  the  Postmaster-General,  and  invite 
attention  to  the  recommendations  contained  therein. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  said  report  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post- 
Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  this 
day  communicated  from  the  House  to  create  the  office  of  commanding 
general  of  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States;  which  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole; 
and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  (H.  R.  — ) 
relating  to  the  manner  of  paying  members  of  the  Provisional  Congress 
the  arrearages  of  their  pay  and  mileage;  which  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under  military 
necessity,  coming  up  as  the  unfinished  business  of  yesterday,  and  the 
question  being  upon  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Brown,  viz: 

At  end  of  first  section  add  the  words 

and  for  all  property  thus  destroyed  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  hereby 
pledges  itself  to  make  compensation  according  to  its  true  value, 

Mr.  Brown  (by  leave)  withdrew  the  same. 

Mr.  Sparrow  then  offered  an  amendment  to  the  bill  by  way  of  sub- 
stitute for  the  first  section. 

Mr.  Phelan  offered  an  amendment  to  the  last-mentioned  amendment 
by  way  of  substitute  therefor; 

When, 

Mr.  Hill  moved  to  lay  both  of  said  amendments  upon  the  table. 

Pending  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


36  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  6,  1862. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  the  following  communication 
from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  received  on  yesterday: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  4,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Brigadier-generals. 

Carter  L.  Stevenson,  to  take  rank  February  27,  1862,  Virginia. 
Danville  Leadbetter,  to  take  rank  February  27,  1862,  Alabama. 
William  W.  Mackall,  to  take  rank  February  27,  1862,  Maryland. 
Charles  S.  Winder,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Maryland. 
Robert  Ransom,  jr.,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
John  B.  Hood,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1862,  Texas.    - 
Dan.  M.  Frost,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1862,  Missouri. 
W.  S.  Featherston,  to  take  rank  March  4,  1862,  Mississippi. 
Thomas  J.  Churchill,  to  take  rank  March  4,  1862,  Arkansas. 
William  B.  Taliaferro,  to  take  rank  March  4,  1862,  Virginia. 
Albert  Rust,  to  take  rank  March  4,  1862,  Arkansas. 
P.  R.  Cleburne,  to  take  rank  March  4,  1862,  Arkansas. 
Sam.  B.  Maxey,  to  take  rank  March  4,  1862,  Texas. 
Hamilton  P.  Bee,  to  take  rank  March  4,  1862,  Texas. 

SEVENTH    ARKANSAS   BATTALION. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
F.  W.  Desha,  to  take  rank  January  31,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Major. 
J.  N.  Cypert,  to  take  rank  January  31,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Assistant  quartermaster,  unlh  rank  of  captain. 

D.  S.  Fraly,  Arkansas. 

I  am,  sir,  very  respectfully,  your  most  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  the  communication  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

*  THURSDAY,  MARCH  6,  1862. 

Ol'KN 


Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  who  were  instructed 
by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject,  reported 
A  bill  (S.  11)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress; 


Mar.  6, 1862.]  .      SENATE.  87 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole:  and  having  been  amended,  it  was  reported  to 
the  Senate  and  the  amendments  concurred  in. 

< >r<l<  /'«f,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Headfoedj  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  be  as  aforesaid. 

(holered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josseh'n,  his  Secretary: 

J/r.  President:  I  am  directed  by  the  President  to  present  to  the  Senate  two  com- 
munications in  writing. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  who  were  instructed 
by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  12)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  the  officers  of  the 
Senate ; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  the  blanks  in  the  bill  having  been  filled,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

<>rd<  red,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

'V/v/V/vW,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  passed  by  the  unfinished  business  of  yesterda}7,  being 
the  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under  military 
necessity,  and  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
create  the  office  of  commanding  general  of  the  armies  of  the  Con- 
federate States. 

The  bill  having  been  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  and 
no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  7)  to  regu- 
late the  destruction  of  property  under  military  necessity,  it  being  the 
unfinished  business  of  yesterday;  and  the  question  being  upon  the 
motion  to  lay  upon  the  table  the  substitute  offered  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 
together  with  the  amendment  thereto  offered  by  Mr.  Phelan,  Mr.  Hill 
withdrew  the  same. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  lay  on  the  table  the  amendment  offered 
by  Mr.  Phelan  to  the  amendment  offered  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  viz: 

That  the  cotton  and  tobacco  n<»\v  within  the  limit*  of  the  Confederate  States,  and 
not  in  the  j><>s<c-sii>n  or  under  th*e  immediate  control  of  the  authorities  of  the  United 


38  JOURNAL    OF    TfcE  [Mar.  6, 1862. 

States,  is  hereby  condemned  and  appropriated  to  the  use  of  the  said  Confederate 
States;  and  the  right  of  possession  in  and  to  control  and  dispose  of  the  same,  divest- 
ing all  private  title  thereto,  is  hereby  declared  to  exist  only  in  the  said  Confederate 
States:  Provided,  That  any  citizen  of  said  States  may  consume,  sell,  or  purchase  such 
portion  of  said  articles  as  may  be  necessary  for  the  use  and  consumption  of  him  or 
herself,  or  of  his  or  her  family;  or  for  the  purpose  of  manufacture  within  the  limits 
of  said  Confederate  States:  And  provided  further,  That  this  act  shall  not  interfere 
with  any  contract  or  obligation  in  regard  to  said  articles  now  existing  between  any 
citizen  of  the  Confederate  States  and  any  State  included  within  the  same:  And  pro- 
vided further,  That  the  President  may  make  such  special  contracts  in  reference  to  the 
sale  or  other  disposition  of  said  articles  during  a  recess  of  Congress  as  he  may  deem 
essential  to  the  public  welfare. 

SEC.  2.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  faith  of  the  Confederate  States  is  hereby 
pledged  to  provide  a  just  compensation  to  the  owners  thereof  for  the  cotton  and 
tobacco  hereby  appropriated  to  the  use  of  said  States. 

SEC.  3.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  any  person  who  shall  sell  or  attempt  to  sell  any 
of  said  cotton  or  tobacco,  or  who  shall  secrete  or  attempt  to  secrete  the  same,  or  who 
shall  purchase  or  attempt  to  purchase,  or  shall  assist  in  any  such  sale,  concealment 
or  purchase,  or  attempt  to  sell,  purchase,  or  conceal  any  of  said  articles,  contrary  to 
this  act,  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  felony,  and  on  conviction  shall  be  fined  in  a  sum 
not  less  than  one  thousand  dollars  and  be  imprisoned  not  less  than  one  year;  and,  in 
addition  thereto,  if  such  person  be  the  owner  thereof,  shall  forfeit  all  claim  to  com- 
pensation for  the  cotton  or  tobacco  of  wrhich  he  or  she  may  be  the  owner. 

SEC.  4.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  any  person  who  shall  sell  or  attempt  to  sell,  or 
convey  or  attempt  to  convey,  any  of  said  cotton  or  tobacco  to  a  citizen  of  the  United 
States;  or  who  shall  place  or  expose  the  same  where  it  may  be  obtained  by  any 
citizen,  agent,  soldier,  or  officer  of  the  United  States,  and  with  the  intention  of 
giving  information  to  or  conniving  at  the  capture  of  said  cotton  or  tobacco  by  any 
such  citizen,  agent,  officer,  or  soldier  of  the  United  States,  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of 
misprision  of  treason,  and  on  conviction  shall  suffer  death. 

SEC.  5.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  all  exportation  of  said  cotton  or  tobacco,  beyond 
the  limits  of  the  Confederate  States,  is  hereby  prohibited;  and  any  person  who  shall 
export  or  attempt  to  export,  or  who  shall  assist  in  any  such  exportation  or  attempt 
to  export  said  cotton  or  tobacco  beyond  said  limits,  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  mis- 
prision of  treason,  and  on  conviction  shall  suffer  death;  and  all  means  of  land  or 
water  carriage  employed  in  said  exportation  or  attempt  to  export,  if  so  employed 
with  the  knowledge  of  the  owner,  shall  be  forfeited  and  condemned  for  the  use  of 
the  Confederate  States. 

SEC.  6.  Beit  further  enacted,  That  the  President  is  hereby  authorized  to  issue  his 
proclamation  at  any  time,  when  the  Congress  is  not  in  session,  requiring  all  owners 
of  said  cotton  or  tobacco,  and  all  persons  holding  possession  of  said  articles  on  behalf 
of  said  owners,  to  deliver  the  same,  within  such  time,  at  such  places  within  the 
Confederate  States,  to  such  persons  as  he  may  appoint,  and  under  such  regulations  as 
he  may  adopt.  Upon  the  issuance  of  such  proclamation  the  persons  so  owning  or 
holding  said  articles  shall  deliver  the  same  in  obedience  to  its  requirements.  A  list 
shall  be  kept  by  the  agents  to  whom  said  delivery  is  required  to  be  made  of  the 
names  of  all  persons  by  whom,  or  on  whose  behalf,  said  articles  may  be  delivered, 
the  number  of  pounds  of  cotton  or  tobacco  so  delivered,  the  place  of  delivery,  and, 
as  far  as  practicable,  the  average  character  and  quality  thereof;  said  lists,  verified  by 
the  oath  of  the  agents  to  whom  said  delivery  may  be  made,  shall  be  filed  and  recorded 
in  the  oflice  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  Any  person  willfully  failing  or  refusing 
to  deliver  said  cotton  when  so  required  by  proclamation  as  aforesaid,  shall  be  deemed 
guilty  of  felony,  and  on  conviction  shall  be  fined  in  a  sum  not  less  than  one  thousand 
dollars  and  be  imprisoned  not  less  than  one  year.  Should  such  person  so  failing  or 
refusing  be  the  owner  of  said  cotton  or  tobacco,  he  or  she  shall  forfeit  all  claim  to 
compensation  from  the  Confederate  States  for  said  cotton  or  tobacco,  and  the  Presi- 
dent may  adopt  other  means  to  obtain  the  delivery  or  possession  of  the  same. 

SEC.  7.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  upon  the  delivery  and  receipt  of  said  cotton  and 
tobacco  as  aforesaid,  no  general  sale  or  other  disposition  of  the  same  shall  be  made 
but  with  the  approbation  of  Congress,  to  provide  for  which  the  President  is  author- 
ized, if  he  deem  necessary,  to  convene  a  special  session  of  the  same. 

SEC.  8.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  all  military  commanders  are  hereby  authorized  to 
cause  the  cotton  and  tobacco  within  designated  limits  to  be  destroyed  whenever,  in 
their  opinion,  a  reasonable  probability  exists  that  said  staples  may  fall  into  the  hands 
or  under  the  control  of  the  United  States,  or  whenever  directed  by  the  President  to 
cause  such  destruction;  and  whenever,  in  their  opinion,  such  probability  does  exist, 
or  whenever  so  directed  by  the  President,  said  commanders  arc  required  immediately 
to  adopt  such  measures  as  will  most  speedily  and  inevitably  secure  the  destruction  of 


Mar,  6.  1862.]  SENATE.  39 

said  articles.  Upon  any  such  destruction  the  said  commanders  are  required  to  adopt 
such  measures  as  they  may  deem  best,  or  as  they  may  be  directed  by  the  President  to 
pursue,  in  ascertaining  and  preserving  the  names  of  the  owners,  the  number  of  pounds, 
and  the  quality  of  the  staples  so  destroyed. 

SEC.  9.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  provisions  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  per- 
petuate testimony  in  cases  of  slaves  abducted  or  harbored  by  the  enemy,  and  of  other 
property  seized,  wasted,  or  destroyed  by  them,"  approved  August  thirtieth,  eighteen 
hundred  and  sixty-one,  shall  apply  to  the  destruction  of  cotton  and  tobacco,  within 
the  limits  designated,  after  proclamation  by  said  commanders,  and  whether  destroyed 
through  the  agency  of  those  officers  or  voluntarily  by  the  citizens  residing  within  said 
limits:  Provided,  That  the  said  proof  shall  be  filed  in  the  office  of  the  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States. 

SEC.  10.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  five  thousand  copies  of  this  act  are  authorized 
to  be  printed;  and  that  the  same  be  distributed,  as  soon  as  possible,  among  the 
Confederate  States, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  and  the  amendment  laid  upon 
the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  lay  on  the  table  the  amendment  ottered 
by  Mr.  Sparrow,  viz: 

Strike  out  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  insert: 

That  the  military  authorities  of  the  Confederacy  be,  and  they  are  hereby,  author- 
ized and  directed  to  destroy  all  cotton  and  tobacco,  when  such  destruction  is  neces- 
sary to  prevent  the  same  from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy. 

SEC.  2.  That  compensation  shall  be  made  to  the  owners  of  the  cotton  and  tobacco 
thus  destroyed,  for  its  value  at  the  time  of  its  destruction,  in  bonds  of  this  Confed- 
eracy, payable  at  the  expiration  of  fifteen  years,  and  bearing  eight  per  cent  interest, 
payable  semiannually,  the  interest  to  commence  running  when  the  blockade  is  raised. 

SEC.  3.  That  to  provide  a  fund  for  the  payment  of  said  bonds,  and  the  interest 
thereon,  there  shall  be  an  export  duty  of  three-eighths  of  one  cent  a  pound  upon  all 
cotton  and  tobacco  exported  from  the  Confederacy,  and  the  amount  raised  by  the 
duty  on  the  export  of  cotton  shall  be  appropriated  to  the  payment  of  the  bonds 
issued  for  cotton  destroyed,  and  the  amount  raised  by  duty  on  tobacco  shall  be  appro- 
priated to  the  payment  of  the  bonds  issued  for  the  tobacco  destroyed ;  it  being  under- 
stood that  said  bonds,  when  issued,  are  not  in  any  way  to  be  a  charge  on  the  Treasury 
above  or  beyond  the  amount  raised  by  said  export  duties  as  above  stated. 

SEC.  4.  That  all  owners  of  cotton  or  tobacco  who  shall  destroy  the  same  when 
necessary  to  prevent  their  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy  shall  be  indemnified 
for  the  loss  in  the  same  manner  as  if  the  same  had  been  destroyed  by  the  military 
authorities  aforesaid:  Provided,  Full  proof  is  made  of  the  value  of  said  property  so 
destroyed  and  of  the  necessity  of  destroying  the  same  to  prevent  its  falling  into  the 
hands  of  the  enemy. 

SEC.  5.  That  if  any  owner  of  tobacco  or  cotton  shall  willfully  or  negligently  permit 
the  same  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy,  when  he  had  probable  cause  for  believ- 
ing that  such  would  be  the  result  of  his  failing  to  destroy  the  same,  such  owner  shall 
be  guilty  of  a  high  misdemeanor  and  shall  lie  punished  by  fine  and  imprisonment, 

I  Ye-i-  12 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative,  -j  ^  '_  -.^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  yeas  and  na\Ts  being  desired  by  one-lift h  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Haynes,  Hill,  Hun- 
ter, Maxwell,  Orr,  Preston,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Dortch,  Henry,  Jonnson,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton, 
Sparrow,  Semmes,  and  Simms. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  the  follow- 
ing section: 

SEC.  2.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  owners  of  property  destroyed  under  the  opera- 
tion of  this  act,  as  well  as  those  persons  who  shall  voluntarily  destroy  their  property 
to  prevent  the  same  from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy,  are  hereby  authorized 
to  perpetuate  the  testimony  of  such  destruction,  in  the  manner  prescribed  by  an  act 


40  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Mar 

of  the  Provisional  Congress,  entitled  "An  act  to  perpetuate  testimony  in  cases  of 
slaves  abducted  or  harbored  by  the  enemy,  ami  of  other  property  seized,  wasted,  or 
destroyed  by  them,"  approved  thirtieth  August.  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-one; 
and  such  owners  and  persons  shall  In-  entitled  to  indemnity  out  of  the  proceeds  of 
property  sequestered  and  confiscated  under  the  laws  of  the  Confederate,  States,  in 
such  manner  as  Congress  may  hereafter  provide, 


It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -j  vea*~ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Baker,  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch,  Haynes.  Henry,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldhain.  Phelan.  Peyton,  Spur- 
row,  Semmes,  Simms,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are. 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Orr,  and  Preston. 

The  amendments  having  been  agreed  to.  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  concurred  in. 

<  W<-/v  d.  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act  to  regu- 
late the  destruction  of  property  under  military  necessity,  and  to  pro- 
vide for  the  indemnity  thereof." 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  "Whole,  to  consider 
the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  —  )  to  appoint  a  committee  to  act  in  con- 
junction with  the  President  in  relation  to  certain  subjects  therein 
named. 

The  resolution  having  been  amended  on  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  by 
striking  out  the  word  "States."  in  the  tenth  line,  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  word  "State"  and  by  striking  out  the  words  "Kentucky 
and  Missouri,"  in  the  eleventh  line, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  —  )  relating  to  the  manner  of 
paying  members  of  the  Provisional  Congress  the  arrearages  of  their 
pay  and  mileage,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  saia  resolution  (H.  R.  —  ),  and  having  been  amended,  on 
motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell,  by  striking  out  the  following  words,  \'r/.: 

Provided,  That  no  member  of  the  Provisional  Congress  who  is  a  member  of  this 
Congress  shall  be  entitled  to  constructive  mileage, 

The  resolution  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  con- 
curred in. 

Ordered,  That  the  resolution  be  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Mar.  C,  1862.]  SENATE.  41 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  the  following  communication 
from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States: 

RICHMOND,  March  6,  1862. 
To  tlie  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  Sterling  Price,  of  Missouri,  to  be  a  major-general,  agreeably  to  the  rec- 
ommendation of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  5,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  nomination  of  Sterling  Price,  of  Missouri, 
to  be  a  major-general  in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America, 
to  take  rank  from  the  date  of  confirmation. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
Sterling  Price;  when  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment  as 
major-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  the  following  communication 
from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States: 

RICHMOND,  March  6,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

I  nominate  the  officers  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  ,5,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  tor  appointment 
in  the  Navy  and  Marine  Corps  of  the  Confederate  States: 

NAVY. 

Lieutenant. 

Joseph  D.  Blake,  of  North  Carolina,  late  a  lieutenant  in  the  United  States  Navy. 

Assistant  surgeon. 
James  W.  Herty,  of  Georgia,  late  an  assistant  surgeon  in  the,  United  States  Navy. 

MARINE    CORPS. 

Quartermaster. 

Algernon  S.  Taylor,  of  Virginia,  captain  in  the  Confederate  States  Marine  Corps, 
vice  S.  Z.  Gonzales,  resigned. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 
Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  nominations  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Naval 


42  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  7, 1862. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  5th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Carter  L.  Steven- 
son, Danville  Leadbetter,  William  W.  Mackall,  Charles  S.  Winder, 
Robert  Ransom,  jr.,  John  B.  Hood,  Dan.  M.  Frost,  W.  S.  Feather- 
ston,  Thomas  J.  Churchill,  William  B.  Taliaferro,  Albert  Rust,  P.  R. 
Cleburne,  Sam.  B.  Maxey,  and  Hamilton  P.  Bee,  as  brigadier-generals; 
F.  W.  Desha,  as  lieutenant-colonel;  J.  N.  Cypert,  as  major;  D.  S. 
Fraly,  as  assistant  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of  captain,  reported 
them  back  with  the  recommendation  that  they  be  continued  with  the 
exception  of  Dan.  M.  Frost. 

Mr.  Semmes  moved  to  lay  the  .nomination  of  Charles  S.  Winder  on 
the  table;  which  was  agreed  to. 

After  which  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  foregoing-ap- 
pointments,  with  the  exception  of  Charles  S.  Winder  and  Dan.  M. 
Frost,  agreeably  to  their  nomination  by  the  President. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  the  nomination  of  Dan.  M.  Frost  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


FRIDAY,  MARCH  7,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Maxwell  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Judiciary  Committee  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  expe- 
diency of  reporting  a  bill  to  carry  into  effect  the  latter  clause  of  the  second  part  of 
section  six  of  the  first  article  of  the  Constitution,  and  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  yesterday  passed  a  bill  to  be  entitled 
"An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  'An  act  in  relation  to  public  printing,'  approved 
February  twenty-seventh,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-one. 

Also,  a  bill  to  be  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the  destruction  of  cotton,  tobacco, 
and  other  property,  when  the  same  shall  be  about  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the 
enemy." 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  in  relation  to  public  printing,"  approved 
February  27,  1861;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  re- 
ferred to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  Committee  on  Printing,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill(H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  in  relation  to  pub- 
lic printing,"  approved  February  27,  1861,  reported  it  back  without 
amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  bill,  as  in  Committee  of  the 
Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


Mar.  7,  1862.]  SENATE.  43 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}-  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  resolution  (S.  ±)  pledging  the  Govern- 
ment to  maintain  the  territorial  integrity  of  the  Confederacy. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  reconsider  the  vote  by  which  the  bill 
(S.  12)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  the  officers  of  the  Senate  was 
passed, 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  communicate  the  passage  of  the  bill 
(S.  7)  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under  military  necesshy, 
and  to  provide  for  the  indemnit}'  thereof,  to  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives and  request  their  concurrence. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  destruction  of  cotton,  tobacco, 
and  other  propert3T,  when  the  same  shall  be  about  to  fall  into  the 
hands  of  the  enemy,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  the  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  Senate  being  again  resolved  into  secret  session, 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved,  That  members  of  the  House  of  Representatives  will  not  be  excluded  from 
witnessing  the  proceedings  of  the  Senate  during  secret  legislative  session. 

Mr.  Henry  submitted  the  following  resolutions;  which  were  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
necessity  of  increasing  the  number  of  soldiers  in  the  field,  and  the  organization  of 
camps  of  instruction  in  every  State;  and  what  appropriations  ought  to  be  made  for 
those  purposes,  and  for  an  increase  of  arms  for  the  public  defense;  and  that  they 
report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  what  increase 
of  war  steamers  and  gunboats  ought  to  be  made  for  the  defense  of  the  coast  and  the 
rivers  of  the  Confederacy,  and  what  appropriations  ought  to  be  made  for  those  pur- 
poses; and  that  they  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Claj% 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
Charles  S.  Winder  as  brigadier-general;  when  it  was 

fiesolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


44  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Mar.  8,1862. 

SATURDAY.   MAKCH  8,  1862. 

OPEN    SKSSION. 

Mr.  Baker  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  13)  relating  to  prepayment  of  postage: 

which  was  road  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

Mr.  Seinmes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  14:)  to  repeal  sections  45  and  46  of  an  act  of  the  Provisional 
Congress,  entitled  ''An  act  to  establish  the  judicial  courts  of  the  Con- 
federate States  of  America,'"  approved  March  16,  1861; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Haynes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  15)  to  pay  for  horses  lost  in  the  military  service  of  the 
Confederate  States; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred,  with  the 
accompanying  papers,  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Haynes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  reporting  a  bill  to  increase  the  monthly  pay  of  the  volunteers  who  now 
are,  or  who  shall  hereafter  be,  engaged  in  the  service  of  the  Confederate  States,  as 
follows:  To  a  sergeant-major  of  cavalry,  twenty-five  dollars;  first  sergeants,  twenty- 
four  dollars;  sergeants,  twenty-one  dollars;  corporals,  farriers,  and  blacksmiths, 
seventeen  dollars;  musicians,  seventeen  dollars;  and  privates,  sixteen  dollars. 
Sergeants-major  of  artillery  and  infantry,  twenty-five  dollars;  first  sergeants,  twenty- 
four  dollars  each;  sergeants,  twenty-one  dollars;  corporals  and  artificers,  seventeen 
dollars;  musicians,  sixteen  dollars;  and  privates,  fifteen  dollars  each.  The  non- 
commissioned officers,  artificers,  musicians,  and  privates  serving  in  light  batteries  to 
have  the  same  pay  as  those  of  cavalry. 

Mr.  Sparrow  and  Mr.  Hill  presented  resolutions  passed  by  the  legis- 
latures of  their  respective  States  in  relation  to  the  subject  of  the  fore- 
going resolution;  which  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  100  copies  of  the  report  of  the  Postmaster-General 
be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Semmes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs  be  directed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  providing  by  law  for  promotions  in  the  Navy,  or  the  conferring  of 
brevet  rank,  based  on  distinguished  services  or  gallant  conduct  in  naval  engagements 
during  the  present  war,  and  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 


That  the  Committee  on  Accounts  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  proper 
method  of  auditing  the  accounts  of  Senators  and  all  officers  of  the  Senate,  of  certifying 
the  same,  and  of  issuing  drafts  on  the  Treasury  for  the  payment  thereof;  and  also 
the  method  of  disbursing  the  contingent  fiunl  <pf  the  Senate,  and  that  they  report  by 
bill  or  otherwise. 


Mar.  8,  1862.]  SENATE.  45 

Mr.  Phelan  .submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  providing  for  the  employment  and  payment  of  negro  musicians  in  the 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  bv  Mr.  Dixon,  their 

Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  yesterday  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  7  )  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under  military  necessity,  and  to  provide 
for  the  indemnity  thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted 

A  resolution  requesting  the  President  to  instruct  Mr.  John  Slidell, 
commissioner  from  this  Government  to  His  Majesty  Louis  Napoleon, 
Emperor  of  the  French,  to  propose  to  His  Majesty  terms  for  a  treaty 
of  amity  and  commerce  between  the  two  Governments; 
which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affair-. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn.  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  the  report  of  the  Superintendent  of  Public  Printing,  which 
should  have  accompanied  the  report  of  the  Attorney-General,  heretofore  submitted. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion, 

<  )r<l>  n  '/.  That  the  report  of  the  Superintendent  of  Public  Printing 
be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  sub- 
mitted by  Mr.  Hill,  on  yesterday,  providing  for  the  admission  of 
members  of  the  House  of  Representatives  to  the  secret  sessions  of  the 
Senate: 

When, 

After  debate. 

Mr.  Hill  withdrew  the  resolution. 

Mr.  Hunter  submitted  the  following  joint  resolution;  which  was 
considered  and  agreed  to: 


hij  the  Congress  of  the  Confederate  Stales  of  America,  That  the  members  of 
the  two  Houses  may  confer  with  each  other,  confidentially,  upon  measures  which 
have  been  or  are  under  consideration  in  secret  legislative  session  in  their  respective 
Houses. 


That  the  Secretary  communicate  the  passage  thereof  to 
the  House  of  Representatives. 

Mr.  Simms  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Whereas  the  present  condition  of  our  country  demands  the  highest  and  most  dis- 
interested display  of  patriotism  on  the  part  of  those  now  controlling  her  destiny;  and 
confiding  in  the  ability  of  the  President,  and  believing  and  knowing  that  the  act 
would  be  with  one  accord  indorsed  by  the  whole  people,  would  inspire  an  enthusi- 
asm in.  the  public  heart  that  would  insure  unity  of  action  in  our  councils  and  success 
in  our  arms  upon  the  battlefield  and  forever  associate  the  name  of  our  Chief  Magis- 
trate with  those  who  have  sacrificed  all  to  a  love  of  country:  Be  it  therefore 

Rwli-t'l  lit  tie  Congress  of  <//<  (>..'/•/•  <I>rate  Slates  of  America,  That  should  the  Presi- 
dent feel  authorized  by  his  sense  of  public  duty  to  assume  command  of  the  Army  he 
would  render  to  his  country  the  highest  service  at  this  crisis  in  her  history. 


46  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  10, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  Senate  having  again  resolved  into  secret  session, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  to  the  Senate  the  following  nominations  as  recommended  by 
the  Attorney-General,  viz: 

B.  M.  Estes,  to  he  district  attorney,  and  W.  W.  Gates,  to  be  marshal  of  the  west- 
ern district  of  Tennessee. 

Jesse  B.  Clements,  to  be  marshal  of  the  middle  district  of  Tennessee. 

William  H.  Crouch,  to  be  marshal  of  the  eastern  district  of  Tennessee. 

JEFF'N  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  DEPARTMENT  OF  JUSTICE, 

Richmond,  March  7,  18H:. 

SIR:  I  respectfully  recommend  that  the  following  appointments  to  office  be  made 
in  the  State  of  Tennessee: 

B.  M.  Estes,  of  Memphis,  district  attorney  of  the  western  district,  and  W.  W. 
Gates,  of  Jackson,  marshal  of  the  same. 

Jesse  B.  Clements,  of  Nashville,  marshal  of  the  middle  district. 
William  H.  Crouch,  of  Jpnesboro,  marshal  of  the  eastern  district. 
I  am,  sir,  your  obedient  servant, 

THS.  BRAGG. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  the  foregoing  nominations  be  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr., Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  nomination  of  Joseph  D.  Blake,  of  North  Carolina,  as 
lieutenant;  James  W.  Herty,  of  Georgia,  as  assistant  surgeon;  and 
Algernon  S.  Taylor,  of  Virginia,  as  quartermaster,  reported,  with  the 
recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

MONDAY,  MARCH  10,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  M. 
Dickson,  in  relation  to  the  suspension  of  mail  service  on  the  Sabbath; 
which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  A.  E.  Maxwell  have  leave  of  absence  from 
the  sessions  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Dortch  presented  the  claim  of  W.  M.  Thompson,  for  tukino- 
the  census  in  the  western  district  of  Wake  County,  N.  C.,  for  the 
year  1860;  which,  on  his  motion,  was  laid  upon  the  table. 


Mar.  10, 1862.]  SENATE.  47 

Mr.  Haynes  presented  a  memorial  of  ladies  of  Bristol,  praying  for 
the  suppression  of  the  manufacture  of  spirituous  liquors;  which  was 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Barn  well,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  16)  relative  to  the  estimates  of  the  several  heads  of  Depart- 
ments; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  placed  upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Accounts  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  into  the  proper 
method  of  auditing  and  paying  the  accounts  of  members  and  officers 
of  the  Senate,  and  of  disbursing  the  contingent  fund  of  the  Senate; 
and  that  the  same  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  a  resolution  inquiring  "What  increase  of 
war  steamers  and  gunboats  ought  to  be  made  for  the  defense  of  the 
coast  and  the  rivers  of  the  Confederacy,  and  what  appropriations  ought 
to  be  made  for  those  purposes;"  the  subject  of  the  resolution  being 
already  before  the  committee. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  the 
following  enrolled  joint  resolutions  and  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the 
Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President: 

S.  4.  A  resolution  pledging  the  Government  to  maintain  the  territorial  integrity 
of  the  Confederacy; 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  declaring  the  sense  of  Congress  in  regard  to  reuniting  with 
the  United  States; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  create  the  office  of  commanding  general  of  the  armies  of  the 
Confederate  States;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  in  relation  to  public  printing," 
approved  February  27,  1861. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  joint  resolutions  and 
enrolled  bills  last  named,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  to 
be  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  I  am  directed  by  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  to  present 
to  the  Senate  a  message  in  writing. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  bill  (S.  5)  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  the  balances  due  those 
persons  who,  under  the  authority  of  the  United  States,  took  the  cen- 
sus of  the  State  of  Louisiana  in  the  y ear  1860,  was  taken  from  the 
table; 

When, 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

So  the  bill  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 


48  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  10,  3862. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  reported 
A  bill  (S.  17)  to  encourage  enlistments  in  the  Corps  of  Marines ; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  laid  upon  the  table. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET  SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives,  on  Saturday,  passed  a  resolution  of 
the  Senate  authorizing  the  members  of  the  two  Houses  of  Congress  to  confer  with 
each  other  confidentially. 

The  House  also  adopted  the  "joint  rules  and  orders  of  the  two  Houses  of  Con- 
gress," as  reported  from  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to : 

Resolved,  That  Senators  have  leave  to  communicate  confidentially  with  the  Presi- 
dent and  heads  of  Departments  concerning  business  which  may  be  transacted  in 
secret  legislative  session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  March  7,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  State*: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 
.  Richmond,  March  6,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

THIRTEENTH    ALABAMA    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
R.  H.  Dawson,  to  take  rank  January  10,  1862,  Alabama. 

Major. 
William  H.  Bette,  to  take  rank  January  10,  1862,  Alabama. 

FIFTH    MISSISSIPPI    BATTALION,  PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Major. 
W.  H.  Kilpatrick,  to  take  rank  February  15,  1862,  Mississippi. 

FIRST    VIRGINIA    BATTALION,   PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Second  lieutenants. 

Thomas  R.  Dunn,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1861,  Virginia. 
John  H.  Munford,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1862,  Virginia. 


Mar.  10, 1862.]  SENATE.  49 

.SIXTEENTH    GEORGIA    KEG1MENT,     I'KOVISIONA  I,    AIOIY. 

Colonel. 
Goode  Bryan,  to  take  rank  February  15,  18(52,  Georgia. 

Brigade  quart  'rmaxterx,  n-ith  tin-  rank  of  major. 

R.  G.  Higgins,  Tennessee;  T.  J.  Randolph,  jr.,  Virginia;  L.  T.  Woodruff,  Alabama; 
E.  H..  Harris,  Alabama;  William  Barnewall,  jr.,  Alabama;  James  Grimshaw,  Lou- 
isiana; Leonidas  W.  Smith,  Virginia;  B.  S.  Bryan,  South  Carolina;  Robert  Thomas, 
Georgia. 

A*xixt((nt  ijuarternnixtcrx,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

H.  H.  Strawbridge,  Kentucky;  J.  T.  Peyton,  Tennessee;  R.  Maynard  Marshall, 
South  Carolina;  D.  S.  Farrar,  Mississippi;  James  L.  Powers,  Virginia;  Robert 
Payne,  Tennessee;  Charles  H.  Thomas,  North  Carolina;  J.  J.  Young,  North  Carolina; 
J.  W.  Sims,  Texas;  J.  S.  K.  Bennett,  South  Carolina;  Richard  S.  Cox,  District  of 
Columbia;  William  G.  Gammon,  Tennessee;  Henry  T.  Tucker,  Virginia;  Wilson  M. 
Gary,  Virginia;  John  W.  Woodson,  North  Carolina;  S.  Woodson  Venable,  North 
Carolina;  Harrison  Robertson,  Virginia;  James  C.  Haskins,  North  Carolina;  George 
T.  Andrews,  District  of  Columbia;  Samuel  Frank,  Mississippi;  Henry  E.  Loebnitz, 
Texas;  Alexander  Winn,  Tennessee;  James  Russell,  Tennessee;  R.  M.  Gates,  North 
Carolina;  J.  B.  Godwin,  North  Carolina;  H.  McCoy,  Georgia. 

Brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

N.  H.   Brown,  Alabama;  Anizi  Babbitt, ;  William  P.  Duncan,  Louisiana; 

James  Pagan,  South  Carolina;  A.  A.  Canova,  Florida;  Thomas  C.  Peek,  Mississippi; 
Thomas  J.  Higginbotham,  Virginia;  John  C.  Whitner,  Georgia. 

Axxixtant  commissaries,  witli  the  rank  of  captain. 
• 

Benjamin  K.  Sumner,  North  Carolina;  John  G.  Turpin,  Virginia;  J.  B.  Prewitt, 
Texas;  John  T.  Graves,  Virginia;  R.  R.  Nash,  Tennessee;  Robert  E.  Wood, 
Alabama;  H.  D.  Stowe,  North  Carolina. 

Chaplains. 

Foster  P'ly,  Mississippi;  Joseph  L.  Gregory,  Kentucky;  George  W.  Griffin,  North 
Carolina;  Maurice  H.  Vaughan,  North  Carolina;  A.  L.  Stough,  North  Carolina. 

Adjutant*,  iritli  the  rank  of  jirxt  lieutenant. 

J.  M.  Cooper,  to  take  rank  February  25,  1862,  Mississippi. 
John  L.  Cowardin,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
Robert  T.  Coles,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Alabama. 
Samuel  T.  Nicholson,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Mississippi. 
D.  W.  Jones,  to  take  rank  October  14, 1861,  Texas. 
Joel  A.  Battle,  jr.,  to  take  rank  August  12,  1861,  Tennessee. 
G.  F.  Simonton,  jr.,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Mississippi. 
H.  C.  Winger,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Arkansas. 
Henry  B.  Ransom,  to  take  rank  February  17,  1862,  Texas. 
\V.  T.  Nicholson,  to  take  rank  January  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
James  E.  Marshall,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  Virginia. 

ASSISTANT   ADJUTANTS-GENERAL. 

Major. 
W.  D.  Pickett,  to  take  rank  February  8,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Ca/itaiiix. 

R.  G.  H.  Kean,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Virginia. 
P.  H.  Thomson,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Louisiana. 
A.  G.  Dickinson,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Texas. 
A.  P.  Mason,  to  take  rank  March  1,  isiii',  Virginia. 
James  Barrow,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  Georgia. 

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50  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  11, 1862. 

Ai<lx-<li-i-iiiiij),  tritft  tin'  nnik  offifxt  lit'nti  mtnl. 

Charles  Pickett,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
J.  Robert  Troup,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Georgia. 
Norman  S.  Walker,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
H.  M.  Mathews,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1X62,  Virginia. 
John  A.  Cobb,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1S62,  <  u-oriria. 

ENGINEEKS. 

Captains. 

F.  D.  Lee,  to  take  rank  February  19,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
C.  H.  Diinniock,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Virginia. 
Francis  L.  J.  Thyssens,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1862,  Louisiana. 
John  McCrady,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

First  Jit'iiti'iiuntx. 

H.  J.  Rogers,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  B.  Tapscott,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1X62,  Tennessee. 
W.  D.  Storke,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  -    — . 

Second  lieutenant.*. 

William  H.  Gillespie,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

G.  Donnellan,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1862,  —    — . 
John  W.  Green,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  Louisiana. 

ARTILLERY. 

Lieutenant-colonel.  « 

J.  B.  Carter,  to  take  rank  February  25,  1862,  Virginia. 

Major. 

John  J.  Hedrick,  to  take  rank  February  27,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JKFKERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  >/<•. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  foregoing  nominations  be  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 
On  motion, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


TUESDAY,  MARCH  11,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  18)  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President  in  case 
of  vacancies  in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  Vice-President; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  the  Judiciary. 


Mar.  ll,  1862.]  SENATE.  51 

Mr.  Clay  .submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  what 
compensation  is  due  from  the  Confederate  Government  to  Dr.  John  B.  Read,  of  Ala- 
bama, for  his  projectile  from  cannon,  known  as  the  Read  shell. 

Mr.  Clay  presented  documents  in  relation  to  the  subject;  which  were 
referred  to  the  committee. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  adopted  a  joint  resolution  recom- 
mending the  planters  of  the  Confederate  States  to  refrain  from  the  cultivation  of  cot- 
ton and  tobacco,  and  devote  all  their  energies  to  raising  provisions. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  to  be  entitled  "An  act  to  increase  the  clerical  force  of 
the  War  Department." 

Also  a  bill  to  be  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  lt>)  relative 
to  the  estimates  of  the  several  heads  of  Departments,  as  in  Committee 
of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  19)  to  organize  the  Supreme  Court  of  the  Confederate 
States; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  on 
the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  the  bill  (S.  13)  relating  to  prepayment  of  post- 
age, reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  bill  (S.  13)  last  mentioned,  as 
in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Johnson,  from  the  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  3)  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Arkansas 
and  Red  River  Superintendency  of  Indian  Affairs,  to  regulate  trade 
and  intercourse  with  the  Indians  therein,  and  to  preserve  peace  on  the 
frontiers,  reported  the  same  with  amendments. 

The  following  reported  amendment  was  agreed  to: 

In  the  third  line  of  the  first  section,  strike  out  the  words  "South  of 
Kansas." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
first  section,  the  following  words,  viz: 

and  the  Superintendent  thereof  shall   reside  at  Fort  Smith,  or  Van  Buren,  in  the 
State  of  Arkansas;  shall  give  bond  to  the  Confederate  States,  with  sufficient  sureties, 


52  JOUENAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  11, 1862. 

in  the  sum  of  fifty  thousand  dollars,  conditioned  like  those  of  the  agents  hereinafter 
prescribed,  and  shall  receive  a  salary  of  two  thousand  five  hundred  dollars  jier 
annum,  and  be  allowed  a  clerk,  at  an  annual  compensation  of  one  thousand  dollars, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  of  agreeing  to  the  following  reported  amendment, 
viz: 

In  the  first  section,  sixth  line,  after  the  word  "Arkansas."  add  the 
words  4i  until  otherwise  ordered  by  the  President,'* 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
second  line  of  the  third  section,  the  words  "  who  shall  hold  their  office 
during  four  years  good  behavior,  and,v 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative.     « 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  pre.-ent. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell.  Burnett.  Clay.  Davis.  Dortch,  Haynes.  Henry. 
Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson.  Mitchel,  Phelan,  Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes, 
and  Wigf  all. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Orr,  and  Oldham. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  at  the  end 
of  the  seventeenth  section  the  following  proviso,  viz: 

Provided,  That  nothing  in  this  act  shall  be  so  construed  as  to  allow  disbursing 
officers  to  make  payment  in  any  other  funds  than  specie  or  Treasury  notes, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  at  the  end 
of  the  eighteenth  section  the  following  proviso,  viz: 

Prorided,  That  no  money  shall  be  expended  for  this  purpose  which  has  not  IKVII 
previously  appropriated  by  law, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter. 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Laniar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  adopted  a  resolution  of  thanks 
to  Captain  Buchanan  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution 
(H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  time- 
and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved  unanimously,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  a- 
aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
increase  the  clerical  force  of  the  War  Department:  which  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 


Mar.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  53 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  "Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  has  this  day  approved  and  signed  a  resolution 
(S.  4)  pledging  the  Government  to  maintain  the  territorial  integrity  of  the  Con- 
federacy. 

Ordered i  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  the  following  message  from  the 
President  of  the  Confederate  States: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  of  this  date,  covering  the 
official  report  of  the  naval  engagement  between  the  James  River  squadron  and  the 
enemy's  fleet  in  Hampton  Roads,  on  the  8th  instant. 

The  officers  and  men  of  our  Navy  engaged  in  this  brilliant  affair  deserve  well  of 
their  country,  and  are  commended  to  the  consideration  of  the  Congress. 

The  disparity  of  the  forces  engaged  did  not  justify  the  anticipation  of  so  great  a 
victory;  and  it  is  doubly  gratifying  that  it  has  been  won  upon  an  element  where  \\c 
\\riv  supposed  to  be. least  able  to  compete  with  our  enemy. 

Special  attention  is  called  to  the  perfidious  conduct  of  the  enemy  in  hoisting,  on 
the  frigate  Congress,  a  white  flag,  and  renewing  fire  from  that  vessel  under  the 
impunity  thus  obtained. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

MARCH  11,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

f^/Y/t/'rt/,  That  50  copies  of  the  message  and  accompanying  docu- 
ments be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  8,  1862. 
To  thf  Senate  of  the  Confederate  State*: 

I  transmit  herewith  a  report  and  accompanying  papers,  from  the  Secretary  of 
State  ad  interim,  in  answer  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  of  the  3d  instant. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  STATE, 

Richmond,  March  8,  1862. 

The  Secretary  of  State  ad  interim,  to  whom  was  referred  a  resolution  of  the  Senate 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  the  3<L  instant,  requesting  the  President  to  communicate 
to  that  body  "in  secret  session,  if  not  incompatible  with  the  public  interests,  the 
instructions  to  and  correspondence  with  all  the  commissioners  of  this  Government 
now  in  Europe,"  has  the  honor  to  lay  before  the  President  a  copy  of  the  papers 
mentioned  in  the  subjoined  list. 
Respectfullv  submitted. 

WM.  M.  BROWNE, 

Secretary  of  State  ad  interim. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 


54  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  11. 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

fJri/, />,!/,  That  all  further  consideration  of  the  foregoing  comnmni- 
rations  and  accompanying  documents  be  had  in  executive  session. 
On  motion, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  Senate,  in  executive  session,  resumed  the  consideration  of  the 
message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  transmitting  copies 
of  the  instructions  to  and  correspondence  with  all  the  commissioners 
of  this  Government  now  in  Europe,  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the 
Senate  of  the  3d  instant. 

On  motion, 

Ordered*  That  the  message  and  accompanying  documents  be  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  March  11,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  11,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Major-generals. 

D.  R.  Jones,  to  take  rank  March  10,  1862,  Georgia. 

B.  F.  Cheatham,  to  take  rank  March  10,  1862,  Tennessee. 
Samuel  Jones,  to  take  rank  March  10,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  P.  McCown,  to  take  rank  March  10, 1862,  Tennessee 

Brigadier-genem  I  x. 

J.  M.  Hawes,  to  take  rank  March  5,  1862,  Kentucky. 
G.  H.  Steuart,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  Maryland. 
W.  D.  Smith,  to  take  rank  March  7,  1862,  Georgia. 
J.  E.  Slaughter,  to  take  rank  March  8,  1862,  Virginia. 

C.  W.  Field,  to  take  rank  March  9,  1862,  Kentucky. 
John  H.  Forney,  to  take  rank  March  10,  1862,  Alabama. 
P.  J.  Semmes,  to  take  rank  March  11, 1862,  Georgia. 

L.  M.  Walker,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Tennessee. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Si'cri'tari/  nf  \Vnr. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

I 'i-i-xi  ili-iit,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

(h-<l>r«L  That  the  foregoing  nominations  he  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  nomination  of  B.  M.  Estes,  as  district  attorney  of  the 
western  district  of  Tennessee,  and  \V.  \V.  (rates,  marshal  of  the 
same;  of  Jesse  B.  Clements,  as  marshal  of  the  middle  district  of  Ten- 
nessee, and  William  H.  Crouch,  as  marshal  of  the  eastern  district  of 


Mar.  12. 1862.]  SENATE.  55 

Tennessee,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nomina- 
tions be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


WEDNESDAY.  MARCH  12,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  3)  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Arkansas 
and  Red  River  Superintendency  of  Indian  Affairs,  to  regulate  trade 
and  intercourse  with  the  Indians  therein,  and  to  preserve  peace  on  the 
frontiers. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

In  section  34,  line  24,  strike  out  the  words  "  or  attempting  to  obtain 
private  satisfaction  or  revenge  "  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 
"  revenge  or  redress  by  violence,  or  any  other  illegal  means," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  at  the 
end  of  the  thirty-fourth  section  the  following: 

Provided,  That  the  Indian  country  shall  not  be  deemed  to  include  the  residence  of 
Indian  tribes  or  persons  within  the  liiuits  of  the  Confederate  States, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  folio  wing  reported  amendment,  viz: 

In  section  36,  line  10,  strike  out  the  word  "district"  and  insert  in 
lieu  thereof  the  word  "proper," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

In  section  39,  line  7,  strike  out  the  word  "district," 
•  It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

In  section  41,  line  11,  after  the  word  "same,"  insert  the  words  "to 
an  amount  not  exceeding  twenty  times  the  value  of  the  said  liquors, 
mixture,  and  wine," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Strike  out  the  words: 

SEC.  51.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  for  the  sole  purpose  of  carrying  this  act  into 
effect,  and  until  district  courts  shall  be  established  in  the  Indian  country,  all  the 
Indian  country  west  of  Arkansas  and  Missouri,  south  of  the  State  of  Kansas,  north 
of  the  State  of  Texas,  and  east  of  the  State  of  Texas  and  of  the  Territory  of  New 
Mexico,  is  hereby  annexed  to  the  State  of  Arkansas,  and  shall  form  and  constitute  a 
part  of  the  western  district  of  that  State,  the  district  court  of  which  district  shall 
have  jurisdiction  to  try  and  punish  all  offenses  against  the  laws  of  the  Confederate 
States  committed  in  said  country  since  the  twenty-first  day  of  May,  in  the  year  of  our 
Lord  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-one,  the  punishment  whereof  is  provided  for  by 
this  act, 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendments  being  proposed. 

The  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  concurred  in. 


56  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  12, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  of  thanks  to  Captain  Buchanan  and  the  officers  and 
men  under  his  command,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of 
their  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  increase  the  clerical  force  in  the  War 
Department,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  said  bill;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordwed,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  following  bill  and  memorial: 

S.  15.  A  bill  to  pay  for  horses  lost  in  the  military  service  of  the 
Confederate  States;  and 

A  memorial  of  ladies  of  Bristol,  Tehn.,  praying  for  the  suppression 
of  the  manufacture  of  spirituous  liquors. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  who  were 
instructed  by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported 

A  bill  (S.  20)  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  musicians  in  the  Army 
not  regularly  enlisted; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  ]8)  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President 
in  case  of  vacancies  in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  Vice-Presi- 
dent,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendments  be  printed. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled 

A  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  of  thanks  to  Captain  Buchanan  and  the 
officers  and  men  under  his  command. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  resolution  last  reported  to 
have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him 
forthwith  presented  to  the  President. 


Mar.  13, 1862.]  SENATE.  57 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  William  E.  Sinmis  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  sessions  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution 
(H.  R.  — )  recommending  the  planters  of  the  Confederate  States  to 
refrain  from  the  cultivation  of  cotton  and  tobacco,  and  devote  their 
energies  to  raising  provisions;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  made,  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

On  the  question. 

Shall  the  resolution  be  read  a  third  time? 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Brown  that  it  lie  on  the  table;  which 
motion  was  subsequently  withdrawn. 

The  question, 

Shall  the  resolution  be  read  a  third  time  ?  then  recurring, 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  resolution  pass  ? 

T     . T  j  .     ,  i  , •        (  \  eas. .  8 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative,  -j  ^  -.-. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry,  Mitchel,  Sparrow,  and 
Semmes. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Haynes,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Oldham, 
Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  resolution  was  rejected. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Brown  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  21)  to  limit  the  production  of  cotton  in  the  year  1862; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  laid  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-niorrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

THURSDAY,  MARCH  13,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  a  joint  committee  of  three  be  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  Senate 
and  three  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Representatives  on  enrollment  and  engrossment. 

Mr.  Oldham  presented  the  petition  of  members  of  the  First  Regi- 
ment of  Texas  Volunteers,  praying  a  repeal  of  the  act  of  Congress 
depriving  companies  in  the  service  of  the  privilege  of  electing  their 
own  officers  in  case  of  vacancies  occurring  therein;  which  was  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 


58  JOURNAL    OF   THE  IMar.  13.  iwa. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

<>,>tl,  />>/,  That  all  further  action  on  the  bill  (S.  15)  to  pay  for  horses 
lost  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate  States,  be  had  in  secret 
legislative  session. 

Mr.  Johnson  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  be  directed  to  inform  the  Senate 
whether  any,  and  what,  depositories  of  funds  he  has  established  at  Memphis,  New 
Orleans,  and  other  cities  or  posts  of  the  Confederate  States;  and  if  none  have  been 
established,  to  report  to  the  Senate  whether  any,  and  what,  regulation  may  be  IH-IVS- 
sary  to  enable  him  to  establish  such  depositories,  so  as  to  secure  a  prompt  supply  of 
funds  for  the  public  service  at  distant  points. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  establish  certain  post  routes 
therein  named,  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and 
Post-Roads. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald, 
Assistant  Clerk: 

^fr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  from  the  Senate 
(S.  12)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  the  officers  of  the  Senate,  with  amendments, 
in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  12)  last  mentioned;  and  having  been 
amended  on  the  motion  of  Mr.  Barnwell,  as  amended  on  the  motion 
of  Mr.  Clay, 

B&olvM,  That  they  concur  therein,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 

'       SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  President,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secre- 
tary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  IS,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representat  i  < ;  .-.- 

I  herewith  transmit  to  the  Congress  the  report  of  the  Acting  Commissioner  of 
Indian  Affairs. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs. 
A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald, 
A>- Utant  Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill  (II.  R.  — )  to  increase  the  clerical  force  of  the  War  Department,  I  am 
limited  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treasury  notes  a  legal  tender,  reported  it.  with 
the  recommendation  that  it  do  not  pass,  and  that  the  bill  lie  upon  the 
table. 


Mar.  IS.  1862.]  SENATE.  59 

The  motion  to  lie  upon  the  table  having  been  rejected, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

O/V/V/VY/,  That  it  be  made  the  order  of  the  day  for  Tuesday  next. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  22)  to  provide  a  staff  for  the  general  assigned  to  the  com- 
mand of  the  Army; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  committed  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Resolved,  That  the  House  of  Representatives  be  requested  to  return 
to  the  Senate  the  House  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  recommending  the 
planters  of  the  Confederate  States  to  refrain  from  the  cultivation  of 
cotton  and  tobacco,  and  devote  their  energies  to  raising  provisions. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  15)  to  pay 
for  horses  lost  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

So  the  bill  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  13,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  the  following  nominations  as  recommended  by  the  Attorney- 
general,  viz: 

John  R.  Baylor,  of  Arizona,  to  be  governor  of  the  Territory  of  Arizona. 

Robert  Josselyn,  of  Mississippi,  to  be  secretary  of  the  Territory  of  Arizona. 

Alexander  M.  Jackson,  of  New  Mexico,  to  be  chief  justice  of  the  Territory  of 
Arizona. 

Columbus  Upson,  of  Texas,  to  be  associate  justice  of  the  Territory  of  Arizona. 

Russel  Howard,  of  Arizona,  to  be  attorney  for  Arizona  Territory. 

Samuel  J.  Jones,  of  Arizona,  to  be  marshal  of  the  Territory  of  Arizona. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  DEPARTMENT  OP  JUSTICE, 

Richmond,  March  12,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  appointments  for  the  Territory 
of  Arizona: 

For  governor,  John  R.  Baylor,  of  Arizona. 

For  secretary  of  the  Territory,  Robert  Josselyn,  of  Mississippi. 

For  chief  justice,  Alexander  M.  Jackson,  of  New  Mexico. 

For  associate  justice,  Columbus  Upson,  of  Texas. 

For  attorney  for  the  Territory,  Russel  Howard,  of  Arizona. 

For  marshal,  Samuel  J.  Jones,  of . 

I  have  not  been  able  to  find  out  the  present  residence  of  Mr.  Howard. 
Very  respectfully,  vour  obedient  servant, 

Til 8.  BRAGG. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 


60  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  14, 18C2. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  the  foregoing  nominations  ho  referred  to  the  Coin 
mittee  on  Territories. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Ailairs.  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nomination  of  R.  H.  Dawson. 
as  lieutenant-colonel;  of  William  H.  Betts,  as  major;  W.  H.  Kilpatrick. 
as  major;  Goode  Bryan,  as  colonel;  T.  J.  Randolph,  jr.,  L.  T.  Wood- 
ruff, E.  H.  Harris,  William  Barnewall,  jr.,  B.  S.  Bryan,  and  Robert 
Thomas,  as  brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major;  H.  H. 
Strawbridge,  J.  T.  Peyton,  R.  Maynard  Marshall,  D.  S.  Farrar. 
Charles  H.  Thomas,  J.  J.  Young,  J.  S.  K.  Bennett,  Richard  S.  Cox. 
Wilson  M.  Cary,  John  W.  Wpodson,  S.  Woodson  Venable,  Har- 
rison Robertson,  James  C.  Haskins,  Samuel  Frank,  R,  M.  Gates,  J.  B. 
Godwin,  and  H.  McCoy,  as  assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank 
of  captain;  N.  H.  Brown,  James  Pagan,  A.  A.  Canova,  Thomas  C. 
Peek,  and  John  C.  Whitner,  as  brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank 
of  major;  Benjamin  H.  Sumner,  Robert  E.  Wood,  and  H.  D.  Stowo. 
as  assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  Foster  Ely,  Joseph 
L.  Gregory,  George  W.  Griffin,  Maurice  H.  Vaughan,  and  A.  L. 
Stough,  as  chaplains;  J.  M.  Cooper,  John  L.  Cowardin,  Robert  T. 
Coles,  Samuel  T.  Nicholson,  D.  W.  Jones,  Joel  A.  Battle,  jr.,  G.  F. 
Simonton,  jr.,  H.  C.  Winger,  Henry  B.  Ransom,  W.  T.  Nicholson, 
and  James  E.  Marshall,  as  adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenants; 
W.  D.  Pickett,  as  assistant  adjutant-general,  with  the  rank  of  major; 
R.  G.  H.  Kean  and  James  Barrow,  as  assistant  adjutants-general, 
with  the  rank  of  captain;  F.  D.  Lee  and  John  McCrady,  as  engineers, 
with  the  rank  of  captain;  John  B.  Tapscott  and  W.  D.  Storke.  as 
engineers,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  and  John  J.  Hedrick,  as 
major,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations 
be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  llth  instant)  the  nomination  of  B.  F.  Cheatham, 
Samuel  Jones,  and  John  P.  McCown,  as  major-generals;  of  J.  M. 
Hawes,  W.  D.  Smith,  C.  W.  Field,  and  John  H.  Forney,  as  briga- 
dier-generals, reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said 
nominations  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  do  advise  and  consent  to  their  appoint- 
ment, agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

• 

FRIDAY,  MARCH  14,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ordered,  That  the  resolutions  of  the  North  Carolina  State  conven- 
tion relating  to  the  reenlistment  of  volunteers  be  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr,  Orr  presented  several  devices  for  a  flag  for  the  Confederate 


Mar.  14, 1862.]  SENATE.  61 

States,  designed  by  Mrs.  C.  C.  Clay,  of  Alabama:  which  wore  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 

Mr.  Oldham  presented  a  communication  from  James  R.  Arnold  in 
relation  to  duties  on  iron  belonging  to  the  Western  Texas  Railroad 
Company;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects,  and  that 
they  lie  on  the  table: 

A  petition  of  members  of  the  First  Regiment  of  Texas  Volunteers, 
praying  a  repeal  of  the  act  of  Congress  depriving  companies  in  the 
service  of  the  privilege  of  electing  their  own  officers  in  cases  of 
vacancies  occurring  therein;  and 

A  memorial  of  R.  O.  Davidson,  praying  for  aid  in  the  construction 
of  a  machine  for  aerial  navigation. 

Mr.  Haynes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  who  was 
instructed  by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported  a  bill  (S.  23)  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the  members  of 
the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  disbursement  of  the 
contingent  fund;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 
ordered  to  be  placed  upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  President  appoint  the  members  of  the  Joint  Com- 
mittee on  Engrossment  and  Enrollment  on  the  part  of  the  Senate. 

Messrs.  Phelan,  Mitchel,  and  Maxwell  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}'  had  examined 
and  found  duly  enrolled  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  increase  the  clerical 
force  of  the  War  Department. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last  reported  to  have 
been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forth- 
with presented  to  the  President  for  his  approbation. . 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  the  memorial  of  C.  A.  Farwell,  of  New  Orleans, 
part  owner  of  ship  C.  A.  Farwell,  praying  compensation  for  certain 
expenses  out  of  proceeds  of  prize,  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
the  Judiciary,  with  instructions  to  inquire  into  the  expediency  of 
reporting  a  general  law  in  relation  to  the  subject. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ord,.r<'d,  That  the  Hon.  William  T.  Dortch  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  sessions  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  Horn  James  M.  Baker  have  leave  of  absence  from 
the  sessions  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  call  upon  the  person  or 
persons  having  the  same  in  possession,  and  demand  and  receive  all 
books,  records,  lists  of  nominations  and  other  documents  and  papers 
belonging  and  appertaining  to  the  executive  business  of  the  late  Pro- 
visional Congress,  and  hold  the  same  for  the  use  and  subject  to  the 
order  of  the  Senate. 

Ordered  aho,  That  the  Secretary  cause  the  proper  Executive  Depart- 
ments to  be  notified  promptly  of  all  cases  of  nominations  for  office 


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before  said  Provisional  Congress,  which  have  been  either  continued 
or  rejected,  or  not  acted  upon,  and  of  which  no  information  or  notice 
may  nave  been  furnished  to  the  Executive  heretofore. 

Mr.  Phelan  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  24)  to  prevent  the  cultivation  of  cotton  during  the  year 
1862; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times. 

Mr.  Phelan  moved  to  refer  the  bill  to  the  Committee  on  the 
Judiciary. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  instructed  me  to  return,  in 
accordance  with  the  request  of  the  Senate,  the  resolution  (H.  R. — )  recommending 
the  planters  of  the  Confederate  States  to  refrain  from  the  cultivation  of  cotton  and 
tobacco,  and  to  devote  their  energies  to  raising  provisions. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of 
the  Treasury;  which  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance,  and  that 
50  copies  thereof  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Semmes  presented  a  substitute  for  the  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treas- 
ury notes  a  legal  tender. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  printed. 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  instructed  to  inquire  and  report 
whether  the  Congress  have  the  power,  under  the  Constitution,  to  make  Treasury 
notes  and  other  paper  issues  a  legal  tender  in  payment  of  private  and  public  debts, 
and  the  extent  of  such  power. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (S.  22)  to  provide  a  staff  for  the  general  assigned 
to  the  command  of  the  Army,  reported  it,  with  an  amendment  thereto, 
by  way  of  substitute. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Sem  te  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  March  14,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Mar.  14, 1862.]  SENATE.  63 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  13,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

FIRST   ALABAMA    CAVALRY    REGIMENT,   PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
James  H.  Claiiton,  to  take  rank  December  3,  1861,  Alabama. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
M.  W.  Hannon,  to  take  rank  December  11,  1861,  Alabama. 

Major. 
W.  W.  Allen,  to  take  rank  December  11,  1861,  Alabama. 

TWENTY-THIRD    ALABAMA    REGIMENT,   PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Colonel. 
F.  K.  Beck,  to  take  rank  November  5,  1861,  Alabama. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Joseph  B.  Bibb,  to  take  rank  November  5,  1861,  Alabama. 

Major. 
Felix  Tait,  to  take  rank  November  5,  1861,  Alabama. 

ELEVENTH    TEXAS   CAVALRY    REGIMENT,   PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
William  C.  Young,  to  take  rank  October  2,  1861,  Texas. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
James  J.  Diamond,  to  take  rank  October  2,  1861,  Texas. 

Major. 
John  W.  May  rant,  to  take  rank  October  2,  1861,  Texas. 

THIRD    GEORGIA    CAVALRY    BATTALION,   PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Major. 
Duncan  L.  Clinch,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Georgia. 

EIGHTH    VIRGINIA    CAVALRY    REGIMENT,   PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Major. 
Henry  Fitzhugh,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Virginia. 

SEVENTH    SOUTH    CAROLINA    BATTALION,  PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Major. 
P.  II.  Nelson,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

SIXTH    ARKANSAS    CAVALRY    BATTALION,   PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Major. 
David  G.  White,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Arkansas. 


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NINTH    ALABAMA    KKGIMENT,   PKOV1SIONAI,    AKMY. 

•  Major. 

Jere  H.  J.  Williams,  to  take  rank  October  21,  1861,  Alabama. 
Brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

C.  E.  Snodgrass,  Virginia;  J.  Blair  Hoge,  Virginia;  Madison  McAfee,  Mississippi; 
Philip  H.  Powers,  Virginia;  Benjamin  T.  Duval,  Arkansas;  John  S.  Green,  South 
Carolina. 

Assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

B.  F.  Reed,  Alabama;  John  H.  Parkhill,  Virginia;  James  M.  Russell,  Georgia; 
Thomas  M.  Barker,  South  Carolina;  William  Old,  jr.,  Virginia;  George  E.  Taylor, 

;  L.  B.  Norvell, ;  G.  D.  Mitchell,  Missouri;  S.  S.  Stakely,  Tennessee^ 

William  L.  Shark ey,  jr.,  Mississippi;  William  F.  Young,  Arkansas;  Thomas  W. 
Oliver,  Alabama;  Alfred  B.  Chunn,  North  Carolina;  Thomas  W.  Randolph,  Texas; 
Howard  Lindsley,  Virginia;  Thomas  Henderson,  Virginia;  Arthur  B.  Bullard,  Mis- 
sissippi; Alfred  F.  Branham,  Florida;  George  F.  Watson,  Alabama;  William  H. 
Gibbons,  Georgia;  Walton  Smith,  Arkansas. 

Brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

A.  Milton  Hawken,  Mississippi;  D.  T.  Webster,  Alabama;  John  D.  Allen,  Ten- 
nessee; R.  V.  Bonneau,  South  Carolina. 

Assistant  commissaries,  ivith  the  rank  of  captain. 

John  A.  Walker,  Georgia;  William  D.  Van  Dyke,  Tennessee;  E.  A.  McWhorter, 
Alabama;  James  C.  Duty,  Texas;  D.  R.  Hawkins,  Tennessee;  John  B.  Ogden, 
Arkansas;  T.  C.  Brewer,  Alabama;  J.  W.  Stansell,  Arkansas;  John  D.  Sprigg, 
Arkansas;  J.  J.  Beauchamp,  Mississippi. 

Chaplain. 
Benjamin  J.  Baldwin,  Georgia. 

Adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

William  W.  Head,  to  take  rank  January  28,  1862,  Georgia. 
James  R.  Binford,  to  take  rank  August  31,  1861,  Mississippi. 
James  H.  Judkins,  to  take  rank  December  11,  1861,  Alabama. 
O.  M.  Messick,  to  take  rank  October  2,  1861,  Texas. 
H.  Goldthwaite,  to  take  rank  November  5,  1861,  Alabama. 
William  M.  Brewer,  to  take  rank  November  16,  1861,  Tennessee. 
Thomas  Lewis,  to  take  rank  March  5,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  H.  Home,  to  take  rank  February  6,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Assistant  adjutants-general,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

Osmun  Latrobe,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Virginia. 
Henry  Craft,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Aid^-de-camp,  with  the  rank  of  lieutenant. 

Francis  G.  Ravenel,  first  lieutenant,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
George  T.  Banks,  first  lieutenant,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Mississippi. 
William  McWillie,  jr.,  second  lieutenant,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Engineer,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 
V.  Sheliha,  to  take  rank  March  7,  1862,  Louisiana. 


Mar.  14, 1862.]  SENATE.  65 

FIRST    LOUISIANA    ARTILLERY    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Second  lieutenants. 

William  Palfrey,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  Louisiana. 
John  T.  Purves,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Louisiana. 
J.  P.  Butler,  to  take  rank  March  12,  1862,  Louisiana. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  William  Old, 
jr.,  as  assistant  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolvea,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  G.  D.  Mitchell 
as  assistant  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

'V'/'/W,  That  the  nominations  in  the  foregoing  list  not  this  day 
confirmed  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Militar}^  Affairs. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  March  IS,  1863. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  13,  1862. 

To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointments 
in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States,  under  act  of  Congress  (No.  146)  approved 
May  20,  1861: 

Lieutenant. 

William  II.  Ward,  of  Virginia. 

Assistant  paymasters. 

Douglas  F.  Forrest,  of  Virginia;  William  H.  Odenheimer,  of  Georgia. 
1  am,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States  of  America,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  March  13,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

C   J — VOL  2- 


66  JOURNAL    OF   THE  I  Mar.  14, 1862. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  13,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointments 
in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States,  under  act  of  Congress  (No.  331)  approved 
December  24,  1861: 

Lieutenants  for  tJie  war. 

Robert  J.  Bowen,  of  Mississippi;  Edwin  F.  Gray,  of  Texas;  F.  B.  Brand,  of  Louisi- 
ana; George  W.  Gift,  of  Tennessee;  Thomas  W.  W.  Davies,  of  Alabama;  Patrick 
McCarrick,  of  North  Carolina;  S.  Wellford  Corbin,  of  Virginia. 

Assistant  paymasters  for  the  war. 

Junius  J.  Lynch,  of  Maryland;  Samuel  W.  Hutchinson,  of  Louisiana;  Leslie  E. 
Brooks,  of  Alabama. 

Assistant  surgeons  for  the  war. 

Marcellus  Ford,  of  Virginia;  Robert  T.  Baldwin,  of  Virginia;  S.  L.  Bonner,  of 
Virginia. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  March  14,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  14,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Brigadier-generals. 

Seth  Ml  Barton,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Virginia. 
Dabney  H.  Maury,  to  take  rank  March  12,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  B.  Villepigue,  to  take  rank  March  13,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Henry  E.  McCulloch,  to  take  rank  March  14,  1862,  Texas. 
John  S.  Bowen,  to  take  rank  March  14,  1862,  Missouri. 
B.  H.  Helm,  to  take  rank  March  14,  1862,  Kentucky. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolred,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  be  directed  to  inform  the  President  that 
the  names  of  Thomas  R.  Dunn  and  John  H.  Munford,  nominated  as  second  lieuten- 
ants in  the  First  Virginia  Battalion,  were  incorrectly  and  by  error  reported  to  him 
as  having  been  eonnrnir<l. 

On  motion  b}^  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


Mar.  15, 1862.]  SENATE.  67 

SATURDAY,  MARCH  15,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  R.  O.  Davidson  have  leave  to  withdraw  his  memorial. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved  (the  House  of  Representatives  concurring),  That  Congress  will  adjourn  on 
Thursday,  the  twenty-seventh  day  of  March,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  at 
twelve  o'clock  m.,  to  meet  again  on  the  day  of  next,  in  the  city  of 

Richmond,  unless  called  together  at  some  other  time  or  place  by  proclamation  of  the 
President. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (S.  24)  to  prevent  the  cultivation  of  cotton  during  the 
year  1862;  and  the  question  being  on  referring  the  bill  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  vote  by  which  the  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  recommending  the 
planters  of  the  Confederate  States  to  refrain  from  the  cultivation  of 
cotton  and  tobacco,  and  devote  their  energies  to  raising  provisions, 
was  rejected,  was  reconsidered. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  resolution  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  jravs  o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Davis,  Henry,  Mitchel,  Orr, 
Sparrow,  and  Semmes. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Haynes,  Hunter,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Pres- 
ton, and  Wigfall. 

So  it  was 

fiesolved,  That  this  resolution  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as 
aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Haynes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  expe- 
diency of  providing  by  law  for  obtaining,  by  way  of  loan,  for  the  use  of  the  Confed- 
erate Government,  on  the  bonds  of  said  Government,  having  twenty  years  to  run,  at 
an  interest  of  eight  per  cent  per  annum,  from  the  time  when  the  blockade  now  upon 
the  Southern  ports  shall  have  been  removed,  such  quantity  of  cotton  now  on  hand  in 
the  Confederate  States  as  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  may  be  able  to  procure,  and 
report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 


68  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  15, 1862. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  I  am  instructed  to  inform  the  Senate  that  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives have  passed,  in  secret  session,  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  be  entitled  "An  act  to  provide 
for  the  further  defense  of  the  bay  of  Mobile  and  the  Alabama  River." 

In  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  this 
day  reported  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  was  reported  to 
the  Senate. 

Ordwed,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered^  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of.  the  bill  (S.  22)  to  provide  a  staff  for  the  general  assigned  to 
the  command  of  the  Army. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Strike  out  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  insert: 

That  whenever  the  President  shall  assign  a  general  to  duty  at  the  seat  of  govern- 
ment, the  said  general  shall  be  entitled  to  the  following  staff,  to  wit:  A  military 
secretary,  with  the  rank  of  colonel;  four  aids-de-canip,  with  the  rank  of  major;  and 
such  clerks,  not  to  exceed  four  in  number,  as  the  President  shall,  from  time  to  time, 
authorize.  The  pay  and  allowances  of  the  military  secretary  and  aids-de-ramp  shall 
be  the  same  as  those  of  officers  of  cavalry  of  the  like  grade;  and  the  salaries  of  the 
clerks  shall  not  exceed  twelve  hundred  dollars  per  annum  for  each.  Such  officers, 
office  furniture,  fuel,  and  stationery  shall  be  provided  for  the  said  general  as  the 
duties  of  his  office  may  render  necessary;  to  be  paid  for  out  of  the  appropriation  for 
the  contingent  expenses  of  the  War  Department, 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  ''An  act  to  pro- 
vide a  staff  and  clerical  force  for  any  general  who  may  be  assigned  by 
the  President  to  duty  at  the  seat  of  government." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE  SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  Robert  Josselyn,  his  Secretary  : 

To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  #/»/<.-.• 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  <>i  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Mar.  17, 1862.]  SENATE.  69 

NAVY  DEPARTMENT,  CONFEDERATE  STATES, 

March  14,  /.W..'. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR  :  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointments 
in  the  Xavy  of  the  Confederate  States,  under  act  of  Congress  (No.  331)  approved 
December  24,  1861 : 

Lieutenant  for  the  tear. 
Thomas  Arnold,  of  Arkansas. 

Assistant  surgeon  for  the  loar. 

Thomas  Emory,  of  Maryland. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant,  S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  Thomas  Arnold, 
of  Arkansas,  as  lieutenant  for  the  war  ;  when  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion. 

Ordered,  That  the  nomination  of  Thomas  Emory  be  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  14th  instant)  the  nominations  of  William  H.  Ward, 
as  lieutenant,  and  Douglas  F.  Forrest  and  William  H.  Odenheimer,  as 
assistant  paymasters,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of 
said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  nomination  by  the  President. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  14th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Robert  J.  Bowen, 
Edwin  F.  Gray,  F.  B.  Brand,  George  W.  Gift,  Thomas  W.  W.  Davies, 
Patrick  McCarrick,  and  S.  Wellford  Corbin,  as  lieutenants  for  the 
war  ;  Junius  «!.  Lynch,  Samuel  W.  Hutchinson,  and  Leslie  E.  Brooks, 
as  assistant  paymasters  for  the  war;  and  Marcellus  Ford,  Robert  T. 
Baldwin,  and  S.  L.  Bonner,  as  assistant  surgeons  for  the  war,  reported, 
with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  in  concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Ri-xolt'fd*  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

MONDAY,  MARCH  17,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  24)  to  prevent  the  cultivation  of  cotton  during  the 
year  1862; 

When, 

After  debate, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 


70  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  17, 1862. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President,  by  Mr. 
Robert  Josselyn: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  17,  1862. 
To  the  President  oftlie  Senate  of  the  Confederate  St«ti'*: 

I  have  appointed  Burton  X.  Harrison,  of  Mississippi,  my  Private  Secretary,  in 
the  place  of  Robert  Josselyn,  resigned. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

Mr.  Johnson  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  25)  to  repeal  act  No.  —  of  the  Provisional  Congress  of 
the  Confederate  States,  and  to  enact  a  substitute  therefor; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  the  Judiciary. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  provid- 
ing for  the  election  of  a  printer  to  the  two  Houses  of  Congress,  in  which  I  am  directed 
to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  resolutions  of  the  North  Carolina  State 
convention  relating  to- the  reenlistment  of  volunteers,  and  that  they 
lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Johnson  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  26)  to  regulate  the  navigation  of  the  Confederate  States, 
and  to  establish  direct  trade  with  foreign  nations;   . 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  Commerce. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  1)  to  legalize  the  organization  of  certain  companies 
in  Tennessee,  reported  it,  with  the  motion  that  the  committee  be  dis- 
charged from  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill,  and  that  it  lie  upon 
the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  tin- amendments  of 
the  Senate  to  the  amendments  of  the  House  to  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (,S.  IL> )  to  regulate 
the  compensation  of  the  officers  of  the  Senate  and  of  the  House  of  Representatives. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  23)  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the 
members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  dis- 
bursement of  the  contingent  fund;  and  having  been  amended,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  "NVhole.  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  17)  to  encourage  enlistments  in  the  Corps 
of  Marines;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered^  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 


Mar.  17, 1862.]  SENATE.  71 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 
Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )'to  pro- 
vide further  for  the  public  defense,  in  which  I  aru  directed  to  request  the  concurrence 
of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
provide  further  for  the  public  defense,  this  day  communicated  from 
the  House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence;  which  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Orde?*ed,  That  all  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  offered  by 
him  yesterday,  for  adjournment  on  the  27th  instant,  be  in  secret  legis- 
lative session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered^  That  the  vacancies  occasioned  in  the  Committee  on  Naval 
Affairs  by  the  absence  of  Messrs.  Dortch,  Baker,  and  Simms  from  the 
sessions  of  the  Senate,  be  filled  temporarily  by  the  President. 

Mr.  Davis  was  appointed  in  place  of  Mr.  Dortch,  Mr.  Hill  in  place 
of  Mr.  Baker,  and  Mr.  Burnett  in  place  of  Mr.  Simm.s. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  10)  to  authorize  the  President  to  convene  Con- 
gress at  extraordinary  times  and  places. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  words 
"the  President  shall  deem  it  necessary  to  convene  Congress  at  an 
extraordinary  place"  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "in  the 
judgment  of  the  President  the  public  exigency  shall  require," 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

Pending  the  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  that  the  bill  lie  upon  the  table, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  further  defense  of  the  Bay  of  Mobile  and 
the  Alabama  River,  and  a  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under 
military  necessity,  and  to  provide  for  the  indemnity  thereof,  I  am  directed  to  bring 
them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  provide  for  the  further  defense  of  the  Bay  of 
Mobile  and  the  Alabama  River;  and 

S.  7.  An  act  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under  military 
necessity,  and  to  provide  for  the  indemnity  thereof. 


72  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  18, 1862. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last  reported  to  have 
been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forth- 
with presented  to  the  President  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semraes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  YA.,  Nan-It  17,  186%. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate,  for  the  advice  of  the  Senate,  the  following-named  officers,  viz: 
For  Secretary  of  State,  J.  P.  Benjamin,  of  Louisiana. 
For  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  C.  G.  Memminger,  of  South  Carolina. 
For  Secretary  of  War,  G.  W.  Randolph,  of  Virginia. 
For  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  S.  R.  Mallory,  of  Florida. 
For  Attorney-General,  Thomas  H.  Watts,  of  Alabama. 
For  Postmaster-General,  John  H.  Reagan,  of  Texas. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


TUESDAY,  MARCH  18,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R. — )  to  establish  certain  post  routes 
therein  named,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  bill  last  mentioned  (H.  R. — )  as 
in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  a  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  24)  to  prevent  the  cultivation 
of  cotton  during  the  year  1862,  and  that  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  yesterday,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  act: 

S.  7.  An  act  to  regulate  the  destruction  of  property  under  military  necessity,  and 
to  provide  for  the  indemnity  thereof.' 


Mar.  18, 1862.]  SENATE.  73 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lainar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  from  the  Senate 
(S.  11)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress,  with  amendments; 
in  which  amendments  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  11)  last  mentioned;  when  it  was 

tfesofoed,  That  they  disagree  to  the  first,  second,  and  third  amend- 
ments, and  agree  to  the  fourth  and  fifth  amendments. 

('/'</>/',''/.  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
accordingly. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  following  nominations: 

J.  P.  Benjamin,  Secretary  of  State: 

C.  G.  Memminger,  Secretary  of  the  Treasury; 

G.  W.  Randolph,  Secretary  of  War; 

S.  R.  Mallory,  Secretary  of  the  Navy; 

Thomas  H.  Watts,  Attorney-General;  and 

John  H.  Reagan,  Postmaster-General. 

And  on  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  J.  P. 
Benjamin '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advi.se  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  C.  G. 
Memminger? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  G.  W. 
Randolph  \ 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Ri  xnlred,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
J.  P.  Benjamin,  C.  G.  Memminger,  andG.  W.  Randolph,  agreeably  to 
the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  the  question. 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  S.  R. 
Mallory  \ 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  asked  by  Mr.  Ha}Tnes, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  nomination  of  S.  R.  Mallory  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  vote  by  which  the  nomination  of 
J.  P.  Benjamin  was  confirmed  be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  KT^  '  ~   i  o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  ana  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 
Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Cla\~,  Clark,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Orr,  Preston,  and 
Semmes. 


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Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Davis,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson, 
Mitchel,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  Senate  refused  to  reconsider  the  vote  confirming  the  nomina- 
tion of  J.  P.  Benjamin. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  S.  R. 
Mallory;  and 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  S.  R. 
Mallory? 

(  Yeas  13 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -j  XT 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Hill,  Hunter,  Mitchel, 
Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Orr,  and  Preston. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
S.  R.  Mallory,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Thomas  H. 
Watts? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  John  H. 
Reagan  ? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Thomas  H.  Watts  and  John  H.  Reagan,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of 
the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  reconsider  the  vote  by  which  the  nomina- 
tions of  C.  G.  Memminger,  G.  W.  Randolph,  S.  R.  Mallory,  Thomas 
H.  Watts,  and  John  H.  Reagan  were  confirmed, 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  14th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Seth  M.  Barton,  Dab- 
ney  H.  Maury,  John  B.  Villepigue,  Henry  E.  McCulloch,  John  S. 
Bowen,  and  B.  H.  Helm  as  brigadier-generals,  reported,  with  the  rec- 
ommendation that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  llth  instant)  the  nominations  of  B.  F.  Cheatham, 
Samuel  Jones,  and  John  P.  McCown,  as  major-generals;  J.  M.  Hawes, 
G.  H.  Steuart,  W.  D.  Smith,  J.  E.  Slaughter,  C.  W.  Field,  John  H. 
Forney,  and  P.  J.  Semmes,  as  brigadier-generals,  reported,  with  the 
recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 


Mar.  18, 1862.]  SENATE.  75 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military-  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nominations  of  R.  G.  Higgins, 
James  Grimshaw,  and  Leonidas  W.  Smith,  as  brigade  quartermasters, 
with  the  rank  of  major;  James  L.  Powers,  Robert  Payne,  J.  "W.  Sims, 
William  G.  Gammon,  Henry  T.  Tucker,  George  T.  Andrews,  Henry 
E.  Loebnitz,  Alexander  Winn,  and  James  Russell,  as  assistant  quarter- 
masters, with  the  rank  of  captain;  Amzi  Babbitt,  William  P.  Duncan, 
and  Thomas  J.  Higginbotham,  as  brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank 
of  major;  John  G.  Turpin,  J.  B.  Prewitt,  John  T.  Graves,  ;md  R.  R. 
Nash,  as  assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  P.  H.  Thom- 
son, A.  G.  Dickinson,  and  A.  P.  Mason,  as  assistant  adjutants-general, 
with  the  rank  of  captain;  Charles  Pickett,  J.  Robert Troup,  Norman  S. 
Walker,  H.  M.  Mathews,  and  John  A.  Cobb,  as  aids-de-camp,  with  the 
rank  of  first  lieutenant;  C.  H.  Dimmock  and  Francis  L.  J.  Thyssens, 
as  engineers,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  H.  J.  Rogers,  as  engineer,  with 
the  rank  of  tirst  lieutenant;  William  H.  Gillespie,  G.  Donnellan,  and 
John  W.  Green,  as  engineers,  with  the  rank  of  second  lieutenant;  and 
J.  B.  Carter,  as  lieutenant-colonel  of  artillerj",  reported,  with  the 
recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Reserved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  14th  instant)  the  nominations  of  James  H.  Clan- 
ton,  as  colonel;  M.  W.  Hannon,  as  lieutenant-colonel;  W.  W.  Allen,  as 
major;  F.  K.  Beck,  as  colonel;  Joseph  B.  Bibb,  as  lieutenant-colonel; 
Felix  Tait,  as  major;  William  C.  Young,  as  colonel;  James  J.  Diamond, 
as  lieutenant-colonel;  John  W.  Mayrant,  as  major;  Duncan  L.  Clinch, 
as  major;  Henry  Fitzhugh,  as  major;  P.  H.  Nelson,  as  major;  David  G. 
White,  as  major;  Jere  H.  J.  Williams,  as  major;  J.  Blair  Hoge,  C.  E. 
Snodgrass,  Madison  McAfee,  Philip  H.  Powers,  and  John  S.  Green, 
as  brigade  quartermasters,  writh  the  rank  of  major;  B.  F.  Reed,  John 
H.  Parkhill,  James  M.  Russell,  Thomas  M.  Barker,  George  E.  Taylor, 
L.  B.  Norvell,  S.  S.  Stakely,  William  L.  Sharkey,  jr.,  William  F. 
Young,  Thomas  W.  Oliver,  Alfred  B.  Chunn,  Thomas  W.  Randolph, 
Howard  Lindsley,  Thomas  Henderson,  Arthur  B.  Bullard,  Alfred  F. 
Branham,  George  F.  Watson,  William  H.  Gibbons,  and  Walton  Smith, 
as  assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  A.  Milton 
Hawken,  D.  T.  Webster,  John  D.  Allen,  and'R.  V.  Bonneau,  as  bri- 
gade commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major;  John  A.  Walker,  William 
D.  Van  Dyke,  E.  A.  McWhorter,  James  C.  Duty,  D.  R.  Hawkins,  T.  C. 
Brewer,  J.  W.  Stansell,  John  D.  Sprigg,  and  J.  J.  Beauchamp,  as 
assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  Benjamin  J.  Baldwin, 
as  chaplain;  William  W.  Head,  James  R.  Binford,  James  H.  Judkins, 
O.  M.  Messick,  H.  Goldthwaite,  William  M.  Brewer,  Thomas  Lewis, 
and  John  H.  Home,  asadjutants,  with  the  rank  of  firstlieutenant;  Osmun 
Latrobe  and  Henry  Craft,  as  assistant  adjutants-general,  with  the  rank 
of  captain;  Francis  G.  Ravenel  and  George  T.  Banks,  as  aids-de-camp, 
with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  William  McWillie,  jr.,  as  aid-de- 


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camp,  with  the  rank  of  second  lieutenant;  and  V.  Sheliha,  as  engineer, 
with  the  rank  of  captain,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all 
of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  when,  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  14th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Benjamin  T.  Duval, 
as  brigade  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of  major,  and  John  B.  Ogden, 
as  assistant  commissary,  with  the  rank  of  captain,  reported,  with  the 
recommendation  that  said  nominations  be  not  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  Benjamin  T.  Duval  and  John  B.  Ogden  as  nominated  by  the 
President. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  15th  instant)  the  nomination  of  Thomas  Emory,  of 
Maryland,  as  assistant  surgeon  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  his  nomination  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Thomas  Emory,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

WEDNESDAY,  MARCH  19,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Semmes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  directed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  paying,  during  the  continuance  of  the  present  war,  the  pensions 
allowed  by  the  laws  of  the  United  States  to  the  widows  of  deceased  officers  und 
soldiers  of  the  Army  whose  husbands,  at  the  time  of  their  decease,  were  citizens  of 
any  one  of  the  States  comprising  this  Confederacy,  said  widows  now  being  citizens  of 
the  Confederate  States;  and  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  consider 
the  bill  (S.  8)  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  revenue  from 
commodities  imported  from  foreign  countries,"  and  other  laws  irnpos 
ing  duties  on  imports. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed  to 
and  that  it  be  made  the  special  order  for  Tuesdaj',  the  25th  instant. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  consider 
the  bill  (S.  18)  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President  in  case 
of  vacancies  in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  Vice-President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed. 

Mr.  Burnett  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  (S.  1)  to  legalize  the  organization  of  certain  companies  in 
Tennessee  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  and  that  said  com- 


Mar.  19, 1862.  J  SENATE.  77 

mittee  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  propriety  of  reporting  a  general  law  that  will 
recognize  officers,  and  their  rank,  companies  and  regiments  which  may  have  been 
mustered  into  the  service  or  organized  by  order  of  commanding  officers  without 
having  the  minimum  number  of  men  now  required  by  law  for  companies,  battalions, 
and  regiments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named,  I  am  directed  to 
bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  Secre- 
tary of  the  Treasury  to  pay  district  collectors  in  certain  cases. 

The  House  of  Representatives  insist  on  their  amendments  to  the  bill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  11)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  11)  last  mentioned,  insisted  on  by  that 
House;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Resolved,  That  they  insist  on  their  disagreement  to  the  said  amend- 
ments, and  ask  a  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two 
Houses. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  Sen- 
ate be  appointed  by  the  President  pro  tempore;  and 

Mr.  Burnett,  Mr.  Barn  well,  and  Mr.  Wigfall  were  appointed  accord- 
ingly. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the 
Attorney-General  in  relation  to  the  return  to  the  Senate,  from  the 
Department  of  Justice,  of  certain  executive  documents  and  papers  of 
the  late  Provisional  Congress;  which  was  read,  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate, 
requesting  information  from  him  in  relation  to  depositories  of  funds 
at  Memphis,  New  Orleans,  and  other  cities  or  ports  of  the  Confederate 
States;  which  was  read,  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolred,  That  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate  Rule  No.  38  requires  that  the  yeas  and 
nays  on  nominations  should  be  furnished  the  President  as  well  as  the  result  of  the 
action  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  inserting 
after  the  word  w<  should"  the  word  "not," 
It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 


78  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Mar.  19, 1862. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  resolution? 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved,  That  Senators  have  leave  to  communicate  freely  and  fully,  in  confidence, 
with  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  concerning  business  in  executive  session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  substituting 
therefor  the  following,  viz: 

That  Rule  No.  38  and  all  kindred  questions  authorizing,  defining,  or  limiting  the 
rights,  duties,  or  wishes  of  individual  Senators  to  communicate  to  and  with  the 
President  in  regard  to  matters  in  executive  session  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Rules  for  consideration  and  report, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  question  on  agreeing  to  the  resolutions  amended  then  recurring, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  resolution  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  Secretary  be  directed  to  commu- 
nicate to  the  President  the  result  of  the  action  of  the  Senate  upon  the 
nominations  of  }Testerday  without  the  yeas  and  nays, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  motion  by  striking  out  the 
word  "without"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word  "with," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  of  agreeing  to  the  motion  as  amended, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  \V  igfall, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  amendment  to  the  thirty -eighth 
rule  of  the  Senate;  which  was  laid  over,  under  the  operation  of  Rule  48: 

Insert  after  the  word  "Senate,"  where  it  first  occurs,  the  following  words:  "  but 
he  shall  not  be  furnished  with  the  names  of  the  Senators  voting  by  yeas  and  nays 
upon  nominations  to  office  made  by  the  President,  but  only  the  general  result,  in 
numbers,  as  declared  by  the  Chair." 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  Senate  being  again  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  19,  1863. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  supplementary  to  a  report 
heretofore  submitted  by  him,  and  referred  to  in  that  document. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  State*: 

I  nominate  M.  L.  Smith,  of  —  — ;  John  Seldon  Roane,  of  Arkansas,  and  S.  R. 
Gist,  of  South  Carolina,  to  be  brigadier-generals,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of 
the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

MARCH  19,  1862. 


Mar.  20, 1862.]  SENATE.  79 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  19,  1863. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  to  take  rank  from 
date  of  confirmation : 

To  be  brigadier-generals. 

M.  L.  Smith,  Louisiana;  John  Seldon  Roane,  Arkansas;  S.  R.  Gist,  South  Carolina. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  vour  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Militan^  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  10th  and  14th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Thomas  R. 
Dunn  and  John  H.  Munford,  as  second  lieutenants  in  the  First  Vir- 
ginia Battalion,  and  William  Palfrey,  JohnT.  Purves,  and  J.  P.  Butler, 
as  second  lieutenants  in  the  First  Louisiana  Regiment  of  Artillery, 
reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  lie 
upon  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith, 

Ordered,  That  the  nominations  last  mentioned  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Territories,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  13th  instant)  the  following  nominations  for  the  Terri- 
tory of  Arizona,  viz:  For  governor,  John  R.  Baylor;  secretary, 
Robert  Josselyn;  chief  justice,  Alexander  M.  Jackson;  associate  jus- 
tice, Columbus  Upson;  attorney,  Russel  Howard;  marshal,  Samuel  J. 
Jones,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations 
be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  MARCH  20,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Hill  presented  a  series  of  resolutions  adopted  by  the  Georgia 
Conference  of  the  M.  E.  Church  South,  on  the  state  of  the  country, 
and  in  relation  to  the  reduction  of  the  pay  of  chaplains  in  the  Army; 
which  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  a  resolution  inquiring  into  the  expediency 
of  suspending  the  collection  of  duties  on  foreign  imports  during  the 
existence  of  the  war,  or  during  the  blockade;  and  that  it  lie  upon  the 
table. 

11  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

.Vr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  encour- 
age the  manufacture  of  saltpeter  and  small  arms,  in  which  I  am  directed  to  ask  the 
concurrence  of  the  Senate. 


80  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  20,  1862. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  joint  reso- 
lution (H.  R.  — )  recommending  the  planters  of  the  Confederate  States  to  withdraw 
from  the  cultivation  of  cotton  and  tobacco,  and  devote  their  energies  to  the  raising  of 
provisions,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  Presi- 
dent. 

Mr.  Davis  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  lay  before  the  Senate  the  offi- 
cial reports  of  the  affair  of  Roanoke  Island. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Dixon,  their  Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  insist  on  their  amendments  to  the  bill 
of  the  Senate  (S.  11)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress,  agree  to 
the  conference  asked  by  the  Senate  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses,  and 
have  appointed  Mr.  Garland  of  Arkansas,  Mr.  Ashe  of  North  Carolina,  and  Mr.  Hoi- 
combe  of  Virginia  managers  at  the  same  on  their  part. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  supplemental  report  of  the  Secretary  of  Win-. 
reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it  be  printed,  and  that  the 
injunction  of  secrecy  be  removed  therefrom. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  said  report;  and 
in  concurrence  with  the  first  part  thereof,  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  said  supplemental  report  be  printed;  and  in  con- 
currence with  the  second  part  thereof, 

Resolved,  That  the  injunction  of  secrecy  be  removed  therefrom. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  transmit  to  our  commissioners  in 
Europe  copies  of  the  supplemental  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  with  accompany- 
ing documents,  of  March  seventeenth,  relative  to  an  exchange  of  prisoners  with  the 
Federal  authorities. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  that  a  thousand  extra  copies  of  the  sup- 
plemental report  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  and  accompanying  docu- 
ments, be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate, 

Ordered,  That  the  motion  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

On  motion, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

After  which,  being  again  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  consider 
the  bill  (S.  2)  to  levy  a  war  tax  on  cotton  produced  in  the  year  1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  indefinitely  postponed. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  providing  proper  penalties  for  trading  with  the  enemy;  especially  in 
selling,  giving,  or  delivering,  or  attempting  to  sell,  give,  or  deliver  cotton,  tobacco, 
or  naval  stores  to  the  enemy. 


Mar.  21, 1862.]  SENATE.  81 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treasury  notes  a  legal  tender. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  offered  by  Mr. 
Semmes, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  bill  and  amendment  lie  upon  the 
table, 

After  discussion, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  March  20,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  William  N.  R.  Beall,  of  Arkansas,  to  be  a  captain  in  the  Corps  of 
Cavalry  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of 
the  Secretary  of  Var. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  19,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  William  N.  R.  Beall,  of  Arkansas,  to  be  a 
captain  in  the  Corps  of  Cavalry  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  to 
take  rank  March  16,  1861. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Acting  Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
William  N.  R.  Beall  as  captain  in  the  Corps  of  Cavalry;  and  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the -nomination. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  19th  instant)  the  nominations  of  John  Seldon 
Roane  and  S.  R.  Gist  as  brigadier-generals  in  the  Provisional  Army, 
reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 
The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
John  Seldon  Roane  and  S.  R.  Gist  as  brigadier-generals,  agreeably  to 
the  nomination  of  the  President. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  MARCH  21,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Burnett,  from  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the 
Senate  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  11) 
to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress,  reported: 

That,  having  met  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  House,  they  have 
agreed  to  recommend  to  their  respective  Houses  as  follows:  That  the  Senate  strike 

c  j— VOL  2—04 6 


82  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  21. 1862. 

out  "  three  thousand  dollars"  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  ''twenty-seven  hundred  and 
sixty  dollars,"  and  that  they  strike  out  "two  hundred  and  fifty  dollars"  and  insert 
in  lieu  thereof  "  two  hundred  and  thirty  dollars." 

That  the  House  recede  from  its  amendment  to  the  first  section  inserting  "  twenty- 
five  hundred  dollars"  and  in  lieu  thereof  insert  "twenty-seven  hundred  and  sixty 
dollars." 

That  the  House  recede  from  its  second  amendment  and  instead  of  the  words  "  two 
hundred  and  eight  dollars  and  thirty-three  and  one-third  cents"  insert  "two  hun- 
dred and  thirty  dollars." 

That  the  House  recede  from  its  third  and  fourth  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  report;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein,  and  that  the  bill  be  amended 
accordingly. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  following  bills  from  the  House  of  Representatives  were  read 
the  first  and  second  times: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  saltpeter  and  of 
small  arms. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  provide  for  the  election  of  printer  to  both 
Houses  of  Congress. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  pa}7 
district  collectors  in  certain  cases. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  recommending  the  planters  of  the  Confeder- 
ate States  to  refrain  from  the  cultivation  of  cotton  and  tobacco,  and 
devote  their  energies  to  raising  provisions. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  and  resolution  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  the}r  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary, 
and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  for  his  approbation. 

Mr.  Orr  presented  several  devices  for  a  Confederate  States  flag, 
designed  by  J.  H.  H.,  of  South  Carolina;  which  were  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  Committee  on  Printing,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  motion  to  print  1,000  copies  of  the  supplemental  report  of  the 
Secretary  of  War,  and  accompanying  documents,  reported  in  favor  of 
printing  the  same;  and 

The  report  was  concurred  in. 

Mr.  Clay  presented  the  memorial  of  Robert  B.  Craddock,  messenger 
of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  praying  for  an  inn  vase  of 
his  compensation;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  hill  (H.  R.  — )  to  pro- 
vide for  ascertaining  and  detailing  artisans  and  mechanics  from  the  Confederate 
States  Army. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  organization  of  a  corps  of  officers 
for  the  working  of  niter  caves  and  establishing  niter  beds. 

Also,  a  bill  (  H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  President  to  increase  his  personal  staff. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill  (S.  12) 
of  the  Senate,  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  the  otlicers  of  the  Senate  and  of  the 
House  of  Representatives,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature 
of  their  President. 


Mar.  21,  1862.]  SENATE.  83 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  correctly  enrolled 

A  bill  (S.  12)  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  the  officers  of  the 
Senate  and  of  the  House  of  Representatives. 

The  bill  last  reported  to  have  been  examined  having  been  signed  by 
the  President,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forthwith 
presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approba- 
tion; and  he  being  absent  from  the  capital,  it  was  returned  to  the 
Senate. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  the  report  of  the  com- 
mittee of  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  11) 
to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  1'n^iih  /it:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  adopted  a  joint  resolution  author- 
izing the  President  to  send  additional  commissioners  to  foreign  countries,  and  for 
other  purport  •>. 

They  have,  by  unanimous  consent,  amended  the  enrolled  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  pro- 
vide for  the  further  defense  of  the  Bay  of  Mobile  and.  the  Alabama  River,  after  being 
signed  by  the  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  and  President  of  the  Senate, 
in  which  amendment  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  enrolled  bill  last  mentioned,  viz: 

In  the  thirteenth  line  of  the  first  section  strike  out  the  words  "and 
to  cause  to  be  enlisted"  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "consist- 
ing of." 

And,  by  unanimous  consent,  it  was 
'i  '/.  That  they  concur  therein. 

ed,  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Phelan.  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  heretofore  reported  to  have  been  truly  enrolled  and 
reported  this  day  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  to  have  been 
amended  by  them,  after  being  signed  by  the  Speaker  of  that  House 
and  the  President  of  the  Senate;  and  that  the  amendment  had  been 
correctly  made  and  the  bill  duly  enrolled. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 


Mr.  J'rex'nhiit:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  the 
amended  enrolled'  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  provide  further  for  the  defense  of  the  Mobile 
Bay  and  the  Alabama  River,  1  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature 
of  their  President. 

The  President  having  signed  the  amended  enrolled  bill  last  men- 
tioned, it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forthwith  pre- 
sented to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approbation; 
and  he  being  absent  from  the  capital,  it  was  returned  to  the  Senate. 


84  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  22, 1862. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treasury  notes  a  legal  tender. 

The  question  being  on  the  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  bill  and 
amendment  lie  upon  the  table, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  March  20,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  for  your  advice  William  M.  Browne,  to  be  Assistant  Secretary  of  State, 
as  recommended  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  State. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
DEPARTMENT  OP  STATE,  March  20,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  appointment:  William  M. 
Browne,  of  Georgia,  to  be  Assistant  Secretary  of  State. 

Your  obedient  servant,  J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  State. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  nomination. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  William 
M.  Browne? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

fiesolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  M.  Browne,  to  be  Assistant  Secretary  of  State,  agreeably  to 
the  nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


SATURDAY,  MARCH  22,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered ana  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  policy 
of  the  Government  taking  possession  of  all  the  cotton  and  tobacco  heretofore  sub- 
scribed to  the  produce  loan,  paying  for  the  same  in  bonds  of  the  Confederacy,  payable 
at  the  expiration  of  twenty  years,  with  interest  at  the  rate  of  eight  per  cent,  payable 
semiannual  ly,  and  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Resolved  further,  That  the  same  committee  inquire  into  and  report  upon  the  policy 
of  inducing  further  subscriptions  of  cotton  and  tobacco  to  the  produce  loan,  by  agree- 
ing to  pay  an  equitable  price  for  cotton  and  tobacco  thus  subscribed  in  the  following 
manner,  to  wit:  One-fourth  of  the  amount  in  Treasury  notes,  and  the  balance  in 
bonds,  payable  in  twenty  years,  bearing  eight  per  cent  interest,  payable  semiannually. 

Mr.  Preston  presented  a  device  for  the  flag  and  arms  of  the  Con- 
federate States  of  America,  designed  by  John  De  Haviland,  late  an 
officer  of  dragoons,  United  States  Army,  and  ex  charge  d'  affaires 


Mar.  22, 1862.]  SENATE.  85 

ad  interim,  at  Madrid;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Flag 
and  Seal. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  adopted  a  joint  resolution  for 
the  relief  of  Mrs.  Julia  Tyler,  executrix  of  Hon.  John  Tyler. 

They  have  also  adopted  a  joint  resolution  to  aid  our  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the 
enemy. 

Jn  which  resolutions  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Brown  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  28)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the 
organization  of  the  Navy,"  approved  March  16,  1861; 
which  was  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  from 
the  House  of  Representatives  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  relief  of  Mrs.  Julia 
Tyler,  executrix  of  Hon.  John  Tyler;  which  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no 
amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  following  resolution  and  bills  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives were  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs: 

H.  R.  — .  Resolution  to  aid  our  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the  enemy; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  for  the  organization  of  a  corps  of  officers  for  the 
working  of  niter  caves  and  establishing  niter  beds; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  ascertaining  and  detailing  artisans 
and  mechanics  from  the  Confederate  States  Army;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  President  to  increase  his  personal 
staff. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  who  were  instructed 
by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  27)  to  prohibit  any  cotton,  tobacco,  military  and  naval 
stores  being  furnished  to  the  enemy,  and  to  provide  penalties  for  the 
violation  thereof; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  placed  upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  \V  hole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treasury  notes  a  legal  tender. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered^  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  Monday,  the  24th  instant. 


86  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Mar.  J4 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representative?  have  passed  a  bill  from  the  Senate 
(S.  22)  to  provide  a  staff  and  clerical  force  for  any  general  who  may  be  assigned  by 
the  President  to  duty  at  the  seat  of  government. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  from 
the  House  of  Representatives  (H.  R.  — )  authorizing1  the  President 
to  send  additional  commissioners  to  foreign  countries,  and  for  other 
purposes;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs. 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication 
from  the  Secretary  of  War.  transmitting  the  report  of  the  battle  of 
Roanoke  Island. 

Ordered^  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of 
T.  R.  Dunn,  J.  H.  Munford,  William  Palfrey,  John  T.  Purves.  and 
J.  P.  Butler,  to  be  second  lieutenants  in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment? 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


MONDAY,  MARCH  24,  1832. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

The  Secretary  of  the  Senate  this  day  presented  to  the  President  of 
the  Confederate  States,  for  his  approbation,  the  following  bills  and 
resolution: 

S.  12.  An  act  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  the  officers  of  the 
Senate  and  of  the  House  of  Representatives; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named:  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  recommending  the  planters  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America  to  refrain  from  the  cultivation  of  cotton  and 
tobacco,  and  devote  their  energies  to  raising  provisions. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was  re- 
ferred the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to 
pay  district  collectors  in  certain  cases,  reported  it  with  an  amendment 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  bill  as  in  Committee  o! 
the  Whole;  and  the  reported  amendment  having  been  agreed  to.  tlu\ 
bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  concurred  in. 

(>,•<!,  r»l.  That  the  amendment  be  engn>»ed  and  the  l>ill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pa-»  with  an  amendment. 


Mar.  24, 1862.]  SENATE.  87 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  from  the  House  of  Representatives  (H. 
R.  — )  to  aid  our  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the  enemy,  reported  it 
with  an  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  resolution  as  in  Committee  of 
the  Whole;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

<-Wtm7,  That  it  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Calendar. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  from  the  Senate 
(S.  22)  to  provide  a  staff  and  clerical  force  for  any  general  who  may  be  assigned  by 
the  President  to  duty  at  the  seat  of  government. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  joint  res- 
olution (H.  R. — )  for  the  relief  of  Mrs.  Julia  Tyler,  executrix  of  Hon.  John  Tyler, 
I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  ascertaining  and  detail- 
ing artisans  and  mechanics  from  the  Confederate  States  Army,  reported 
it  without  amendment. 

Mr.  Preston  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affaire  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
necessity  and  propriety  of  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  taking  posses- 
sion of  the  railroads  within  the  Confederacy,  and  of  repairing,  working,  and  manag- 
ing the  same,  so  as  to  render  them  most  effective  for  the  transportation  of  troops, 
provisions,  and  munitions  of  war;  and  that  the  committee  have  leave  to  report  by  bill 
or  otherwise. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  /VtW</<  id:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  23)  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the  members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives, and  the  disbursement  of  the  contingent  fund. 

They  have  concurred  in  an  amendment  of  the  Senate  to  a  joint  resolution  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  (H.  R.  — )  to  aid  our  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the 
enemy. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Hunter  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Public  Buildings  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  leasing  a  building  for  the  use  of  the  State  Department,  and  for  execu- 
tive offices. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}'  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled 

A  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  relief  of  Mrs.  Julia  Tyler, 
executrix  of  Hon.  John  Tyler. 

The  President  having  signed  the  resolution  last  reported  to  have 
been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  pre- 
sented to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 


88  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  26, 1862. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

The  Secretary  of  the  Senate  this  day  presented  to  the  President  of 
the  Confederate  States,  for  his  approbation,  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  pro- 
vide for  the  further  defense  of  the  Bay  of  Mobile  and  the  Alabama 
River. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
of  the  resolution  from  the  House  of  Representatives  (H.  R.  — )  to 
aid  our  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the  enemy;  and  the  reported  amend- 
ment, as  amended  on  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  having  been  agreed  to, 
the  resolution  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was 
concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  resolution  read 
the  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time  as  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treasury  notes  a  legal  tender. 

On  the  question  of  agreeing  to  the  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the 
bill  and  substitute  lie  upon  the  table, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Rules,  to  whom  was  referred  the 
thirty-eighth  rule  of  the  Senate,  with  instructions  to  consider  and 
report  upon  the  rights  and  duties  of  individual  Senators  to  communi- 
cate to  and  with  the  President  in  regard  to  matters  transpiring  in  exec- 
utive session,  reported  a  resolution  in  relation  to  the  subject. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  have  leave  to  sit  again  and  to  report 
further. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

TUESDAY,  MARCH  25,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  8)  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  reve- 
nue from  commodities  imported  from  foreign  countries,"  and  other 
laws  imposing  duties  on  imports. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  on  yesterday  approved  and  signed  an  act  (S.  12) 
entitled  "An  act  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  the  officers  of  the  Senate  and  of 
the  House  of  Representatives." 


Mar.  25, 1862.]  SENATE.  89 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  joint  resolution  of  the  House  to  aid  our  prisoners  in  the  hands  of 
the  enemy. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  the  foregoing  resolu- 
tion, and  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress,  I 
am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills  and  resolution: 

S.  22.  A  bill  to  provide  a  staff  and  clerical  force  for  any  general 
who  may  be  assigned  by  the  President  to  duty  at  the  seat  of  government; 

S.  11.  A  bill  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress; 
and 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  to  aid  our  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the 
enemy. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  and  resolution  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary, 
and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  9)  to  make  Treasury  notes  a  legal  tender. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  bill 
and  substitute  lie  upon  the  table, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

Being  again  in  secret  legislative  session, 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  referred, 
on  the  26th  of  February,  the  resolution  relative  to  repealing  duties  on 
imports,  and  abolishing  all  ports  of  entry,  reported  it,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  it  is  inexpedient  to  legislate  upon  the  subject. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  26)  to  regulate  the  navigation  of  the  Confederate  States, 
and  to  establish  direct  trade  with  foreign  nations,  reported  it  without 
amendment,  and  that  it  ought  not  to  pass. 

Mr.  Orr,  from  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  resolution  requesting  the  President  to  instruct  Mr.  John 
Slidell,  commissioner  from  this  Government  to  His  Majesty  Louis 
Napoleon,  Emperor  of  the  French,  to  propose  to  His  Majesty  terms 
for  a  treaty  of  amity  and  commerce  between  the  two  Governments, 
reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

Mr.  Orr,  from  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  of  the  House  of  Representatives  (H.  R.  — ) 
authorizing  the  President  to  send  additional  commissioners  to  foreign 
countries,  and  for  other  purposes,  reported  it  without  amendment. 
Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Orr,  from  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  resolution  in  relation  to  the  foreign  policy  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  reported  it  without  amendment. 


90  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  25,  1862. 


L  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Oldham  presented  a  memorial  of  officers  of  the  Fourth  Texas 
Regiment,  praying  the  repeal  of  the  law  providing  for  the  promotion 
of  officers  by  seniority  and  rank. 

(Jrdered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  messages  were  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary": 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  ^4,  1S62. 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

NAVY  DEPARTMENT,  CONFEDERATE  STATES, 

Richmond,  Va.,  March  21,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointments 
in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States,  under  acts  of  Congress  (No.  146)  approved 
May  20,  1861,  and  (No.  331)  approved  December  24,  1861: 

Lieutenant. 
James  I.  Waddell,  of  North  Carolina,  late  a  lieutenant  in  the  United  States  Navy. 

Assistant  surgeon. 

Osborn  S.  Iglehart,  of  Maryland,  late  an  assistant  surgeon  in  the  United  States  Navy. 
Assistant  surgeon  for  the  war. 

Samuel  D.  Drewry,  of  Virginia. 

With  much  respect,  I  am,  sir,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 
Secretary  of  tin 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered^  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Illchiiiniid.  March  25,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  Sl<it,.--: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATUS  OK  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Riclfn«>i«l.  March  ,.'.'.  1S62. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

FIRST    REGIMENT   GEORGIA    REGULARS,   PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
William  J.  Magill,  to  take  rank  February  6,  1862,  Georgia. 

Lieutenant  -en!' 
William  Ms.rtin.  to  take  rank  February  ti.  1862,  Georgia. 


Mar.  25, 1862.]  SENATE.  91 

• 

Major. 

John  D.  Walker,  to  take  rank  June  19,  1861,  Georgia. 

Captain. 

H.  D.  D.  Twiggs,  to  take  rank  February  6,  1862,  Georgia. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

Presideiit,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  nominations;  and 
it  was 

Resol/ved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  J.  Magill,  William  Martin,  John  D.  Walker,  and  H.  D.  D. 
Twiggs,  agreeabty  to  their  respective  nominations. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  25,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OP  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  24,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  oi  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

TWELFTH    GEORGIA    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
Z.  T.  Conner,  to  take  rank  December  13,  1861,  Georgia. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 

Abner  Smead,  to  take  rank  December  13,  1861,  Georgia. 

Major. 

Willis  A.  Hawkins,  to  take  rank  December  13,  1861,  Georgia. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

Presidetit,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  last 
mentioned;  and  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Z.  T.  Conner,  Abner  Smead,  and  Willis  A.  Hawkins,  agreeably  to 
their  respective  nominations. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  25,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
ic  jH-ctively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


92  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Mar.  26, 1862. 

• 

WAR  DEPARTMENT,  CONFEDERATE  STATES, 

Richmond,  March  22,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  to  take  rank  from 
date  of  confirmation : 

To  be  major-general. 

Dan.  Harvey  Hill,  North  Carolina. 

To  be  brigadier-general  of  artillery  (act  859). 
William  N.  Pendleton,  Virginia. 

Colonel  of  artillery  (act  359). 

J.  B.  Walton,  Louisiana. 

I  am,  sir,  very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Acting  Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  -       — , 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

WEDNESDAY,  MAKCH  26,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  R.  B.  Craddock. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  President  to  increase 
his  personal  staff,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  the  resolutions  of  the  Georgia  Conference  M.  E.  Church 
South,  on  the  state  of  the  country,  and  in  relation  to  the  pay  of  chap- 
lains in  the  Army,  made  a  report,  accompanied  by  a  bill  (S.  29)  to 
amend  the  several  acts  in  relation  to  the  pay  of  chaplains  in  the  Army; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  ascertaining  and  detailing  artisans 
and  mechanics  from  the  Confederate  States  Army;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Mr.  Johnson  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  a  joint  committee  of  two  on  the  part  of  the  Senate  and  three  on  the 
part  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  be  appointed  to  examine  into  the  condition  of 


Mar.  26, 1862.]  SENATE.  93 

the  records  and  all  other  papers  of  the  Provisional  Congress  heretofore  directed  to  be 
turned  over  to  the  keeping  of  the  two  Houses  respectively,  with  a  view  to  make  some 
proper  disposition  of  them;  and  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  the  President  appoint  the  members  of  the  committee 
on  the  part  of  the  Senate;  and 

Mr.  Johnson  and  Mr.  Hunter  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lainar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  fix 
the  time  for  holding  the  Confederate  court  for  the  northern  district  of  Georgia;  in 
which  I  am  directed  to  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  a  bill  (S.  23)  to  regu- 
late the  mode  of  paying  members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and 
the  disbursement  of  the  contingent  fund,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for 
the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
fix  the  times  for  holding  the  Confederate  court  for  the  northern  dis- 
trict of  Georgia;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  con- 
sidered as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made, 
it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  18)  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President 
in  case  of  vacancies  in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  Vice-President. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  the  amendments  proposed  to  the  bill  by 
the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  25)  to  repeal  act  No.  —  of  the  Provisional  Con- 
gress of  the  Confederate  States,  and  to  enact  a  substitute  therefor, 
reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  printed. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  28)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide 
for  the  organization  of  the  Navy,"  approved  March  16, 1861,  reported 
it  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendment  be  printed. 

Mr.  Burnett,  from  the  Committee  on  Public  Buildings,  who  was 
instructed  by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported  a  Joint  resolution  (S.  5)  authorizing  the  Joint  Committee 
on  Public  Buildings  to  lease  a  suitable  building  for  the  use  of  the 
State  Department  and  for  offices  for  the  President;  which  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole; 
and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 


94  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  26,  1862. 

sideration  of  the  bill  (S.  19)  to  organize  the  Supreme  Court  of  the 
Confederate  States. 

After  debate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semrnes, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  8)  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  reve- 
nue from  commodities  imported  from  foreign  countries,"  and  other 
laws  imposing  duties  on  imports. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed  to 
and  made  the  special  order  for  to-morrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill: 

S.  23.  A  bill  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the  members  of  the 
Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  disbursement  of  the 
contingent  fund. 

The  President  having  signed  the  bill  last  reported  to  have  been 
examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forthwith 
presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approba- 
tion. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  yesterday,  approved 

and  signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  11.  An  act  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress;  and 
S.  22.  An  act  to  provide  a  staff  and  clerical  force  for  any  general  who  may  be 

assigned  by  the  President  to  duty  at  the  seat  of  government. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  joint  resolution  (H. 
R.  — )  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  an  act  to  authonze  the  President  to  cause  to 
be  constructed  a  certain  number  of  gunboats,  approved  December  24,  1861;  in  which 
I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  last 
mentioned;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Spin-row  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  report  to  the  Senate,  in  secret 
session,  the  amount  of  quartermaster,  commissary,  and  ordnance  stores  and  ord- 
nance lost  in  the  recent  reverses  of  our  armies  at  Forts  Henry  and  Donelson,  and 
Fishing  Creek  and  Roanoke  Island,  and  in  the  retreats  from  Columbus,  New  Madrid, 
Bowling  Green,  Nashville,  and  the  lines  of  the  Potomac;  specifying  the  loss  in  each 
case. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 


Mar.  27,  1862.]  SENATE.  95 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  \\  <MV 
referred  (on  yesterday)  the  nominations  of  James  I.  Waddell,  to  be  a 
lieutenant;  Osborn  S.  Iglehart,  to  be  assistant  surgeon,  and  Samuel  D. 
Drewry,  to  be  assistant  surgeon  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed;  and  in  concur- 
rence with  said  report,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
James  I.  Waddell,  Osborn  S.  Iglehart,  and  Samuel  D.  Drewry,  agreeably 
to  their  nominations,  respectively. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  yesterday)  the  nominations  of  Dan.  Harvey  Hill,  to 
be  major-general;  William  N.  Pendleton,  to  be  brigadier-general  of 
artillerjr,  and  J.  B.  Walton,  to  be  colonel  of  artillery,  reported,  with 
the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Dan.  Harvey  Hill,  William  N.  Pendleton,  and  J.  B.  Wralton,  agreeably 
to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  MARCH  27,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  .Hon.  William  L.  Yancey,  a  Senator  from  the  State  of  Alabama, 
attended,  and  the  oath  prescribed  by  law  having  been  administered  to 
him  by  the  President,  he  took  his  seat  in  the  Senate. 

Mr.  OIT  presented  two  devices  for  a  Confederate  States  flag;  which 
were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciar}T,  to  whom  was  recom- 
mitted the  bill  (S.  18)  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President 
in  case  of  vacancies  in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  Vice-President, 
reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  b}r  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  following 
title,  viz: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  fix  the  compensation  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States; 
in  which  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  3)  to  provide  for  the  organization  of 
the  Arkansas  and  Red  River  Superintendency  of  Indian  Affairs,  to  regulate  trade 
and  intercourse  with  the  Indians  therein,  and  to  preserve  peace  on  the  frontiers. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  fix 
the  times  for  holding  the  Confederate  court  for  the  northern  district  of  Georgia,  I  am 
directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads  be 
discharged  from  the  further  consideration  of  the  communication  of 
M.  Dickson  in  relation  to  the  suspension  of  mail  service  on  the 
Sabbath. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barn  well. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


96  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  27.  1862. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Represent- 
atives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr. President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  disagreed  to  the  amendment  of  the 
Senate  to  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  relating  to  the  manner  of  paying  members 
of  the  Provisional  Congress  the  arrearages  of  their  pay  and  mileage. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  fix  the  times  for  holding  the 
Confederate  court  for  the  northern  district  of  Georgia. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  all  further  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  8)  to  repeal  an 
act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  revenue  from  commodities  imported 
from  foreign  countries,"  and  other  laws  imposing  duties  on  imports, 
be  in  secret  legislative  session. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  8)  last  mentioned;  which  was  read  as  follows: 

SECTION  1.  The  Congress  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America  do  enact,  That  the  act 
approved  May  twenty-first,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty -one,  entitled  "An  act  to  pro- 
vide revenue  from  commodities  imported  from  foreign  countries,"  and  all  other  laws 
imposing  duties  upon  goods  imported  from  foreign  countries  into  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,  be,  and  the  same  are  hereby,  repealed;  but  no  law  repealed  by 
virtue  of  the  acts  aforesaid  shall  be  revived  by  reason  of  the  passage  of  this.act. 

SEC.  2.  That  duties  shall  be  collected  and  paid  under  existing  laws  upon  all  goods 
heretofore  imported  from  foreign  countries  into  the  Confederate  States  which  are 
now  in  bond,  or  on  which  the  duties  have  not  been  paid,  as  though  this  act  were  not 


Mr.  Orr  raised  a  question  of  order,  objecting  to  the  further  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  on  the  ground  that,  under  the  second  clause  of  the 
seventh  section  of  the  first  article  of  the  Constitution,  such  a  bill 
could  not  be  originated  in  the  Senate;  and  as  a  test  of  the  principle  he 
moved  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  after  the  word  "America," 
in  the  eighth  line  of  the  first  section,  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the 
words  ube  so  amended  as  that  an  additional  duty  of  thirty  per  cent  be 
levied  upon  all  goods  imported  into  the  Confederate  States." 

Whereupon, 

The  President  held  that  under  general  parliamentary  law  the  amend- 
ment was  in  order,  but  under  the  Constitution  he  should  rule  it  out  of 
order.  But  to  determine  the  whole  question  the  President  said  he 
would  submit  the  matter  to  the  Senate;  and 

On  the  question, 

Has  the  Senate  constitutional  jurisdiction  of  the  subject? 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative,  -I  XT6a 

'  (  Nays 17 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  navs  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  votecl  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clay,  Hill,  Oldham,  Sparrow,  and  Semmes. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett.  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes, 
Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Simms,  Wig- 
fall,  and  Yancey. 


Mar.  27, 1862.]  SENATE.  97 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  yesterday,  approved 
and  signed  an  act  (S.  23)  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the  members  of  the  Senate 
and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  disbursement  of  the  contingent  fund. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consideration 
of  the  joint  resolution  of  the  House  of  Representatives  (H.  R.  — ) 
to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  execution  of  an  act  to  authorize  the 
President  to  cause  to  be  constructed  certain  gunboats,  approved 
December  2-i,  1861;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to 
the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading,. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Ri  *< 'Ived,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  remain  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making 
appropriations  for  the  support  of  the  Government  from  April  1  to  the  30th  of  Novem- 
ber, 1862,  and  for  objects  hereinafter  expressed;  also, 

A  bill  ( H.  R.  — )  to  provide  further  means  for  the  support  of  the  Government; 

In  which  I  am  directed  to  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  bills  last  mentioned  as  being  this  da}'  communicated  for  concur- 
rence from  the  House  of  Representatives  not  having  been  engrossed, 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  directed  to  return 
to  the  House  of  Representatives  House  bill  No.  — ,  entitled  "A  bill  making  appro- 
priations for  the  support  of  the  Government  from  April  first  to  the  thirtieth  of 
November,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  and  for  objects  hereinafter  expressed," 
and  House  bill  No.  — ,  entitled  "A  bill  to  provide  further  means  for  the  support  of 
the  Government;"  and  inform  the  House  that  the  bills  aforesaid  have  not  been 
engrossed  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  27)  to  prohibit  any  cotton,  tobacco,  and  military 
and  nuval  stores  being  furnished  to  the  enemy,  and  to  provide  penalties 
for  the  violation  thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  at  the  end  of 
the  first  section  the  words  ''grain  or  other  articles  calculated  to  subsist 
an  army," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
seventh  line  of  the  second  section,  the  words  "  with  death,  or," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  reconsider  the  vote  by  which  the  fore- 
going amendment  was  agreed  to, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  sixth  section  by  striking  out, 
in  the  fourth  line,  all  after  the  word  "discharged"  and  inserting  in 
lieu  thereof  the  words  "in  consequence  of  any  defect  in  the  indict- 
ment, or  in  consequence  of  any  amendment  thereof," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

To  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  following  section: 

SEC.  7.  That  no  fine  under  this  act  shall  be  for  a  less  sum  than  one  thousand  dol- 
lars, nor  any  imprisonment,  whether  with  or  without  hard  labor,  for  a  less  time  than 
twelve  months, 

c  J — VOL 


98  JOUKNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  28, 1862. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
No  further  amendment  being  proposed, 

The  bill  as  amended  was  reported  to  the  Senate,  and  the  amend- 
ments were  concurred  in. 
On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  27,  1862. 
To  the  President  of  the  Semite  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  March  25,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy,  under  act  of  Congress  (No.  331)  approved  December  24,  1861: 

Assistant  surgeons  for  the  wai 

William  Mason  Turner,  of  Virginia;  Edwin  G.  Booth,  of  Virginia,  and  W.  J. 
Addison,  of  Maryland. 

With  much  respect,  I  am,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  MARCH  28,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION, 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  Shelton 
C.  Davis,  clerk  of  the  senate  of  Virginia,  transmitting  a  resolution  of 
that  body,  tendering  to  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  the  use 
of  their  chamber  after  their  adjournment. 

The  communication  having  been  read, 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  are  respectfully 
returned  to  the  senate  of  Virginia  for  the  tender  of  their  chamber  for  the  use  of  the 
Confederate  States  Senate,  after  the  adjournment  of  the  general  assembly  of  Virginia. 

The  President  having  signed  the  bill  reported  by  the  committee  on 
yesterday  to  have  been  truly  enrolled,  viz:  A  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  fix  the 
times  for  holding  the  Confederate  court  for  the  northern  district  of 
Georgia,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forthwith  pre- 
sented to  the  President  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker, 


Mar.  28, 1862.]  SENATE.  99 

The  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (S.  29)  to  amend  the  several  acts 
in  relation  to  the  pay  of  chaplains  in  the  Army  was  reconsidered. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker, 

The  vote  on  the  engrossment  of  the  same  was  also  reconsidered. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  29)  last  mentioned;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  word 
"eighty,"  in  the  third  line  of  the  first  section,  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "one  hundred,''  and  to  further  amend  by  striking 
out  all  after  the  word  "with,"  in  the  fourth  line  of  the  same  section, 
and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "with  the  rank  of  captain." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigf all, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendments  be  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Militaiy  Affairs. 

Mr.  Clay  presented  the  memorial  of  citizens  of  Jackson  County, 
Ala.,  praying  some  action  of  Congress  to  prevent  a  draft  of  the  militia 
in  said  county;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (S.  1)  to  legalize  the  organization  of  certain  com- 
panies in  Tennessee,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  1)  last  mentioned,  and  the  reported  amend- 
ment, as  amended  on  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  was  agreed  to;  and  no 
further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate 
and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act 
to  recognize  the  organization  of  certain  militar}"  companies." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  device  for  a  Confederate 
States  Hag;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  President  to  increase 
his  personal  staff;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to 
the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Afr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  resolution: 
''Resolved  (the  Senate  concurring},  That  the  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives and  the  President  of  the  Senate  adjourn  their  respective  Houses  on  Monday, 
the  seventh  day  of  April,  anno  Domini,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two." 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  fix  the  compensation  of  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  their  amendment,  disagreed  to  by 
the  House  of  Representatives,  to  the  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  relating 


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to  the  manner  of  paying  members  of  the  Provisional  Congress  the 
arrearages  of  their  pay  and  mileage;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Resolved*  That  the  Senate  insist  on  their  said  amendment,  disagreed 
to  by  the  House,  and  ask  a  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the 
two  Houses. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  Sen- 
ate be  appointed  by  the  President;  and 

Mr.  Orr,  Mr.  Brown,  and  Mr.  Clark  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
accordingly. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making 
appropriations  for  the  support  of  the  Government  from  April  1  to  November  30, 1862, 
and  for  objects  hereinafter  mentioned;  also 

A  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  further  means  for  the  support  of  the  Government; 

In  which  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  two  bills  (H.  R.  — ,  — )  this  day  received  from  the  House  of 
Representatives  for  concurrence  were  severally  read  the  first  and 
second  times. 

Ordered,  That  they  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  authorizing  the  President  to  send 
additional  commissioners  to  foreign  countries,  and  for  other  purposes. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  that  the  vote  by  which  the  Senate  declared, 
on  yesterday,  that  they  had  not  constitutional  jurisdiction  of  the  sub- 
ject embraced  in  the  bill  (S.  8)  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  pro- 
vide revenue  from  commodities  imported  from  foreign  countries,"  and 
other  laws  imposing  duties  on  imports,  be  reconsidered, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXEX.TTIVK  DKPAKTMKNT, 

Ricliinonil,  Mnrch27,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confedernti'  Slnli'x: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their 
names,  respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Mar.  28, 1862.]  SENATE.  101 

r<>\  FEDERATE   STATES   OF    AMERICA,    AVAR    DEPARTMENT, 

RicJnutnul,  March  22,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

THIRD    ARKANSAS    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colontl. 
Van  H.  Manning,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
William  H.  Tebbs,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Major. 
J.  H.  Capers,  to  take  rank  March  11,  1862,  Arkansas. 

FOURTEENTH    LOUISIANA    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
R.  W.  Jones,  to  take  rank  February  19,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Z.  York,  to  take  rank  February  19,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Major. 
David  Zable,  to  take  rank  February  19,  1862,  Louisiana. 

TWENTY-EIGHTH    MISSISSIPPI    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
P.  B.  Starke,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
S.  W.  Ferguson,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Major. 
Edward  P.  Jones,  to  take  rank  February  24,  1862,  Mississippi. 

THIRTY-SIXTH    TENNESSEE    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Colonel. 
R.  J.  Morgan,  to  take  rank  February  26,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
John  N.  Dunn,  to  take  rank  February  26,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Major. 
W.  A.  Camp,  to  take  rank  February  26,  1862,  Tennessee. 

FIFTH    ALABAMA    BATTALION,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
William  D.  Chadick,  to  take  rank  February  26,  1862,  Alabama, 


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THIRTEENTH    GEORGIA    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
Marcellus  Douglass,  to  take  rank  February  1,  1862,  Georgia. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
James  M.  Smith,  to  take  rank  February  1,  1862,  Georgia. 

Major. 
John  H.  Baker,  to  take  rank  February  1,  1862,  Georgia. 

SECOND    ARKANSAS   CAVALRY    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Major. 
William  Gipson,  to  take  rank  January  26,  1862,  Arkansas. 

SECOND   ARKANSAS   REGIMENT,  PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Major. 
E.  Warfiekl,  to  take  rank  January  6,  1862,  Arkansas. 

TENTH    VIRGINIA    BATTALION,  PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Major. 
Benjamin  F.  Bradley,  to  take  rank  March  13,  1862,  Virginia. 

TWENTY-SIXTH    ALABAMA    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Colonel. 
E.  A.  O'Neal,  to  take  rank  from  confirmation,  Alabama. 

FIRST    ALABAMA    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Colonel. 
I.  G.  W.  Steedman,  to  take  rank,  etc.,  March  4,  1862,  Alabama. 

EIGHTH    VIRGINIA    CAVALRY   REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Henry  Fitzhugh,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  Virginia. 

FOURTH    ARKANSAS    REGIMENT,    PROVISIONAL    ARMY. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Samuel  Ogden,  to  take  rank  February  27,  1862,  Arkansas. 

FIRST   REGIMENT   LOUISIANA    ARTILLERY,    PROVISIONAL   ARMY. 

Second  lieutenants. 

Thomas  P.  B.  Ryan,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Robert  Bruce,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

George  W.  Grice,  Virginia;  J.  M.  Thomson,  Mississippi;  Clement  Young, ; 

Alexander  W.  Vick,  Tennessee;  G.  V.  Young,  Tennessee;  L.  F.  Johnston,  Alabama; 
Joseph  H.  Pendleton,  Virginia. 


Mar.  28, 1862.]  SENATE.  103 

Assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rani:  of  captain. 

J.  G.  Dent,  Tennessee;  L.  S.  McGwier,  Georgia;  Robert  H.  Smith,  Mississippi; 
Henry  E.  Gate,  Tennessee;  Belton  Mickle,  Louisiana;  A.  Smith  Jordan,  North  Caro- 
lina; J.  J.  Waggoner,  Virginia;  H.  H.  Epping,  Georgia;  C.  H.  Williams,  Mississippi; 
Horace  L.  Robards,  North  Carolina;  Rufus  P.  McClain,  Tennessee;  M.  H.  Stephens, 
Tennessee;  J.  E.  Roberts,  Arkansas;  D.  H.  Thomas,  Arkansas;  Henry  H.  McCune, 
Missouri;  Charles  A.  Watkins,  Missouri;  Joshua  Dear,  Missouri;  J.  G.  Michaeloffsky, 
Alabama. 

Brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

Clinton   McClarty,    Kentucky;   Robert  Tannahill,  Virginia;    Ferdinand   Molloy, 

;  M.  M.  Copeland, ;  William  B.  Stanard,  Virginia;  W.  W.  Guy,'Tennes- 

see;  H.  H.  Chalmers,  Mississippi. 

Assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

J.  D.  Witherspoon,  South  Carolina;  William  H.  Whitehead,  Georgia;  R.  A.  How- 
ard,   ;  Isaac  N.  Barnett,  Tennessee;  Simon  Myers,  Mississippi;  Edward  Miles, 

Louisiana;  John  P.  Campbell,  Tennessee;  David  Urquhart,  Louisiana;  T.  W.  Tansill, 
Virginia;  Samuel  Donald,  Louisiana;  C.  T.  Patin,  Louisiana;  Thomas  E.  Gregg,  South 
Carolina;  F.  O.  H.  White,  Alabama;  V.  H.  Claiborne,  Virginia;  William  M.  Priest, 
Missouri;  Lynch  Turner,  Missouri;  Andrew  S.  Justice,  Missouri;  J.  Henry  Graybill, 
Virginia;  John  W.  Fraley,  Texas;  Henry  T.  Hall,  Georgia. 

Chaplains. 

Archibald  Gould,  Florida;  W.  E.  Cameron,  Alabama;  Antoine  de  Chaignon,  Lou- 
isiana; William  M.  Dodson,  Missouri;  G.  W.  Rogers,  Missouri;  Julius  P.  Faison, 
North  Carolina;  J.  C.  Brown,  Virginia;  W.  C.  Dunlap,  Georgia. 

Adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

Elias  E.  Whitner,  to  take  rank  January  1,  1862,  Florida. 
Thomas  W.  Gumming,  to  take  rank  March  18,  1862,  Georgia. 

D.  C.  A.  Moses,  to  take  rank  February  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

E.  P.  Dandridge,  to  take  rank  March  18,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  L.  Hopkins,  to  take  rank  February  26,  1862,  Tennessee. 
C.  B.  Porter,  to  take  rank  March  10,  1862,  Virginia. 
Grimke  Rhett,  to  take  rank  March  19,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

J.  P.  Dillingham,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
John  S.  Mosby,  to  take  rank  February  17,  1862,  Virginia. 
David  Lewis,  to  take  rank  February  17,  1862,  Florida. 
Charles  \\.  Pullins,  to  take  rank  January  20,  1862,  Missouri. 
John  M.  Poteat,  to  take  rank  February  I",  1862,  North  Carolina. 
Miles  M.  Cowles,  to  take  rank  February  17,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
John  J.  Fitzpatrick,  to  take  rank  February  17,  1862,  Mississippi. 
Joseph  J.  Guyton,  to  take  rank  February  17,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Assistant  adjutants-general,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

H.  W.  Walter,  to  take  rank  March  19,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Charles  E.  Marshall,  to  take  rank  March  19,  1862,  Kentucky. 
John  M.  Stansifer,  to  take  rank  March  19,  1862,  Kentucky. 
W.  H.  Sellers,  to  take  rank  March  19,  1862,  Texas. 
Charles  \Vood,  to  take  rank  March  15,  1862,  Virginia. 
E.  E.  Portlock,  jr.,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  B.  Pendleton,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  Virginia. 

Aids-de-camp,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 


A.  Claxton  Sorrel,  to  take  rank  March  18,  1862, . 

J.  I.  Middleton,  jr.,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Louis  G.  Young,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
John  M.  Smith,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  Arkansas. 
Charles  Marshall,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  Virginia. 
J.  Lyle  Clarke,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Maryland. 


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ARTILLERY. 

Majors. 

R.  C.  Taylor,  to  take  rank  March  18,  1862,  Virginia. 
R.  L.  Walker,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Virginia. 

ENGINEERS. 

First  lieutenant. 

Walter  G.  Turpin,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  Virginia. 
I  am,  sir,  very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  P.  BENJAMIN, 

Acting  Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

SATURDAY,  MARCH  29,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Baker  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  30)  to  create  the  eastern  judicial  district  of  Florida,  and  to 
provide  for  the  appointment  of  judges  arid  officers  thereof; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Semmes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  6)  directing  how  prize  money  shall  be  paid  in 
certain  cases; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

[Ordered,  That]  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

A  resolution  inquiring  into  the  necessity  of  increasing  the  number 
of  soldiers  in  the  field  and  the  organization  of  camps  of  instruction, 
and  what  appropriations  ought  to  be  made  for  those  purposes  and  for 
an  increase  of  arms  for  the  public  defense;  and 

A  resolution  inquiring  into  the  justice  and  expediency  of  paying, 
during  the  continuance  of  the  present  war,  the  pensions  allowed  by 
the  laws  of  the  United  States  to  widows  of  deceased  officers  and  soldiers. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  28)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide 
for  the  organization  of  the  Navy,"  approved  March  16,  1861. 

The  bill  having  been  amended, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  ()i  r. 


Mar.  29,  1862.]  SENATE.  105 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
Monday,  the  31st  instant. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  18)  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President 
in  case  of  vacancies  in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  "Vice-President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  at  the  end  of 
the  third  section  the  words  "and  he  and  the  Vice-President  shall  hold 
their  offices  for  the  constitutional  term  of  six  jTears," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  fol- 
lowing: 

SEC.  2.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  whenever  the  offices  of  President  and  Vice- 
President  shall  both  become  vacant  by  death,  resignation,  or  removal  from  office, 
the  Secretary  of  State  shall  forthwith  cause  a  notification  thereof  to  be  made  to  the 
executive  of  every  State,  and  shall  also  cause  the  same  to  be  published  in  at  least 
one  of  the  newspapers  printed  in  each  State,  specifying  that  electors  of  the  President 
and  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States  shall  be  appointed  or  chosen,  in  the 
several  States,  on  the  first  Wednesday  in  November  then  next  ensuing:  Provided, 
There  shall  be  the  space  of  two  months  between  the  date  of  such  notification  and  the 
said  first  Wednesday  in  November;  but  if  there  shall  not  be  the  space  of  two  months 
between  the  date  of  such  notification  and  the  first  Wednesday  in  November,  and  if 
the  term  fur  which  the  President  and  Vice-President  last  in  office  were  elected  shall 
not  expire  on  the  twenty-second  day  of  February  next  ensuing,  then  the  Secretary 
of  State  shall  specify,  in  the  notification,  that  the  electors  shall  be  appointed  or 
chosen  the  first  Wednesday  in  November,  in  the  next  year  ensuing,  on  which  day 
the  electors  shall  accordingly  be  appointed  or  chosen;  and  the  electors  then  chosen 
or  appointed  shall  meet  and  give  their  votes  on  the  first  Wednesday  in  December 
then  next  ensuing;  and  the  proceedings  and  duties  of  said  electors  and  others  shall 
be  pursuant  to  the  directions  prescribed  in  an  act  to  put  in  operation  the  Govern- 
ment under  the  permanent  Constitution  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America, 
approved  May  twenty-first,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-one. 

SEC.  3.  Ana  be  itjin-tltt-r  I'nwtt'd,  That  the  President  then  elected  shall  be  inaugurated 
on  the  twenty-second  day  of  February  then  next  ensuing;  and  he  and  the  Vice- 
I  'resident  shall  hold  their  offices  for  the  constitutional  term  of  six  years. 

SEC.  4.  And  l»-  it  f>/rtlnr  ciinch'<l.  That  the  only  evidence  of  a  refusal  to  accept,  or 
of  a  resignation  of  the  othYe  of  President  or  Vice-President,  shall  be  an  instrument 
in  writing  declaring  the  same,  and  subscribed  by  the  person  refusing  to  accept,  or 
resigning,  as  the  case  may  be,  and  delivered  into  the  office  of  the  Secretary  of 
State, 

xTr 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The}reas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Hunter,  Johnson, 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston,  Simms,  and 
Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Haynes,  Henry,  Orr,  Sparrow,  and  Semmes. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to 
amend  the  act  approved  May  10,  1861,  entitled  "An  act  to  amend  an  act  to  provide 
for  the  public  defense;"  also, 


It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I 


106  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  29, 1862. 

A  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical  Department  of  the  Army; 
also, 

A  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  keeping  all  firearms  in  the  armies  of  the  Confederate 
Stattv  in  the  hands  of  effective  men; 

In  which  bills  1  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  insisted  on  their  disagreement  to  the  amend- 
ment of  the  Senate  to  a  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  in  relation  to  paying  to  members 
of  the  Provisional  Congress  the  arrearages  of  their  pay  and  mileage,  have  concurred 
in  the  request  of  the  Senate  for  a  committee  of  conference,  and  have  appointed  .Mr. 
Curry  of  Alabama,  Mr.  Chambers  of  Mississippi,  and  Mr.  Holt  of  Georgia  as  the 
committee  on  the  part  of  the  House. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  28,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States: 

The  operation  of  the  various  laws  now  in  force  for  raising  armies  has  exhibited 
the  necessity  for  reform.  The  frequent  changes  and  amendments  which  have  been 
made  have  rendered  the  system  so  complicated  as  to  make  it  often  quite  difficult  to 
determine  what  the  law  really  is,  and  to  what  extent  prior  enactments  are  modified 
by  more  recent  legislation. 

There  is  also  embarrassment  from  conflict  between  State  and  Confederate  legisla- 
tion. I  am  happy  to  assure  you  of  the  entire  harmony  of  purpose  and  cordiality  of 
feeling  which  have  continued  to  exist  between  myself  and  the  executives  of  the 
several  States;  and  it  is  to  this  cause  that  our  success  in  keeping  adequate  forces  in 
the  field  is  to  be  attributed. 

These  reasons  would  suffice  for  inviting  your  earnest  attention  to  the  necessity  of 
some  simple  and  general  system  for  exercising  the  power  of  raising  armies  which  is 
vested  in  the  Congress  by  the  Constitution.  But  there  is  another  and  more  important 
consideration.  The  vast  preparations  made  by  the  enemy  for  a  combined  assault  at 
numerous  points  on  our  frontier  and  seacoast  have  produced  the  result  that  might 
have  been  expected.  They  have  animated  the  people  with  a  spirit  of  resistance  so 
general,  so  resolute,  and  so  self-sacrificing  that  it  requires  rather  to  be  regulated  than 
to  be  stimulated.  The  right  of  the  State  to  demand,  and  the  duty  of  each  citizen  to 
render  military  service,  need  only  to  be  stated  to  be  admitted.  It  is  not,  however, 
wise  or  judicious  policy  to  place  in  active  service  that  portion  of  the  force  of  a  people 
which  experience  has  shown  to  be  necessary  as  a  reserve.  Youths  under  the  age  of 
18  years  require  further  instruction — men  of  matured  experience  are  needed  for 
maintaining  order  and  good  government  at  home,  and  in  supervising  preparations 
for  rendering  efficient  the  armies  in  the  field.  These  two  classes  constitute  the 
proper  reserve  for  home  defense,  ready  to  be  called  out  in  case  of  emergency,  and  to 
be  kept  in  the  field  only  while  the  emergency  exists.  But  in  order  to  maintain  this 
reserve  intact,  it  is  necessary  that  in  a  great  war  like  that  in  which  we  are  n<  >w 
engaged,  all  persons  of  intermediate  age  not  legally  exempt  for  good  cause  should 
pay  their  debt  of  military  service  to  the  country,  that  the  burthens  should  not  fall 
exclusively  on  the  most  ardent  and  patriotic. 

I  therefore  recommend  the  passage  of  a  law  declaring  that  all  persons  residing 
within  the  Confederate  States,  between  the  ages  of  18  and  35  years,  and  rightfully 
subject  to  military  duty,  shall  be  held  to  be  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate 
States,  and  that  some  plain  and  simple  method  be  adopted  for  their  prompt  enroll- 
ment and  organization,  repealing  all  of  the  legislation  heretofore  enacted  which 
would  conflict  with  the  svstem  proposed. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs 
and  that  it  be  printed. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  ( H.  R.  — )  to  enable 
the  States  assuming  the  payment  of  their  quotas  of  the  war  tax  to  pay  the  same  into 
the  Treasury. 

They  have  also  adopted  a  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  appointment  of  a 
special  committee  for  purposes  therein  named ; 

In  which  bill  and  resolution  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 


Mar.  29, 1862.]  SENATE.  107 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  raising  a  special  committee  for 
purposes  therein  named,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  con- 
sidered as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
Monday,  the  31st  instant. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  enable  the  States  assuming  the  payment  of  their 
quotas  of  the  war  tax  to  pay  the  same  into  the  Treasury,  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  following  bills  were  severally  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical  Depart- 
ment of  the  Arnry; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  approved  May  10,  1861,  entitled 
"An  act  to  amend  an  act  to  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved 
March  6,  1861;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  keeping  all  firearms  in  the  armies 
of  the  Confederate  States  in  the  hands  of  effective  men. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  execution 
of  an  act  to  authorize  the  President  to  cause  to  be  constructed  certain  gunboats, 
approved  December  24,  1861,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature 
of  their  President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  exe- 
cution of  an  act  to  authorize  the  President  to  cause  to  be  constructed 
certain  gunboats,  approved  December  24,  1861. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

After  the  transaction  of  executive  business, 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  instructed  to  report  a  bill  authorizing 
the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  receive  from  subscribers  to  the  produce  loan,  in 
exchange  for  bonds,  their  subscriptions  in  cotton  and  tobacco,  at  such  rates  as  may 
be  agreed  upon,  with  power  to  dispose  of  the  same  as  in  his  opinion  may  be  most  con- 
sistent with  the  public  interest. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 
Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate,  in  secret 
session,  what  number  of  small  arms  and  of  ordnance  have  been  purchased  abroad  by 
the  Government;  what  number  have  been  imported;  what  number  were  taken  by 
the  several  States  at  the  different  forts  and  arsenals  claimed  by  the  United  States; 
what  number  have  been  captured  from  the  enemy  in  all  our  battles;  what  number  of 


108  JOUKNAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  29. 1862. 

arms  (other  than  those  given  by  individuals,  commonly  called  sporting  guns — rifles 
or  shotguns),  of  an  efficient  or  modern  pattern,  are  in  possession  of  the  Government 
or  in  the  hands  of  the  soldiers;  and  what  number  are  manufactured,  monthly,  at  all 
manufactories  employed  by  the  Government,  and  where  those  manufactories  are 
situated. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  29,  1862, 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  accompanying  recommendation  by  the  Attor- 
ney-General for  appointment  to  office  as  therein  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  DEPARTMENT  OF  JUSTICE, 

Richmond,  March  26,  18t;.>. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  following  nominations  for  this  Department: 

Wade  Keyes,  of  Alabama,  as  Assistant  Attorney-General. 

Rufus  R.  Rhodes,  of  Mississippi,  as  Commissioner  of  Patents. 

George  E.  W.  Nelson,  of  Georgia,  as  Superintendent  of  Public  Printing. 

Alabama — William  G.  Jones,  Mobile,  as  judge  of  the  district  court;  A.  J.  Requier, 
Mobile,  as  district  attorney;  Benjamin  Pattison,  Huntsville,  as  marshal;  who  are  the 
present  incumbents. 

Arkansas — Daniel  Ringo,  Little  Rock,  as  judge  of  the  district  court;  Granville 
Wilcox,  Van  Buren,  as  district  attorney  of  the  western  district;  William  M.  Randolph, 
Little  Rock,  as  district  attorney  for  the  eastern  district;  James  M.  Brown,  Van  Buren, 
marshal  of  the  western  district;  John  G.  Halliburton,  Little  Rock,  as  marshal  of  the 
eastern  district;  all  of  whom  are  the  present  incumbents. 

Florida — Chandler  C.  Yonge,  Pensacola,  as  district  attorney;  Elias  E.  Blackburn, 
Monticello,  as  marshal,  who  are  the  present  incumbents.  Judge  Finley,  the  district 
judge,  having  very  lately  resigned,  1  am  not  prepared  now  to  submit  a  nomination 
of  his  successor. 

Georgia — Edward  J.  Harden,  Savannah,  as  judge  of  the  district  court;  John  C. 
Nicoll,  Savannah,  as  district  attorney;  Thomas  L.  Ross,  Macon,  as  marshal;  all  of 
whom  are  the  present  incumbents. 

Louisiana — Edwin  Warren  Moise,  New  Orleans,  as  judge  of  the  district  court; 
Henry  C.  Miller,  New  Orleans,  as  district  attorney;  Constantine  B.  Beverly,  New 
Orleans,  as  marshal;  all  of  whom  are  the  present  incumbents. 

Mississippi — Alexander  M.  Clayton,  Lamar,  as  judge  of  the  district  court;  Carnot 
Posey,  Woodville,  as  district  attorney;  William  H.  H.  Tison,  Pontotoc,  as  marshal; 
all  of  whom  are  the  present  incumbents. 

North  Carolina — Asa  Biggs,  Williamston,  as  judge  of  the  district  court;  George  V. 
Strong,  Goldsboro,  as  district  attorney;  Wesley  Jones,  Raleigh,  as  marshal;  all  of 
whom  are  the  present  incumbents. 

South  Carolina — Andrew  G.  Magrath,  Charleston,  as  judge  of  the  district  court; 
James  Conner,  Charleston,  as  district  attorney;  Daniel  H.  Hamilton,  Charleston,  as 
marshal ;  all  of  whom  are  the  present  incumbents. 

Tennessee — West  H.  Humphreys,  Nashville,  as  judge  of  the  district  court,  the 
present  incumbent;  Jesse  G.  Wallace,  Maryville,  as  district  attorney  for  the  eastern 
district.  A  district  attorney  for  the  western  district  and  a  marshal  for  each  district 
have  been  nominated  and  confirmed  bv  the  Senate. 

Virginia — James  D.  Halyburton,  Richmond,  as  judge  of  the  eastern  district;  John 
W.  Brockenbrough,  Lexington,  as  judge  of  the  western  district;  Patrick  H.  Aylett, 
Richmond,  as  attorney  for  the  eastern  district;  Fleming  B.  Miller,  Fincastle,  as  attor- 
ney for  the  western  district;  John  F.  Wiley,  Richmond,  as  marshal  of  the  eastern 
district;  Jefferson  T.  Martin,  Moundsvillr,  as  marshal  of  the  western  district;  all  of 
whom  are  the  present  incumbents. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

T1IS.   BRAGG. 


Mar.  29, 1862.]  SENATE.  109 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of 
West  H.  Humphreys,  as  judge  of  the  district  court,  and  Jesse  G. 
Wallace,  as  district  attorney  for  the  eastern  district  of  Tennessee;  and 
it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
West  H.  Humphreys  and  Jesse  G.  Wallace,  agreeably  to  the  nomina- 
tion of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of 
William  G.  Jones  and  A.  J.  Requier;  and  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  G.  Jones,  to  be  judge  of  the  district  court  of  Alabama,  and 
A.  J.  Requier,  to  be  district  attorney  of  the  district  court  of  Alabama, 
and  Benjamin  Pattison,  to  be  marshal  of  the  district  of  Alabama,  agree- 
ably to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  nominations  in  the  foregoing  message  not  this 
day  confirmed  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs.0 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  March  29,  1862, 
To  the  honorable,  the  President  of  the  Senate. 

SIR:  I  nominate  L.  A.  Armistead,  of  Virginia,  for  appointment  as  a  brigadier- 
general  in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  agreeably  to 
the  inclosed  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON   DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  T.  R. 
Dunn  and  J.  H.  Munford;  and 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  T.  R.  Dunn 
and  J.  H.  Munford? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  T.  R.  Dunn  and  J.  H.  Munford  as  second  lieutenants  in  the 
Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

On  motion, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  William 
Palfrey,  John  T.  Purves,  and  J.  P.  Butler,  to  be  second  lieutenants  in 
the  Arm}'  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America;  and 

After  Debate, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Baker,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  27th  instant)  the  nominations  of  William  Mason 

«So  recorded.  Subsequent  action  shows  that  the  nominations  were  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 


110  JOURNAL    OP    THE  [Mar.  31,  1862. 

Turner,  Edwin  G.  Booth*  and  W.  J.  Addison  as  assistant  surgeons  for 
the  war,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nomina- 
tions be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  report;  and  in  concur- 
rence therewith, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  Mason  Turner,  Edwin  G.  Booth,  and  W.  J.  Addison,  agree- 
ably to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


MONDAY,  MARCH  31,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  whether 
any  of  the  surgeons  and  assistant  surgeons  now  in  the  Confederate  service  give  any 
portion  of  their  time  to  their  private  practice,  and  if  so,  has  the  same  been  done  by 
the  authority  or  sanction  of  the  War  Department. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  several  devices  for  a  Confed- 
erate States  flag,  designed  by  Miss  L.  Augusta  Faust,  of  South  Caro- 
lina; which  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  enable  the  States  assuming  the  payment 
of  their  quotas  of  the  war  tax  to  pay  the  same  into  the  Treasury, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  resolution: 
"Resolved  (the  Senate  concurring)  ,  That  when  Congress  shall  adjourn  on  Monday, 

the  seventh  day  of  April,  it  will  adjourn  to  meet  again  on  the  first  Monday  in  July, 

unless  sooner  convened  by  the  President." 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  31)  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks  at  the  offices 
of  the  Treasurer  and  assistant  treasurers; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  discharge4  from 


Mar.  31, 1862.]  SENATE.  Ill 

the  further  consideration  of  a  resolution  inquiring  into  the  expediency 
of  reporting  a  bill  to  carry  into  effect  the  second  clause  of  the  sixth 
section  of  Article  I  of  the  (Jonstitution. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  approved  May  10,  1861, 
entitled  "An  act  to  amend  an  act  to  provide  for  the  public  defense," 
approved  March  6,  1861,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

<h-<l<.  /•< d,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resohwl,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  28)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for 
the  organization  of  the  Navy."  approved  March  16,  1861;  and  the 
reported  amendment  as  amended  having  been  agreed  to,  the  bill  was 
reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered*  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  tixthe  compensation  of  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Onl,  /-,  (/,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  appointment  of  a  special 
committee  for  purposes  therein  named;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  resolution  be  postponed  indefinitely. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

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The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — ) 
to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  execution  of  an  act  to  authorize 
the  President  to  cause  to  be  constructed  certain  gunboats,  approved 
December  24,  1861,  heretofore  reported  to  have  been  correctly  enrolled 
and  signed  by  the  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  it  was 


112  JOUENAL    OF    THE  [Mar.  31, 1862. 

delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the 
President  for  his  approbation. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  sundiy  documents  from  the 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury;  which  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making  appropriations  for  the  support  of 
the  Government  from  April  1  to  the  30th  of  November,  1862,  and  for 
objects  hereinafter  expressed,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  \\as 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  further  means  for  the  support 
of  the  Government,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

In  the  ninth  line  of  the  first  section,  after  the  word  "dollars," 
insert  the  words  "'of  which  fifty  millions  shall  be  in  Treasury  notes 
to  be  issued  without  reserve;  ten  millions  in  Treasury  notes  to  be  used 
as  a  reserve  fund,  and  to  be  issued  to  pay  any  sudden  or  unexpected 
call  for  deposits;  and  one  hundred  and  fifty -five  millions  certificates 
of  stock  or  bonds," 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  vote  by  which  the  nominations  of  T.  R.  Dunn  and  J.  H.  Mun- 
ford,  nominated  for  appointment  as  second  lieutenants  in  the  Provisional 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  were  rejected,  was  reconsidered. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolred,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  l>e  instructed  to  inquire  and  report 
to  the  Senate,  whether  the  power  of  appointing  T.  R.  Dunn  and  J.  H.  Munford  to 
the  position  of  second  lieutenant*  i*  in  conformity  with  the  Constitution  and  the  laws. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  the  reconsideration  by  the  Senate  of  the  rejection  of  the 
nominations  of  T.  R.  Dunn  and  J.  H.  Munford. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Apr.  1,1862.]  SENATE.  113 

TUESDAY,  APRIL  1,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  President  of  the  Senate  being  absent, 
Mr.  Hunter,  by  unanimous  consent,  took  the  chair. 
Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  consider  and  report,  by  bill  or 
otherwise,  what  legislation  is  required  to  develop  the  mineral  resources  of  the  Con- 
federate States  so  as  to  make  them  efficient  in  the  prosecution  of  the  war,  especially 
in  the  production  and  manufacture  of  iron,  and  in' the  erection  of  furnaces,  rolling 
mills,  and  other  appliances  required  for  such  production  and  manufacture;  and  that 
Baid  committee  inquire  into  the  proper  localities  for  the  erection  of  such  furnaces, 
rolling  mills,  and  other  machinery. 

Mr.  Haynes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  requested  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  establishing  a  foundry  for  cannon  and  a  manufactory  of  small  arms 
for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  at  the  city  of  Knoxville,  Tennessee,  and  of 
appropriating  the  sum  of  five  hundred  thousand  dollars  to  each  of  said  purposes,  and 
report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Agreeably  to  notice,  Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Rules,  reported 
the  following  as  additional  standing,  rules  of  the  Senate;  which  were 
considered  and  agreed  to: 

XLIX.  The  President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate  shall  retain  his  right,  as  a  mem- 
ber, to  vote  upon  all  questions. 

L.  The  Senator  who  may  be  chosen  President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate  shall  hold 
and  exercise  the  rights  and  duties  of  that  office  until  the  beginning  of  a  new  Con- 
gress and  election  of  his  successor. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  employing  negroes  as  teamsters  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  the  report  of  the  com- 
mittee of  conference  on  a  joint  resolution  relating  to  the  manner  of  paying  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Provisional  Congress  the  arrearages  of  their  pay  and  mileage. 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication 
from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  in  relation  to  certain  depositories 
of  funds. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Mr.  Brown  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  be  requested,  if  in  his  judgment  it  be  not  inconsist- 
ent with  the  public  interest,  to  lay  before  the  Senate  copies  of  the  official  reports  of 

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114  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Apr.  1,1862. 

Colonel  Featherston,  commanding  the  Seventeenth;  Colonel  Barksdale,  commanding 
the  Thirteenth;  Colonel  Griffin,  commanding  the  Eighteenth  Mississippi  Regiments; 
and  those  of  Colonel  Hunton,  commanding  the  Eighth  Virginia;  and  Colonel  Jenifer, 
commanding  cavalry  in  the  battle  of  Leesburg,  Virginia,  October  twenty-fust,  eighteen 
hundred  and  sixty-one. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  George  Davis  have  leave  of  absence  from 
the  sessions  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  President  to  increase  his  personal 
staff; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  enable  the  States  assuming  the  payment  of  their 
quotas  of  the  war  tax  to  pay  the  same  into  the  Treasury;  and 

S.  3.  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Arkansas  and 
Red  River  Superintendency  of  Indian  Affairs,  to  regulate  trade  and 
intercourse  with  the  Indians  therein,  and  to  preserve  peace  on  the 
frontiers. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary, 
and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET  SESSION. 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 
A  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of  America, 
and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  placed  upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 
The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  further  means  for  the  support  of 
the  Government. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 
In  the  ninth  line  of  section  one,  after  the  word  "dollars,"  strike 
out  the  words  "to  be  apportioned  in  their  respective  amounts  as  the 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury  may  deem  most  advantageous  to  the  public 
interest"  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "of  which  fifty  millions 
shall  be  in  Treasury  notes  to  be  issued  without  reserve;  ten  millions 
in  Treasury  notes  to  be  used  as  a  reserve  fund,  and  to  be  issued  to  pay 
any  sudden  or  unexpected  call  for  deposits;  and  one  hundred  and  fifty- 
five  millions  certificates  of  stock  or  bonds," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  -^    s 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Hunter, 
Maxwell,  Orr,  Oldham,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Haynes,  Henry,  Johnson,  Mitchel,  Phelan,  Sparrow, 
and  Simms. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment: 

In  the  sixteenth  line  of  the  first  section,  after  the  worcj  "exchange," 
insert  the  words  "or  Treasury  notes," 


Apr.  1,1862.]  SENATE.  115 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  to  amend  the  amendment  by  adding 
thereto: 

Provided  also,  That  the  bonds  used  in  the  purchase  of  Treasury  notes  shall  not  be 
sold  at  a  less  rate  than  five  per  cent, 


It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  xr6*8  i  Q 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Mr.  Johnson  voted  in  the  affirmative. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clajr,  Clark,  Davis, 
Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton, 
Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

The  question  recurring  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Barnwell,  on  behalf  of  the  Committee  on  Finance, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Section  2,  line  5,  after  the  word  "dollars,"  insert  "which  fifty 
millions  shall  constitute  part  of  the  one  hundred  and  fifty  -five  millions 
of  stock  and  bonds  above  authorized," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  33)  to  authorize  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  articles  in  kind, 
and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

Ordered,  That  it  be  placed  upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  report  of  the  battle  of  Roanojse 
Island. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  vote  by  which  the  committee  were  discharged  from  the  con- 
sideration of  the  report  of  the  battle  of  Roanoke  Island  was  recon- 
sidered. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

Ordered,  That  said  report  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session, 


JOURNAL    OF   THE  {Apr.  1. 1862. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION, 

The  following  messages  were  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States^  by  Mr.  fi.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  1,  l^>:,'. 
To  the  Senot,  : 

I  nominate,  for  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate,  Leonce  Burthe,  to  be  post- 
niaster  at  New  Orleans,  in  place  of  John  L.  Riddell,  agreeably  to  the  recommenda- 
tion of  the  Postmaster-General. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and 
Post-Roads. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  1,  1S62. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate,  for  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate,  R.  H.  Lorton,  to  be  collector 
of  the  port  of  Richmond,  Va.,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of 
the  Treasury,  in  place  of  William  H.  Harrison,  resigned. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Commerce. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  1,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate,  for  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate: 
P.  Clayton,  to  be  Assistant  Secretary  of  the  Treasury; 
Robert  Tyler,  to  be  Register  of  the  Treasury; 
E.  C.  Elmore,  to  be  Treasurer;  and 
Boiling  Baker,  to  be  First  Auditor, 
agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT. 

Richmond,  March  SI,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  James  C.  Dobbin,  of  North  Carolina,  as  a  second  lieutenant  in  the 
Corps  of  Infantry  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  agreeably  to  the  recom- 
mendation of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
James  C.  Dobbin;  and  it  was 

fiesolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
James  C.  Dobbin,  to  be  a  second  lieutenant  in  the  Corps  of  Infantry 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  1,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  R.  A.  Pryor,  of  Virginia,  as  a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary 
of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 


Apr.  a,  1862.]  SENATE.  117 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  1,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  A.  T.  Bledsoe,  to  be  Assistant  Secretary  of  War,  and  R.  G.  H.  Kean, 
to  be  Chief  of  the  Bureau  of  War,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary 
of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  29th  of  March)  the  nomination  of  L.  A.  Armi- 
stead,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nomination  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
L.  A.  Armistead  as  brigadier-general  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

On  motion. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

WEDNESDAY,  APRIL  2,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Oldham  (by  leave)  introduced* 

A  bill  (S.  34)  to  pay  the  officers  and  privates  in  the  companies  of 
Captain  De  Walt  and  Captain  Black,  First  Regiment  Texas  Volunteers; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  35)  to  increase  the  number  of  depositories  of  public  funds; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  was  discharged  from  the  con- 
sideration of  a  memorial  of  citizens  of  Jackson  County,  Ala.,  in  rela- 
tion to  a  draft  of  the  militia. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  keeping  all  firearms  in 
the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States  in  the  hands  of  effective  men, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being  made, 
it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Apr.  2, 1862. 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred 

A  resolution  inquiring  into  the  expedience"  of  employing  negro 
teamsters  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States, 
submitted  an  adverse  report  in  relation  thereto. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  25)  to  repeal  act  No.  —  of  the  Provisional 
Congress  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  to  enact  a  substitute  therefor, 
with  the  amendment  reported  thereto. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Y ancey,  to  amend  the  reported  amendment  by 
striking  out  the  first  section  thereof  and  inserting 

That  all  arrearages  of  pay  which  may  be  due  to  any  officer,  private,  volunteer,  or 
musician  who  may  die  in  military  service  of  the  Confederate  States,  or  which  may  be 
due  to  such  officer,  private,  volunteers,  or  musicians  for  such  service,  shall  be  paid  to 
the  legal  representatives  of  said  persons;  and  all  laws  conflicting  with  the  provisions 
of  this  act  are  hereby  repealed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  XT68^,"" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clay,  Clark,  Davis,  Hunter,  Oldham,  Peyton, 
Preston,  "Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Maxwell,  Mitchel, 
Orr,  Phelan,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  and  Simms. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  to  amend  the  reported  amendment  by 
striking  out  of  section  1,  line  6,  the  words  "4.  To  the  father  in  his 
own  right.  5.  To  the  mother  in  her  own  right,"  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "4.  To  the  mother  in  her  own  right.  5.  To  the 
father  in  his  own  right," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  reported  amendment  by 
striking  out  all  after  the  first  section  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the 
following: 

SEC.  2.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  all  such  pay  and  allowances  due  any  deceased 
officer  of  a  company,  noncommissioned  officer,  volunteer,  private,  or  musician,  as 
are  embraced  in  the  first  section  of  this  bill,  shall  lie  paid  to  the  parties  entitled 
thereto,  under  such  rules  and  regulations  as  the  Secretary  <>t'  \V;ir  may  prescribe. 

SEC.  3.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  all  laws  heretofore  passed  inconsistent  with  this 
act  be,  and  they  are  hereby,  repealed. 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Sen- 
ate and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 
On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time  i 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  that  it  lie  upon  the  table, 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative,  \  AT.68*" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present 
Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clay,  Clark,  Davis,  Hunter,  Oldham,  Peyton, 
Preston,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 


Apr.  2, 1862.]  SENATE.  119 

• 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Maxwell, 
Mitchel,  Orr,  Phelan,  Sparrow,  Sommes,  and  Simnis. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time  and  the  title  was  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "A  bill  relative 
to  the  pay  and  allowances  of  deceased  soldiers." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills  and  an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  Lain  directed  to  bring  them  to  the 
Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  from  the  Senate  (S.  16)  rela- 
tive to  the  estimates  of  the  several  heads  of  Departments. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  approved  May  10,  1861,  entitled 
"An  act  to  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  March  6,  1861; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  fix  the  compensation  of  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States;  and 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  relating  to  the  manner  of  paying  members 
of  the  Provisional  Congress  the  arrearages  of  their  pay  and  mileage. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  foregoing  bills  and 
resolution  reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to 
the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of 
the  Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr. President:  The  Speaker  of  the  Houseof  Representatives  havingsigned  an  enrolled 
bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making  appropriations  for 
the  support  of  the  Government  from  April  1  to  the  30th  of  November, 
1862,  and  for  objects  hereinafter  expressed. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  bill  last  reported  to 
have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  pre- 
sented to  the  President  for  his  approbation. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate,  it  is  necessary  that  the  most  active  and 
energetic  means  should  be  adopted  without  delay  to  procure  in  the  shortest  time  pos- 
sible from  abroad  at  least  four  hundred  thousand  stands  of  small  arms  and  two  thou- 
sand tons  of  gunpowder. 

KesoJred  further,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate 
whether  in  his  opinion  any  further  lt'<riplation  is  necessary  to  enable  the  Government 


120  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Apr.  2, 1«S2. 

• 

to  employ  more  active  and  efficient  measures  for  procuring  from  abroad  arms  and 
munitions  of  war. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (S.  27)  to  prohibit  any  cotton,  tobtu-co.  military  and 
naval  stores  being  furnished  to  the  enemy,  and  to  provide  penalties 
for  the  violation  thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section  1, 
line  2,  after  the  word  *4  lawful,"  the  words  '*  during  the  existing  war," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  were 
referred  the  nominations  of  P.  Clayton,  to  be  Assistant  Secretary  of 
the  Treasury;  Kobert  Tyler,  to  be  Register  of  the  Treasury;  E.  C. 
Elmore,  to  be  Treasurer;  and  Boiling  Baker,  to  be  First  Auditor, 
reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
P.  Clayton,  Robert  Tyler,  E.  C.  Elmore,  and  Boiling  Baker,  agreeably 
to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  the  nominations  of  A.  T.  Bledsoe,  to  be  Assistant  Sec- 
retary of  War,  and  R.  G.  H.  Kean,  to  be  Chief  of  the  Bureau  of  War, 
reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  both  of  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
A.  T.  Bledsoe  and  R.  G.  H.  Kean,  agreeably  to  their  respective 
nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  the  nominations  of  Van  H.  Manning,  R.  W.  Jones. 
P.  B.  Starke,  R.  J.  Morgan,  Marcellus  Douglass,  E.  A.  O'Neal,  and 
I.  G.  W.  Steedman,  to  be  colonels;  William  H.  Tebbs,  Z.  York,  S.  W. 
Ferguson,  John  N.  Dunn,  William  D.  Chadick,  James  M.  Smith, 
Henry  Fitzhugh,  and  Samuel  Ogden,  to  be  lieutenant -colonels; 
John  H.  Baker,  William  Gipson,  E.  Wartield,  Benjamin  F.  Bradley, 
J.  H.  Capers,  David  Zable,  Edward  P.  Jones,  W.  A.  Camp,  R.  C. 
Taylor,  and  R.  L.  Walker,  to  be  majors;  Thomas  P.  B.  Ryan  and 
Robert  Bruce,  to  be  second  lieutenants;  George  W.  Grice,  J.  M. 
Thomson,  Clement  Young,  Alexander  W.  Vick,  G.  V.  Young,  L.  F. 
Johnston,  and  Joseph  H.  Pendleton,  to  be  brigade  quartermasters. 
with  the  rank  of  major;  J.  G.  Dent,  L.  S.  McGwier,  Robert  H.  Smith. 
Henry  E.  Cate,  Belton  Mickle,  A.  Smith  Jordan,  J.  J.  Waggoner, 
H.  H.  Epping,  C.  H.  Williams,  Horace  L.  Robards.  Rufus  P.  McCIain, 
M.  H.  Stephens,  J.  E.  Roberts,  D.  H.  Thomas,  Henry  H.  McCune, 
Charles  A.  Watkins,  Joshua  Dear,  and  J.  G.  Michaeloffsky,  to  be  assist- 
ant quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  Clinton  McClarty, 
Rober*  Tannahill,  Ferdinand  Mollo}-,  M.  M.  Copeland,  William  B. 


Apr.  3,1862.]  SENATE.  121 

Stanard,  W.  W.  Guy,  and  H.  H.  Chalmers,  to  be  brigade  commissaries, 
with  the  rank  of  major;  J.  D.  Witherspoon,  William  II.  Whitehead, 
R.  A.  Howard,  Isaac  N.  Barnett,  Simon  Myers,  Edward  Miles,  John  P. 
Campbell,  David  Urquhart,  T.  W.  Tansill,  Samuel  Donald,  C.  T. 
Patin,  Thomas  E.  Gregg,  F.  O.  H.  White,  V.  H.  Claiborne,  William 
M.  Priest,  L}Tnch  Turner,  Andrew  S.  Justice,  J.  Henry  Graybill, 
John  W.  Fraley,  and  Henry  T.  Hall,  to  be  assistant  commissaries, 
with  the  rank  of  captain;  Archibald  Gould,  W.  E.  Cameron,  Antoine 
de  Chaignon,  William  M.  Dodson,  G.  W.  Rogers,  Julius  P.  Faison, 
J.  C.  Brown,  and  W.  C.  Dunlap,  to  be  chaplains;  Elias  E.  Whitner, 
Thomas  W.  dimming,  D.  C.  A.  Moses,  E.  P.  Dandridge,  John  L. 
Hopkins,  C.  B.  Porter,  Grimke  Rhett,  J.  P.  Dillingham,  John  S. 
Mosby,  David  Lewis,  Charles  W.  Pullins,  John  M.  Poteat,  Miles  M. 
Cowles,  John  J.  Fitzpatrick,  and  Joseph  J.  Guyton,  to  be  adjutants, 
with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  H.  W.  Walter,  Charles  E.  Marshall, 
John  M.  Stansifer,  W.  H.  Sellers,  Charles  Wood,  E.  E.  Portlock,  jr., 
and  William  B.  Pendleton,  to  be  assistant  adjutants-general,  With  the 
rank  of  captain;  A.  Claxton  Sorrel,  J.  I.  Middleton,  jr.,  Louis  G. 
Young,  John  M.  Smith,  Charles  Marshall,  and  J.  Lyle  Clarke,  to  be 
aids-de-camp,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  Walter  G.  Turpin,  to 
be  first  lieutenant  of  engineers,  reported,  with  the  recommendation 
that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  said  report;  and 
in  concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Haynes,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  the  nomination  of  Leonce  Burthe,  to  be  post- 
master at  New  Orleans,  in  place  of  John  L.  Riddell,  reported,  with 
the  recommendation  that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved^  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  Leonce  Burthe,  to  be  postmaster  at  New  Orleans,  agreeabl}T  to  the 
nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  APRIL  3,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Brown  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  36)  to  secure  greater  efficiency  in  the  clerical  force  of  the 
various  Executive  Departments; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

^fl•.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  legalize  the  acts  of  the  district  attorney,  marshal,  and  deputy 
marshals  of  Tennessee; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks  at  the  offices  of  the  Treas- 
urer and  assistant  treasurers; 

H.  R.  — •.  A  bill  to  remit  the  duty  on  railroad  iron  sufficient  to  complete  the 
Alabama  and  Mississippi  Rivers  Railroad; 


122  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Apr.  3, 1862. 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to  receive  into  the  service  of 
the  Confederate  States  a  regiment  of  volunteers  for  the  protection  of  the  frontier  of 
Texas;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  admit  imports  duty  free,  except  such  as  may  l>e  imported  from 
the  United  States  of  America. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  was  discharged  from  the  further 
consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  30)  to  create  the  eastern  judicial  district 
of  Florida,  and  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  judges  and  officers 
thereof. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill 
(S.  25)  relative  to  the  pay  and  allowances  of  deceased  soldiers  be 
reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  bills  were  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  appropriate  committees: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to  receive  into  the 
service  of  the  Confederate  States  a  regiment  of  volunteers  for  the  pro- 
tection of  the  frontier  of  Texas. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  admit  imports  duty  free,  except  such  as  may  be 
imported  from  the  United  States  of  America. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks  at  the  offices 
of  the  Treasurer  and  assistant  treasurers. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
legalize  the  acts  of  the  district  attorney,  marshal,  and  deputy  marshals 
of  Tennessee;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered 
as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  the  bill 
was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretaiy  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
remit  the  duty  on  railroad  iron  sufficient  to  complete  the  Alabama  and 
Mississippi  Rivers  Railroad;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole; -and  no  amendment 
being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  a  committee,  to  consist  of  three  members,  be  appointed 
upon  the  pay  and  mileage  of  members  of  the  Senate,  and  that  the  Presi- 
dent pro  tempore  appoint  said  committee;  and 


Apr.  3, 1862.]  SENATE.  123 

Mr.  Burnett,  Mr.  Orr,  and  Mr.  Henry  were  appointed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston,  that  when  the  Senate  adjourns  it  be  to 
meet  in  the  chamber  of  the  Virginia  senate,  agreeably  to  the  invita- 
tion of  that  bod}'. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yance}r, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendments 
of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  of  the  House  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  further  means  for  the 
support  of  the  Government,  with  amendments;  in  which  amendments  I  am  directed 
to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  amendments  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  to  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill 
(H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow  (notice  having  been  given  according  to 
the  forty-eighth  rule),  to  amend  Rule  46  b}T  adding  thereto  the  words 
"unless  otherwise  ordered  by  a  majority  of  the  Senate," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  rule  as  amended  was  agreed  to  as  follows: 

XLVI.  During  the  existence  of  war,  all  propositions  affecting  our  foreign  relations, 
or  relating  to  the  public  defense,  shall  be  submitted  and  acted  on  in  secret  session 
unless  otherwise  ordered  by  a  majority  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs  were  discharged  from  the  further 
consideration  of  the  report  of  the  Acting  Commissioner  of  Indian 
Affairs. 

On  motion  b}-  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Committee  on  Finance  were  discharged  from  the  consideration 
of  the  following  subjects: 

A  resolution  relative  to  compensation  for  cotton  and  tobacco  burnt 
or  otherwise  destroyed  when  liable  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy; 
and 

A  resolution  inquiring  into  the  expediency  of  the  Government  tak- 
ing possession  of  cotton  and  tobacco  subscribed  to  the  produce  loan 
and  paying  therefor  in  Confederate  bonds. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

A  resolution  inquiring  into  the  expediency  of  providing  by  law  for 
obtaining,  by  way  of  loan,  such  quantity  of  cotton  now  on  hand  in  the 
Confederate  States  as  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  may  be  able  to 
procure;  and 

A  resolution  in  relation  to  the  compensation  and  mileage  of  the 
members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  33)  to  authorize  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  arti- 
cles in  kind,  and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles. 


124  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Apr.  4, 1862. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yance}r, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  APRIL  4,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  communication  of  James  11.  Arnold  in 
relation  to  duty  on  railroad  iron  claimed  b}-  the  Eastern  Texas  Rail- 
road Compan}T,  and  that  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the 
Judiciary. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to 
receive  into  the  service  of  the  Confederate  States  a  regiment  of  volun- 
teers for  the  protection  of  the  frontier  of  Texas,  reported  it,  with  the 
recommendation  that  it  ought  not  to  pass. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  suit- 
peter  and  of  small  arms,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (S.  29)  to  amend  the  several  acts  in  relation  to  the 
pay  of  chaplains  in  the  Army,  together  with  the  amendments  proposed 
thereto  by  Mr.  Baker,  reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  the 
amendments  be  not  agreed  to,  and  that  the  bill  pass. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  14)  to  repeal  sections  45  and  46  of  an  act  of  the 
Provisional  Congress  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  the  judicial  court 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,"  approved  March  16,  1861, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  admit  imports  duty  free,  except  such  as 
nuiy  be  imported  from  the  United  States  of  America,  reported,  with 
the  recommendation  that  it  do  not  pass. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  33)  to  authorize  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  articles 
in  kind,  and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles. 

On  motion  bj-  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section  3, 
line  3,  after  the  word  "loan,"  the  words  "or  which  may  be  subscribed 
in  kind," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 


Apr.  4,1862.]  SENATE.  125 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section  3, 
line  4,  after  the  word  "'Government."  the  words  "  Pmnidul,  That  in 
no  event  shall  he  receive,  of  cotton  or  tobacco,  a  greater  value  than 
thirty-five  millions  of  dollars," 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr,  Barn  well  to  amend  the  amendment  by 
striking  out  the  word  "thirty-five"  and  inserting  in  lieu. thereof  the 
word  "  twenty  -live;"  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

A  motion  was  then  made  by  Mr.  Sparrow  to  amend  the  amendment 
by  striking  out  the  word  "  thirty -five  "  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof 
the  word  ' '  fifty ; "  and 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed 
by  Mr.  Yancey, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  sec- 
tion 3,  line  -i,  the  words  "Pro-vided,  That  such  exchange  shall  be  con- 
fined to  products  which  may  be  actually  used  by  the  Government," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes.  to  amend  the  third  section  by  inserting, 
line  1.  after  the  word  "accept,  "the  words  "for  the  use  of  the  Govern- 
ment," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  third 
section  and  inserting: 

SEC.  3.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  said  Secretary  is  authorized  to  accept  in 
exchange  for  the  bonds  or  stock  of  the  Confederate  States,  cotton,  tobacco,  or  other 
agricultural  products,  in  kind,  which  have  been  subscribed  to  the  produce  loan;  and 
also  to  accept  all  baled  cotton  or  tobacco  which  can  be  obtained  in  exchange  for  said 
stock  or  bonds,  payable  not  more  than  twenty  years  after  date  and  bearing  a  rate 
of  interest  not  exceeding  eight  per  centum  per  annum  until  they  become  payable,  the 
interest  to  be  paid  semiaunually.  Said  cotton,  tobacco,  or  other  agricultural  prod- 
ucts, whether  heretofore  subscribed  or  subsequently  obtained  under  the  provisions 
of  this  section,  shall  be  estimated  at  such  rates  as  may  be  adjusted  between  the 
parties  and  the  agents  of  the  Government;  and  the  said  products  shall  remain  in  the 
possession  and  at  the  risk  of  the  persons  from  whom  the  same  maybe  procured  until 
otherwise  ordered  or  disposed  of  by  the  said  Secretary  or  other  authorized  agent  of 
the  Confederate  States.  The  said  Secretary  is  further  authorized  to  sell  said  prod- 
ucts for  the  Treasury  notes  of  the  Confederate  States,  upon  such  terms  as  he  may 
deem  advisable,  or  make  such  other  disposition  of  said  products,  either  absolutely  or 
conditionally,  as  he  may  deem  best;  and  he  may  issue  produce  certificates,  which 
shall  entitle  the  party  to  whom  issued  to  such  rights  in  regard  to  such  products  as 
may  be  specified  in  said  certificates,  and  the  same  may  be  transferred  by  indorse- 
ment to  anv  subsequent  indorsee, 

(  Yeas  5 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •<  ^  -.^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Haynes,  Hemy,  Johnson,  Mitchel,  and  Phelan. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Maxwell,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  and 
Yaucey. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 


126  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  4, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved^  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,  and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regula- 
tion thereof,  be  the  special  order  for  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  messages  were  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  4,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate,  for  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate,  George  S.  Hawkins,  to  be 
judge  of  the  district  court  of  the  Confederate  States  for  the  State  of  Florida,  agreeably 
to  the  recommendation  of  the  Attorney-General. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  4,  1862. 
'To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  the  person  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  2,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nomination  for  appointment  in 
the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Assistant  surgeon  for  the  war. 

W.  W.  Graves,  of  Alabama. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant,  S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
The  message  was  read. 
Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  4,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  the  person  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  4,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nomination  for  appointment  iu 
the  Navy: 

Assistant  paymaster  for  the  war. 

Robert  W.  Brown,  of  North  Carolina. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant,  S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy, 


Apr.  5,1862.]  SENATE.  127 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

SATURDAY,  APRIL  5,  1862. 

OPEN  SESSION. 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  various  devices 
for  a  flag  for  the  Confederate  States,  designed  by  M.  Fannie  Whittield, 
of  North  Carolina:  which  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Flag  and 
Seal. 

Mr.  Clay  presented  the  memorial  of  citizens  of  Wilcox  County, 
Ala.,  praying  that  no  contracts  be  made  requiring  mail  carriers  to 
carry  the  mail  or  postmasters  to  keep  open  post-offices  on  the  Sab- 
bath; which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post- 
Roads. 

Mr.  Clay  (by  leave)  presented 

A  bill  (S.  37)  to  discourage  drunkenness  in  the  Army; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  ana  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication 
from  the  Secretary  of  War  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate 
inquiring  whether  any  of  the  surgeons  and  assistant  surgeons  now  in 
the  Confederate  service  give  any  portion  of  their  time  to  their  private 
practice;  which  was  read,  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R. — )  to  regu- 
late the  compensation  of  deputy  postmasters. 

They  have  adopted  a  joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Gen. 
Thomas  J.  Jackson,  his  officers  and  men,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Kernstown. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  from  the  Senate  (8.  17)  to  encourage  enlistments  in 
the  Corps  of  Marines,  with  an  amendment; 

In  which  bill,  resolution,  and  amendment  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of 
the  Senate. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  duly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  keeping  all  firearms  in  the  armies  of 
the  Confederate  States  in  the  hands  of  efficient  men; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  legalize  the  acts  of  the  district  attorney,  marshal, 
and  deputy  marshals  of  Tennessee;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  remit  the  duty  on  railroad  iron  sufficient  to  com- 
plete the  Alabama  and  Mississippi  Rivers  Railroad. 


128  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Apr.  5, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  17)  to  encourage  enlistments  in  the  Corps 
of  Marines;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  deput}r  post- 
nui>t(M-s  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Post-Offices  and  Post- Roads. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  joint  resolution 
(H.  R.  — )  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Gen.  Thomas  J. 
Jackson,  his  officers  and  men,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Kernstown;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved  iinanimmisly,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as 
aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  fixing  Monday,  the  7th  of  April,  for  the 
adjournment  of  Congress. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  striking  out  the 
word  "seventh," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell,  to  fill  the  blank  with  "  fourteenth," 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  be  post- 
poned to  Thursday,  the  10th  instant. 

Mr.  Brown  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration* 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  whether 
the  price  of  provisions  in  the  city  of  Richmond  has  been  fixed  by  order  of  any  mili- 
tary commander;  and  if  so,  why  the  order  has  not  been  extended  to  hotel  keepers 
and  those  who  keep  boarding  houses  in  said  city  of  Richmond. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 
Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourns  it  be  to  meet  in  the  cham- 
ber of  the  senate  of  Virginia,  agreeably  to  the  invitation  of  that  body. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill 
(S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  and  to 
make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof,  be  in  open  legis- 
lative session, 

After  debate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 


Apr.  5. 1862.]  SENATE.  129 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  by  the  President  of  the  Senaie  to 
meet  such  committee  as  may  be  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  House  for  the  purpose 
of  framing  a  joint  rule  indicating  what  questions  shall  be  discussed  in  both  bodies  in 
secret  session. 

The  President  appointed  Mr.  Yancey,  Mr.  Orr,  and  Mr.  Davis  as 
the  committee  on  the  part  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof. 

On  motion  b}-  Mr.  Oldham.  to  amend  the  bill  b}'  striking  out  all  in  the 
first  section  after  the  words  "shall  be,"  in  the  fourth  line,  and  insert- 
ing in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "liable  and  subject  to  military  sarvice 
for  the  war,  under  the  rules  hereinafter  prescribed," 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  nomination  of  R.  H.  Lorton,  to  be  collector  of  the  port  of  Rich- 
mond, reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  the  nomination  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
R.  H.  Lorton,  to  be  collector  of  the  port  of  Richmond,  agreeably  to 
the  nomination. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  nomination  of  Robert  W.  Brown,  of  North  Carolina,  to 
be  assistant  paymaster  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the  recommenda- 
tion that  the  nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  Robert  W.  Brown,  to  be  assistant  paymaster  for  the  war,  agreeably 
to  the  nomination. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  nomination  of  W.  W.  Graves,  of  Alabama,  to  be  assistant 
surgeon  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
W.  W.  Graves,  to  be  assistant  surgeon  for  the  war,  agreeably  to  the 
nomination. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECTTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  Aprils,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 
c  J— VOL  2—04 9 


130  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  5, 1862. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  5,  1S62. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  fhe  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  to  take  rank  from 
date  of  confirmation: 

Brigadier-general. 
Joseph  Finegan,  Florida. 

Artillery — l»ajor,  under  act  of  Provisional  Congress  (No.  359}. 

J.  P.  Flewellen,  Texas. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  Joseph  Fine- 
gan, to  be  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America;  and  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Joseph  Finegan,  to  be  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  nomination  of  J.  P.  Flewellen  be  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  5,  186-.S. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  5,  7<W.'. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Brigadier-general. 
Henry  Little,  to  take  rank  from  date  of  confirmation,  Maryland. 

FIRST   TENNESSEE   CAVALRY    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
William  Brazeltou,  to  take  rank  February  17,  1862,  Tennessee. 

FIRST    MISSOURI    CAVALRY    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
Elijah  Gates,  to  take  rank  December  31,  1861,  Missouri. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Richard  B.  Chiles,  to  take  rank  December  31,  1861,  Missouri. 

Major. 
Robert  H.  Lawther,  to  take  rank  December  :>1,  IStil,  Missouri, 


Apr.  5,  1862.]  SENATE.  131 

SECOND    MliSSOrHI    RElilMENT    VOLl'XTEERS. 

Colonel. 
John  Q.  Burbridge,  to  take  rank  January  16,  1862,  Missouri. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Edward  B.  Hull,  to  take  rank  January  16,  1862,  Missouri. 

Major. 
Robert  D.  A.  Dwyer,  to  take  rank  January  16,  1862,  Missouri. 

TWENTY-SIXTH    ALABAMA    REGIMENT. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
William  H.  Hunt,  to  take  rank  March  27,  1862,  Alabama. 

Major. 
William  C.  Reeder,  to  take  rank  March  27,  1862,  Alabama. 

Brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

G.  W.  Cunningham,  Tennessee;  J.  G.  Field, ;  John  N.  Norris,  Texas;  A.  P. 

Aldrich,  South  Carolina. 

Assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

George  F.  Maynard, ;  G.  A.  Taylor,  South  Carolina;  James  M.  Jones,  North 

Carolina;  P.  p.  Lemmons,  South  Carolina;  William  T.  Faircloth,  North  Carolina;  A. 
Pettyjohn,  Virginia;  Hilliard  W.  Carter,  Virginia;  S.  H.  Stewart,  Maryland;  Charles 
L.  Le  Baron,  Florida;  Michael  Gorrnly,  Georgia;  Ferdinand  Gregorie,  South  Caro- 
lina; Stephen  C.  Burch,  Tennessee;  David  C.  Walker,  Kentucky. 

THIRD   MISSOURI    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
B.  A.  Rives,  to  take  rank  January  17,  1862,  Missouri. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
J.  A.  Pritchard,  to  take  rank  January  17,  1862,  Missouri. 

Major. 
F.  L.  Hubbell,  to  take  rank  January  17,  1862,  Missouri. 

Brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

James  L.  Carr, ;  X.  S.  Hill,  —  — ;  Abraham  Haber,  Texas;  B.  S.  Sanchez, 

;  L.  W.  Spratt,  South  Carolina. 


Assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

William  Clark,  -     — ;  William  C.  Hillhouse,  South  Carolina;  Andrew  B.  Ward- 
law,  South  Carolina;  J.  H.  Montgomery,  South  Carolina;  S.  P.  Ravenel, ;  John 

F.  Davis,  Kentucky;  Lyman  Griswold, ;  Samuel  J.  Humphries, . 

Chaplains. 

A.  A.  James,  South  Carolina;  M.  O'Keefe,  Virginia;   W.  J.  Mahon,  Tennessee; 
W.  S.  Penick,  Virginia;  David  G.  Daniel,  Georgia. 


132  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  5, 1S62. 

Adjutants,  unth  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

T.  B.  Crocker,  to  take  rank  February  2,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
W.  H.  Wallace,  to  take  rank  January  18,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Thomas  J.  Gates,  to  take  rank  March  5,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
Jos.  M.  Flanagan,  January  27,  1862,  Missouri. 

Assistant  adjutants-general — captains. 

Willis  L.  Robards,  to  take  rank  March  3,  1862,  Texas. 
R.  C.  Morgan,  to  take  rank  March  23,  1862,  Kentucky. 
J.  J.  Reeve,  to  take  rank  March  28,  1862,  Virginia. 
Thomas  M.  Scott,  to  take  rank  March  24,  1862,  Texas. 
W.  Carvel  Hall,  to  take  rank  March  31,  1862. 
Graham  Daves,  to  take  rank  April  1,  1862. 

Aids-de-camp,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

Philip  A.  Taliaferro,  to  take  rank  March  29,  1862,  Virginia. 
Henry  Howard,  to  take  rank  March  31,  1862,  Maryland. 

F.  T.  Hill,  to  take  rank  March  23,  1862. 

Robert  C.  Andrews,  to  take  rank  March  24,  1862,  Texas. 
W.  D.  McKim,  to  take  rank  March  31,  1862. 
A.  M.  Jackson,  to  take  rank  April  1,  1862. 

ARTILLERY. 

Majors,  under  act  of  Provisional  Congress  (No.  S59). 

S.  F.  Pierson,  to  take  rank  March  27,  1862,  Virginia. 

G.  N.  Reynolds,  to  take  rank  March  27,  1862. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.   RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  5,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  T.  A.  Washington,  of  Virginia,  as  a  major  in  the  Quartermaster's 
Department  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  agreeably  to  the  rec- 
ommendation of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFF'N   DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was  re- 
ferred the  nomination  of  George  S.  Hawkins,  to  be  judge  of  the  dis- 
trict court  of  the  Confederate  States  for  the  State  of  Florida,  reported, 
with  the  recommendation  that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  George  S.  Hawkins,  to  be  judge  of  the  district  court  of  the  Con- 
federate States  for  the  State  of  Florida,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Apr.  7,1862.]  SENATE.  133 

MONDAY,  APRIL  7,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  Senate  convened  at  12  o'clock  m.,  in  the  chamber  of  the  senate 
of  Virginia,  agreeably  to  their  adjournment  on  Saturday. 

The  Secretory  of  the  Senate  this  day  presented  to  the  President  of 
the  Confederate  States,  for  his  approval,  the  following  bills: 

II.  It.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  keeping  all  firearms  in  the  armies 
of  the  Confederate  States  in  the  hands  of  effective  men; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  legalize  the  acts  of  the  district  attorney,  mar- 
shal, and  deputy  marshals  of  Tennessee;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  remit  the  duty  on  railroad  iron  sufficient  to  com- 
plete the  Alabama  and  Mississippi  Rivers  Railroad. 

Mr.  Hill  presented  the  credentials  of  the  Hon.  John  W.  Lewis,  ap- 
pointed a  Senator  by  the  executive  of  the  State  of  Georgia,  to  fill  the 
vacancy  occasioned  by  the  nonacceptance  of  the  Hon.  Robert  Toombs; 
which  were  read,  and  the  oath  prescribed  by  law  was  administered  to 
Mr.  Lewis,  and  he  took  his  seat  in  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Semmes  presented  a  communication  from  the  Committee  of  Pub- 
lic Safety  of  New  Orleans  in  relation  to  the  appointment,  in  Congress, 
of  a  committee  on  the  conduct  of  the  war;  which  was  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Phelan  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  38)  authorizing  the  issuance  of  Treasury  notes  under  the 
denomination  of  five  dollars; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  organization  of  a  corps  of 
officers  for  the  working  of  niter  caves  and  establishing  niter  beds, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Med- 
ical Department  of  the  Army,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  39)  to  regulate  the  salaries  of  the  district  judges  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  bv  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  sundry  resolutions  in 
relation  to  the  recent  victory  of  our  arms  in  Tennessee,  and  the  death  of  Gen.  Albert 
Sidney  Johnston;  in  which  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate.  [In 
margin,  "No  message  accompanied  the  resolutions.  C.  T.  B."] 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  Senate  take  up  and  consider  the 
resolutions  this  day  communicated  from  the  House  of  Representatives 
for  concurrence, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

Mr.  Barmvell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  re- 
ferred the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks  at  the 
offices  of  the  Treasurer  and  assistant  treasurers,  reported  it  without 
amendment. 


134  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  7, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R,.  — )  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to 
receive  into  the  service  of  the  Confederate  States  a  regiment  of  vol- 
unteers for  the  protection  of  the  frontier  of  Texas;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

Mr.  Henry  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  40)  to  increase  the  production  of  pig  metal,  iron  plates 
for  gunboats,  foundries,  armories,  railroad  iron,  and  saltpeter; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  that  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  admit  imports 
dut}T  free,  except  such  as  may  be  imported  from  the  United  States  of 
America,  be  made  the  special  order  for  Thursday  next  at  1  o'clock, 

i     . -i  j  .     ,,  ,.       (  Yeas.-  8 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative,  •<  ^  -,  K 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Dortch,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow, 
and  Semmes. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry, 
Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Sinims,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  motion  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate,  at  the 
earliest  practicable  moment,  whether  the  necessary  work  upon  the  Virginia  has  been 
completed;  whether  she  is  now  ready  to  go  into  service;  whether  her  water  line,  her 
stern,  and  her  rudder  have  been  sheathed  with  iron,  and  if  not,  what  has  caused  the 
delay  in  this  work;  whether  it  is  proposed  to  send  her  into  service  without  sheath- 
ing her  entire  water  line,  stern,  and  rudder  with  iron  and  putting  on  her  shutters; 
and  that  he  also  inform  the  Senate  what  number  of  daily  operatives  have  been 
employed  and  are  now  engaged  in  working  upon  said  vessel. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  40)  to  increase  the  production  of  pig  metal,  iron 
plates  for  gunboats,  foundries,  armories,  railroad  iron,  and  saltpeter, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  printed. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Mr.  Haynes  moved  to  amend  the  amendment  by  striking  out  the 


Apr.  8, 1862.]  SENATE.  135 

words  "the  war,"  in  the  fifth  line,  and  inserting  in   lieu  thereof  the 
words;  "three  years,  unless  the  war  shall  have  been  sooner  ended;" 

When, 

After  debate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  §enate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

TUESDAY,  APRIL  8,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Ha}Tnes, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolutions  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  in  relation  to  the  recent  victoiy  of  our  arms 
in  Tennessee,  and  the  death  of  Gen.  Albert  Sidney  Johnston; 

When, 

Mr.  Haynes  (by  leave)  introduced  as  a  substitute  therefor, 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  7)  of  thanks  for  the  victory  at  Shiloh,  Tenn. ; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  having  been  amended  on  motion  by  Mr. 
Yancey,  the  resolution  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amend- 
ment was  concurred  in. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
to-morrow. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretar}r: 

To  tin'  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  Stales  of  America. • 

The  great  importance  of  the  news  just  received  from  Tennessee  induces  me  to 
depart  from  established  usage,  and  to  make  to  you  this  communication  in  advance 
of  official  reports. 

From  telegraphic  dispatches  received  from  official  sources,  I  am  able  to  announce 
to  you,  with  entire  confidence,  that  it  has  pleased  Almighty  God  to  crown  the  Con- 
federate arms  with  a  glorious  and  decisive  victory  over  our  invaders. 

On  the  morning  of  the  6th  instant  the  converging  columns  of  our  army  were  com- 
bined by  its  commander  in  chief,  Gen.  A.  S.  Johnston,  in  an  assault  on  the  Federal 
army,  then  encamped  near  Pittsburg,  on  the  Tennessee  River.  After  a  hard-fought 
battle  of  ten  hours  the  enemy  was  driven  in  disorder  from  his  position  and  pursued 
to  the  Tennessee  River,  where,  under  cover  of  his  gunboats,  he  was  at  the  last  accounts 
endeavoring  to  effect  his  retreat  by  aid  of  his  transports.  The  details  of  this  great 
battle  are  yet  too  few  and  incomplete  to  enable  me  to  distinguish  with  merited 
praise  all  of  those  who  may  have  conspicuously  earned  the  right  to  such  distinction; 
and  I  prefer  to  delay  my  own  gratification  in  recommending  them  to  your  special 
notice  rather  than  incur  the  risk  of  wounding  the  feelings  of  any  by  failing  to  include 
them  in  the  list.  Where  such  a  victory  has  been  won  over  troops  as  numerous,  as 
well  disciplined,  armed,  and  appointed,  as  those  which  have  just  been  so  signally 
routed,  we  may  well  conclude  that  one  common  spirit  of  unflinching  bravery  and 
devotion  to  our  country's  cause  must  have  animated  every  breast,  from  that  of  the 
commanding  general  to  that  of  the  humblest  patriot  who  served  in  the  ranks. 

There  is  enough  in  the  continued  presence  of  invaders  on  our  soil  to  chasten  our 
exultation  over  this  brilliant  success,  and  to  remind  us  of  the  grave  duty  of  con- 
tinued exertion  until  we  shall  extort  from  a  proud  and  vainglorious  enemy  the 
reluctant  acknowledgment  of  our  right  to  self-government.  But  an  all-wise  Creator 
has  been  pleased,  while  vouchsafing  to  us  His  countenance  in  battle,  to  afflict  us 
with  a  severe  dispensation  to  which  we  must  bow  in  humble  submission. 

The  last  lingering  hope  has  disappeared,  and  it  is  but  too  true  that  Gen.  Albert 
Sidney  Johnston  is  no  more.  The  tale  of  his  death  is  simply  narrated  in  a  dispatch 
just  received  from  Col.  William  Preston  in  the  following  words: 

"General  Johnston  fell  yesterday  at  half-past  two  o'clock,  while  leading  a  suc- 
cessful charge,  turning  the  enemy's  right  and  gaining  a  brilliant  victory.  A  minie 


136  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  8, 1862. 

ball  cut  the  artery  of  his  leg,  but  he  rode  on  till  from  loss  of  blood  he  fell 
exhausted,  and  died  without  pain  in  a  few  moments.  His  body  has  been  intrusted 
to  me  by  General  Beauregard,  to  be  taken  to  New  Orleans,  and  remain  until  direc- 
tions are  received  from  his  family." 

My  long  and  close  friendship  with  this  departed  chieftain  and  patriot  forbid  me  to 
trust  myself  in  giving  vent  to  the  feelings  which  this  sad  intelligence  has  evoked. 
Without  doing  injustice  to  the  living,  it  may  safely  be  asserted  that  our  loss  is  irrep- 
arable, and  that  among  the  shining  hosts  of  the  great  and  the  good  who  now  cluster 
around  the  banner  of  our  country,  there  exists  no  purer  spirit,  no  more  heroic  soul, 
than  that  of  the  illustrious  man  whose  death  I  join  you  in  lamenting. 

In  his  death  he  has  illustrated  the  character  for  which,  through  life,  he  was  con- 
spicuous— that  of  singleness  of  purpose  and  devotion  to  duty.  With  his  whole  ener- 
gies bent  on  attaining  the  victory  which  he  deemed  essential  to  his  country's  cause, 
he  rode  on  to  the  accomplishment  of  his  object,  forgetful  of  self,  while  his  very  life- 
blood  was  fast  ebbing  away.  His  last  breath  cheered  his  comrades  to  victory.  The 
last  sound  he  heard  was  their  shout  of  triumph.  His  last  thought  was  his  country's, 
and  long  and  deeply  will  his  country  mourn  his  loss. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  printed. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

.V/-.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill  and  an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the 
Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  resolution  of  the  Senate  for 
the  appointment  of  a  committee  of  the  two  Houses  "for  the  purpose  of  framing  a 
joint  rule  indicating  what  questions  shall  be  discussed  in  both  bodies  in  secret  ses- 
sion;" and  have  appointed  on  their  part  Mr.  Curry  of  Alabama,  Mr.  Russell  of  Vir- 
ginia., and  Mr.  Kenner  of  Louisiana. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  the  vote  postponing  the  further  consid- 
eration of  the  joint  resolution  (S.  7)  of  thanks  for  the  victory  at 
Shiloh,  Tenn.,  until  to-morrow  was  reconsidered. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  same;  and 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

JThe  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved  unanimously,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as 
aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Dixon,  their  Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
authorize  the  advance  of  a  certain  sum  of  money  to  the  State  of  Missouri;  in  which 
1  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution: 

S.  16.  A  bill  relative  to  the  estimates  of  the  several  heads  of  Depart- 
ments; 

S.  17.  A  bill  to  encourage  enlistments  in  the  Corns  of  Marines;  and 

11.  R.  — .  A  resolution  of  thanks  to  MaJ.  Gen.  Thomas  J.  Jackson 


Apr.  8. 1862.]  SENATE.  137 

and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Kernstown. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Haynes 
to  the  amendment  offered  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Mr.  Oldham  (by  leave)  withdrew  his  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  line  5, 
section  1,  the  words  "the  war"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 
"three  years,  unless  the  war  shall  have  been  sooner  ended," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Ha}Tnes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section  1, 
line  8,  after  the  word  "organization,"  the  words  "until  they  shall 
have  served  for  three  years  from  the  period  of  their  original 
enlistment," 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Clark  to  amend  the  same  by  adding 
thereto  the  words  "or  served  under  any  State  organization  for  six 
months  or  more  since  the  commencement  of  the  war;"  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  sec- 
tion 1,  line  1,  the  words  "all  persons"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof 
"all  able-bodied  white  male  citizens," 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Phelan  to  amend  the  same  by  striking 
out  the  word  "able-bodied;"  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Hill  to  amend  the  proposed  amendment 
by  striking  out  the  words  "male  citizens"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof 
the  word  "men." 

Pending  the  consideration  of  which, 

Mr.  Orr  gave  notice  of  his  intention  to  offer,  at  the  proper  time,  an 
amendment  to  the  bill,  by  way  of  substitute  therefor;  which,  by 
unanimous  consent,  he  read  in  his  place;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  said  amendment  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Burnett  also  gave  notice  of  his  intention  to  offer  a  substitute 
for  the  bill  under  consideration;  which,  by  unanimous  consent,  he 
read  in  his  place;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  said  substitute  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


138  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  9, 1*62. 

WEDNESDAY,  APRIL  <»,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  advance  of  a  certain  sum  of  money 
to  the  State  of  Missouri,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (II.  It.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  Senate  bills 
and  joint  resolution: 

S.  20.  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  musicians  in  the  Army  not  regularly 
enlisted; 

S.  35.  A  bill  to  increase  the  number  of  depositories  of  public  funds;  and 

S.  7.  A  joint  resolution  of  thanks  for  the  victory  at  Shiloh,  Tenn. 

They  have  also  passed  the  following  bill  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Artil- 
lery, and  for  other  purposes,"  approved  August  21,  1861;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  the  patriotic  women  of  the  country  fi  >r 
voluntary  contributions  furnished  by  them  to  the  Army; 

In  which  bill  and  joint  resolution  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Baker,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  to 
whom  was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  regulate  the  compensation 
of  deputy  postmasters,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Dixon,  their  Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled 

A  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  advance  of  a  certain  sum  of  money 
to  the  State  of  Missouri. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last  re- 
ported to  have  been  examined,  and  also  the  bill  (S.  16)  relative  to  the 
estimates  of  the  several  heads  of  Departments,  heretofore  reported  to 
have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by 
him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States 
for  his  approbation. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  yesterday,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  act: 

S.  3.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Arkansas  and  Red  River  Super- 
intendency  of  Indian  Affairs,  to  regulate  trade  and  intercourse  with  the  Indians 
therein,  and  to  preserve  peace  on  the  frontiers. 


Apr.  9, 1862.]  SENATE.  139 

He  has  also,  to-day,  approved  and  signed  the  following  act: 

S.  16.  An  act  relative  to  the  estimates  of  the  several  heads  of  Departments. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

M'r.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills,  in 
which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  for  the  relief  of  Caroline  Miller  and  her  children; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  enforce  prompt  returns  of  disbursing  officers  and  agents; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  officers  of  the  Virginia  militia  for 
services  rendered;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  gen- 
eral staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

On  motion  \>y  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  organisation  of  a  corps  of  offi- 
cers for  the  working  of  niter  caves  and  establishing  niter  beds;  and 
no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered^  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Yancey,  from  the  joint  committee  to  report  joint  rules  indicating 
what  questions  shall  be  discussed  in  both  Houses  in  secret  session, 
reported  that  they  had  met  the  committee  on  the  part  of  the  House, 
arid  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  two  following  joint  rules: 

XVIII.  During  the  present  war,  all  measures  relating  to  military,  naval,  financial, 
and  foreign  affairs  shall  be  considered  by  each  House  in  secret  session,  unless  other- 
wise ordered  with  the  consent  of  both  Houses;  but  either  House,  by  a  vote  of  two- 
thirds,  taken  in  secret  session,  may  determine  to  act  in  open  session  on  any  such 
measures.     Other  measures  may  be  considered  by  either  House  in  open  or  secret 
session,  as  its  own  rules  and  orders  shall  determine. 

XIX.  Members  of  either  House  shall  be  admitted  to  the  floor  of  the  other  House 
when  in  secret  legislative  session. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  rules;  and 
On  the  question  of  the  adoption  thereof, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I  ^^f~ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Heniy, 
Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Simms,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Phelan,  Preston, 
Sparrow,  and  Semmes. 

So  the  rules  were  adopted. 

<M///W,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  and  to  nmk"  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof. 


140  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Apr.  9, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
YiimvY.  amended  on  motion  of  Mr.  Phelan,  by  striking  out  the  words 
"male  riti/ons"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word  "men," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  said  amendment  as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
first  section  and  inserting: 

In  view  of  the  exigencies  of  the  country,  and  the  absolute  necessity  of  keeping  in 
the  service  our  gallant  Army,  and  of  placing  in  the  field  a  large  additional  force  to 
meet  the  advancing  columns  of  the  enemy  now  invading  our  soil:  Therefore, 

The  Congress  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America  do  enact,  That  the  President  be,  and 
he  is  hereby,  authorized  to  call  out  and  place  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  for  three  years,  unless  the  war  shall  have  been  sooner  ended,  all  white 
men  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and  thirty-five  years  who  are  not  legally  exempted 
from  military  service.  All  of  the  persons  aforesaid  who  are  now  in  the  armies  of  the 
Confederacy,  and  whose  term  of  service  will  expire  before  the  end  of  the  war,  shall 
be  continued  in  the  service  for  three  years  from  the  date  of  their  original  enlistment, 
unless  the  war  shall  have  been  sooner  ended:  Provided,  however,  That  all  such  com- 
panies, battalions,  and  regiments  shall  have  the  right,  within  thirty  days,  to  reor- 
ganize said  companies,  battalions,  and  regiments  by  electing  all  their  officers  which 
they  had  a  right  heretofore  to  elect,  who  shall  be  commissioned  by  the  President: 
Provided  further,  That  all  troops  that  have  enlisted  for  twelve  months,  and  who  are 
continued  in  the  service  by  the  provisions  of  this  bill,  shall  be  entitled  to  a  furlough 
of  sixty  days,  whenever,  in  the  discretion  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  the  exigencies  of 
the  service  will  permit  it;  and  such  furloughs  shall  be  granted  under  such  regula- 
tions as  the  Secretary  of  War  may  prescribe;  and  all  laws  and  parts  of  laws  providing 
for  the  reenlistment  of  volunteers  and  the  organization  thereof  into  companies,  squad- 
rons, battalions,  or  regiments,  shall  be,  and  the  same  are  hereby,  repealed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  it  lie  on  the  table, 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  >r    TS  " 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

The  yeas  and  ua}Ts  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clay,  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  .Johnson,  Phelan, 
Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Dortch,  Hill,  Hunter, 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Peyton,  and  Simms. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Burnett,  by  striking  out,  line  9,  the  words  ''thirty  days"  and 
inserting  "forty  days,  on  a  day  to  be  fixed  by  the  commander  of  the 
brigade," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Burnett,  by  inserting  after  the  words  "prescribe,"  in  the  sixteenth 
line, 

Prodded  further,  That  all  persons  under  the  age  of  eighteen  years,  or  over  the  age 
of  thirty-five  years,  who  are  now  enrolled  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate 
States,  in  the  regiments,  battalions,  and  companies  hereafter  to  be  reorganized,  shall 
be  required  to  remain  in  their  respective  companies,  battalions,  and  regiments  fin- 
ninety  days,  unless  their  places  can  be  sooner  supplied  by  other  recruits  not  now  in 
the  service,  who  are  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and  thirty-five  years, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Burnett,  by  striking  out  all  from  the  word  "President,"  in  the 


Apr.  9, 1862.]  SENATE.  141 

eleventh  line,  down  to  and  including  the  word  "prescribe,"'  in  the 
sixteenth  line,  and  inserting1: 

Provided  further,  That  furloughs,  not  exceeding  sixty  days,  with  transportation 
home  and  back,  shall  he  granted  to  all  those  retained  in  the  service  by  the  provisions 
of  this  act  beyond  the  period  of  their  original  enlistment,  and  who  have  not  hereto- 
fore received  furloughs  under  the  provisions  of  an  act  entitled  "  An  act  providing 
for  the  granting  of  bounty  and  furloughs  to  privates  and  noncommissioned  officers 
in  the  Provisional  Army,"  approved  eleventh  December,  eighteen  hundred  and 
sixty-one;  said  furloughs  to  be  granted  at  such  times  and  in  such  numbers  as  the 
Secretary  of  AVar  may  deem  most  compatible  with  the  public  interest:  .I//'/  /irorided 
further,  That  in  lieu  of  a  furlough  the  commutation  value  in  money  of  the  transpor- 
tation herein  above  granted  shall  be  paid  to  each  private,  musician,  or  noncom- 
missioned officer  who  may  elect  to  receive  it,  at  such  time  as  the  furlough  would 
otherwise  be  granted, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Burnett,  by  inserting  after  the  word  "years,"  fourth  line,  "at 
the  time  the  call  or  calls  may  be  made," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey  further  to  amend  the  proposed  amend- 
ment by  inserting  after  the  words  "  white  men,"  in  the  third  line,  the 
words  "  who  are  residents  within  the  Confederate  States," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legis- 
lative session, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Bur- 
nett, as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  •<  XTea 

'  (  JNays 7 

On  motion  by  Mi*.  Davis, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch,  Haynes, 
Henry,  Hunter,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton, 
Preston,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Hill,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until  7 
o'clock, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs, 
to  amend  tb.e  bill  by  adding  at  the  end  of  the  second  section:  "  and 
shall  elect  their  company,  battalion,  and  regimental  officers," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  an  amendment  to  the  bill,  to  come  in  as  an 
independent  section,  after  the  second  section;  which  was  read,  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

( h-(h  /w7,  That  it  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legisla- 
tive session, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
fourth  and  fifth  lines  of  the  third  section,  the  words  "  in  default 


142  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  10, 1862. 

thereof"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "  on  failure  to  obtain 
such  consent," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
fourth  section  and  inserting: 

SEC.  4.  Be  It  further  enacted,  That  persons  enrolled  under  the  provisions  of  the 
preceding  section  shall  be  assigned  by  the  Secretary  of  War  to  the  different  com- 
panies now  in  service,  until  each  company  is  filled  to  its  maximum  number,  and  the 
persons  so  enrolled  shall  be  assigned  to  companies  from  the  States  from  which  they 
respectively  come, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "States,"  in  the  second  line  of  the  fifth  section,  the  words 
"  enrolled  under  the  provisions  of  this  act," 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out.  in 
the  fifth  section,  after  the  word  "  thereof,"  in  the  fourth  line,  the 
words  "  shall  be  organized  into  other  regiments,  battalions,  squadrons. 
or  companies  by  the  Secretary  of  War,  and  the  officers  thereof  shall 
be  appointed  by  the  President,  by  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of 
the  Senate,"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words: 

shall  be  kept  as  a  reserve  under  such  regulations  as  may  be  established  by  the 
Secretary  of  War,  and  that  at  stated  periods  of  not  greater  than  three  months,  details 
shall  be  made  from  said  reserve,  so  that  each  company  shall,  as  nearly  as  practicable, 
be  kept  full, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  8)  to  prevent  the  discharge  of  certain  regi- 
ments now  in  the  Army ; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  APRIL  10,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

The  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  on  yesterday,  presented  to  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  Confederate  States,  for  his  approbation,  the  following  joint 
resolution : 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  of  thanks  to  Maj.  Gen.  Thomas  J.  Jackson 
and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Kernstown. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Commerce  be  instructed  to  inquire  whether  any 
persons  within  the  Confederate  State?  claim  to  exercise  jurisdiction,  and  claim  rights 


Apr.  10, 1862.]  SENATE.  143 

and  privileges  as  consuls  of  foreign  countries;  and  if  so,  whether  any  and  what  leg- 
islation is  requisite  to  prevent  the  «ime. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  re- 
ferred the  bill  (S.  38)  authorizing  the  issuance  of  Treasury  notes  under 
the  denomination  of  five  dollars,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
the  bill  (S.  38)  last  mentioned;  and  the  reported  amendments  having 
been  agreed  to,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amend- 
ments were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks 
at  the  offices  of  the  Treasurer  and  assistant  treasurers;  and  having 
been  amended  on  motion  of  Mr.  Brown,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  that  the  Secretary  communicate  to  the 
House  of  Representatives  the  adoption  by  the  Senate,  on  yesterday, 
of  the  two  additional  joint  rules, 

Mr.  Sparrow  objected  thereto,  giving  notice  that  he  desired  to  move 
a  reconsideration  of  the  vote  by  which  said  rules  were  adopted. 

The  question  being  raised  as  to  whether  any  bill  or  resolution  requir- 
ing the  concurrent  action  of  both  Houses  could  be  delayed  in  its  trans- 
mission to  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  merely  giving  notice  of 
an  intention  to  move  a  reconsideration  of  the  vote  by  which  such  bill 
or  resolution  had  passed,  or  not, 

The  President  pro  tempore  took  the  sense  of  the  Senate  thereon; 
and  on  the  question,  Can  a  member,  by  objecting  to  the  transmission 
or  communication  of  a  bill  or  resolution  to  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, without  moving  a  reconsideration  of  the  vote  on  the  passing 
thereof,  retain  such  bill  or  resolution  within  the  control  of  the  Senate? 

It  wras  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  bill  (S.  IT)  to  encour- 
age enlistments  in  the  Corps  of  Marines,  heretofore  reported  to  be 
truly  enrolled,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary,  and  by  him  forth- 
with presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his 
approbation. 

The  following  bills  were  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organiza- 
tion of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  officers  of  the  Virginia 
militia  for  services  rendered;  and 


144  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  10, 1862. 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  increase  the  Corps 
of  Artillery,  and  for  other  purposes,"  approved  August  21,  1861. 
A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

The  House  of  Representatives  have,  by  unanimous  consent,  filled  the  blank  in  the 
bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  legalize  the  acts  of  the  district  attorney,  marshal,  and  deputy  mar- 
shals of  Tennessee,  with  the  words  "twelfth  day  of  December,  eighteen  hundred  and 
sixty-one;"  which  bill  had  been  passed  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives, 
and  was  returned  by  the  President  on  account  of  said  blank  not  being  filled. 

They  have  concurred  in  the  amendment  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  pay  district  collectors  in  certain  cases. 

They  have  also  passed  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution,  in  which  they 
request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  making  Augusta,  Ga.,  a  port  of  delivery  for  goods  imported  into 
Charleston,  S.  C. ; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  regulate  the  compensation  of 
members  of  Congress; " 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  facilities  for  importing  goods,  wares,  and  merchan- 
dise into  the  ports  of  the  Confederate  States;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  joint  resolution  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  Ben.  Desha. 

The  following  bills  were  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  enforce  prompt  returns  from  disbursing  officers 
and  agents;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  for  the  relief  of  Caroline  Miller  and  her  children. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  of  thanks  to  the  patriotic  women 
of  the  country  for  voluntary  contributions  furnished  by  them  to  the 
Army,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  of  the 
House  of  Representatives,  fixing  a  day  for  the  adjournment  of  Con- 
gress; and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  postponed  to  and  made  the  special  order  for 
Saturday,  the  12th  instant. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  official  report  of  the  battle  of  Roanoke  Island,  asked 
to  be  discharged  from  the  further  consideration  of  the  same,  and 
reported  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  be  directed  to  furnish  the  Senators  from 
the  State  of  North  Carolina,  for  the  convention  of  that  State,  a  copy  of  the  reports 
of  the  officers  in  relation  to  the  capture  of  Roanoke  Island,  which  have  been  com- 
municated to  the  Senate  by  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  1  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 


Apr.  10.  1862.]  SENATE.  145 

The  following  bills  wore  road  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Commerce: 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  to  increase  the  facilities  for  importing  goods,  wares, 
and  merchandise  into  the  ports  of  the  Confederate  States;  and 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  making  Augusta,  Ga.,  a  port  of  delivery  for  goods 
imported  into  Charleston,  S.  C. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  —  )  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  Ben.  Desha 
was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Claims. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  i;An  act  to  regulate  the 
compensation  of  members  of  Congress,"  etc.,  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  for  the  organization 
of  a  corps  of  officers  for  the  working  of  niter  caves  and  establishing 
niter  beds  was  reconsidered. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

The  vote  on  the  engrossment  of  the  same  was  also  reconsidered. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  last  mentioned  (H.  R.  —  );  and  having  been 
amended  on  motion  of  Mr.  Sparrow,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate 
and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all 
after  the  word  "Provided"  in  the  fourth  line,  to  the  word  "  Pro- 
in  the  sixth  line,  and  inserting: 


Shall  be  kept  as  a  reserve,  under  such  regulations  as  may  be  established  by  the 
Secretary  of  War,  and  that  at  stated  periods  of  not  greater  than  three  months,  details, 
determined  by  lot,  shall  be  made  from  said  reserve,  so  that  each  company  shall,  as 
nearly  as  practicable,  be  kept  full:  Provided,  That  the  persons  held  in  reserve  may 
remain  at  home  until  called  into  service  by  the  President:  Provided  also,  That  dur- 
ing their  stay  at  home  they  shall  not  receive  pay. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Ilaynes,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Wigfall,  by  Hding  thereto: 

Prorided  further,  That  the  persons  comprehended  in  this  act  shall  not  be  subject 
to  the  rules  and  articles  of  war  until  mustered  into  the  actual  service  of  the  Confed- 
erate States;  except  that  said  persons,  when  enrolled  and  liable  to  duty,  if  they  shall 
willfully  refuse  to  obey  said  call,  each  of  them  shall  be  held  to  be  a  deserter,  and 
punished  as  such  under  said  articles, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Wig- 
fall.  as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
c  J  —  VOL  2- 


146  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  10, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  before 
the  last  proviso,  in  the  sixth  section: 

Proi-i<I«1  further,  That  whenever  in  the  opinion  of  the  President  the  exigencies  of 
the  public  service  may  require  it,  he  shall  be  authorized  to  call  into  actual  service 
the  entire  reserve,  or  so  much  as  may  he  necessary,  not  previously  assigned  to  differ- 
ent companies  in  service  under  provision  of  section  four  of  this  act,  who  shall  be 
organized  and  officered  under  provisions  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act.  for  the  establish- 
ment of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America:  "  Provided  further,  That  the 
officers  appointed  under  this  section  shall  be  appointed  from  the  State  from  which 
the  particular  regiment,  battalion,  or  company  to  which  they  may  be  appointed 
shall  be  drawn, 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Preston  to  amend  the  amendment  pro- 
posed by  Mr.  Yancey  by  striking  out  the  words  "who  shall  be  organ- 
ized and  officered  under  provisions  of  an  act  entitled  ;An  act  for  the 
establishment  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America.'" 
and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "said  reserve  shall  be  organized 
under  such  rules  as  the  Secretary  of  War  may  adopt;  provided  the 
compan}',  battalion,  and  regimental  officers  shall  be  elected  by  the 
troops  composing  the  same;"'  and 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Yancey,  by  striking  out  the  words 

Piwitfi'il  further,  That  the  officers  appointed  under  this  section  shall  be  appointed 
from  the  State  from  which  the  particular  regiment,  battalion,  or  company  to  which 
they  may  l>e  appointed  shall  be  drawn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Yancey, 
as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  The  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  rejected  the  first  of  the  joint 
rules  reported  by  the  joint  committee,  marked  Rule  18,  and  have  agreed  to  the 
second,  marked  Rule  19. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until  T  o'clock  p.  m. 

7  O'CLOCK  P.  M. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  Slates: 

I  transmit  herewith  a  letter  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  submitting  a  proposi- 
tion for  the  construction  of  ironclad  vessels  m  Europe,  and  commend  it  to  the  atten- 
tion of  Congress. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

RICHMOND,  V.\.,  April  JO,  186$. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered^  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof . 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legislative 
session, 


Apr.  10, 1862.]  SENATE.  147 

It  was  determined  in  ttie  negative,  I'JT  -.„ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one- fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Clark,  and  Orr. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Davis,  Dortch.  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis, 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Phelan,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  Simms,-  Wigfall,  and 
Yancey. 

So  the  Senate  refused  to  go  into  open  session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  as  an 
independent  section: 

SEC.  — .  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  each  man  who  may  hereafter  he  mustered  into 
the  service,  and  who  shall  arm  himself  with  a  musket,  shotgun,  rifle,  or  carbine, 
accepted  as  an  efficient  weapon,  shall  he  paid  the  value  thereof;  to  he  ascertained  by 
the  mustering  officer,  under  such  regulations  as  may  be  prescribed  by  the  Secretary 
of  War,  if  he  is  willing  to  sell  the  same,  and  if  he  is  not,  then  he  shall  be  entitled  to 
receive  one  dollar  a  month  for  the  use  of  said  received  and  approved  musket,  rifle, 
shotgun,  or  carbine, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Henry,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  line  6, 
section  9,  the  words.  "  the  President,  by  and  with  the  consent  of  the 
Senate,"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word  "election,'' 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
ninth  section,  after  "That,''  in  the  first  line,  the  words  "when  the  com- 
panies now  in  service,  or  ready  for  organization,  are  organized  into 
battalions,  squadrons,  or  regiments,  all  vacancies  shall  be  filled  by  pro- 
motion according  to  seniority,  from  the  company,  battalion,  squadron, 
or  regiment  in  which  such  vacancies  shall  occur,"  and  inserting  in  lieu 
tlirioof  the  words 

all  vacancies  shall  be  filled  by  the  President  from  the  company,  battalion,  squadron, 
or  regiment  in  which  such  vacancies  shall  occur,  by  promotion  according  to  seniority: 
Provided,  hoirerer,  That  the  President  may,  when  in  his  opinion  it  may  be  proper, 
lill  such  vacancy  or  vacancies  by  the  promotion  of  any  officer  or  officers,  or  private 
or  privates,  from  such  company,  battalion,  squadron,  or  regiment  who  shall  have 
been  distinguished  in  the  service  by  exhibition  of  valor  and  skill, 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Wigfall  to  amend  the  amendment  by 
inserting  in  the  eighth  line  thereof,  after  the  word  "seniorit}r,"  the 
words  "except  in  case  of  disability  or  other  incompetency;"  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Yan- 
cey, as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  reconsider  the  vote  by  which  the  said 
amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  1  v     *  -i  K 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Johnson,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Phelan,  and  Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 


148  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  10.  INVJ. 

Messrs.  Barmvell,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter, 
Lewis,  Maxwell,  Oldham,  Peyton,  Sparrow,  Senmies,  Wigfall,  and 
Yancey. 

So  the  Senate  refused  to  reconsider. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  to  the  ninth 
section  the  following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  when  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the  office  of  colonel,  the  lieutenant- 
colonel  and  major  may,  in  writing,  relinquish  their  right  to  such  promotion  and 
suggest  the  appointment  of  some  other  person  to  the  said  office  of  colonel,  who,  if 
willing  to  accept,  shall  be  appointed;  and  that  when  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the  office 
of  lieutenant-colonel,  the  major  and  senior  captain  shall  have  the  right  to  make  a 
similar  relinquishment  and  suggestion;  and  that  when  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the  office 
of  major,  the  two  captains  holding  the  oldest  commissions  shall  have  the  same  right 
in  all  respects, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  jrava  10 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Clark,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Phelan, 
Sernmes,  and  Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Baker,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Maxwell, 
Orr,  Oldham,  Peyton,  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and  Ysrnce}'. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  at  the 
end  of  the  ninth  section,  the  following  proviso: 

Prodded,  That  all  appointments  made  by  the  President  shall  be  by  and  with  the 
advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
tenth  section, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting: 

SEC.  — .  That  all  privates  comprehended  in  the  provisions  of  this  act,  shall  be 
entitled  to  receive  hereafter  the  monthly  pay  of  fifteen  dollars  each, 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  proposed  amend- 
ment by  striking  out  all  after  the  word  "That"  and  inserting: 

the  pay  of  all  noncommissioned  officers,  privates,  and  musicians  in  the  service  of  the 
Confederate  States' shall  be  fifteen  dollars  a  month,  said  pay  to  commence  with 
the  second  year  of  the  service  of  such  noncommissioned  officer,  private,  or  musician. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Haynes 
then  recurring, 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative,  j  ^T      ""  ^ g 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Haynes,  Henry,  Peyton,  Sparrow,  Semraes,  and  Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Clay,  Clark.  Davis,  Dortch,  Hunter,  John- 
son, Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Wigfall.  and 
Yancey. 


Apr.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  149 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting: 

SEC.  — .  All  persons  unlit  for  military  service  under  regulation!*  to  be  prescribed 
by  the  Secretary  of  War;  all  unnaturalized  foreigners  whose  exemption  shall  be 
claimed  hy  foreign  governments  on  the  ground  of  allegiance  due  them;  all  in  the 
employ  of  the  Confederate  States;  all  judicial  and  executive  officers  of  the  Confed- 
erate and  State  governments;  the  members  of  both  Houses  of  Congress  and  of  the 
legislatures  of  the  several  States,  and  their  resj>eetive  officers;  all  clerks  of  officers 
of  the  State  and  Confederate  governments  allowed  by  law;  all  persons  engaged  in 
carrying  the  mails;  all  ferrymen  on  post  routes;  all  pilots  and  mariners  in  actual 
service  as  Mich;  all  millers,  telegraphic  operators;  ministers  of  religion;  all  persons 
licensed  to  practice  medicine  by  the  law  of  the  several  States,  and  who  are  in  actual 
practice;  all  schoolmasters  having  a-^  many  as  twenty  scholars;  all  professors  of 
incorporated  colleges  or  academies;  all  journeymen  printers  actually  employed  in 
printing  newspapers;  and  all  persons  actual  ly  "engaged  on  river  and  "railroad  routes 
of  transportation,  shall  be,  and  are  hereby,  exempted  from  the  operation  of  this  law: 
Provided  further,  That  all  persons  who  claim  to  be,  and  shall  be  held  to  be,  exempted 
from  operation  of  this  law  on  the  ground  that  they  are  subjects:  of  a  foreign  power, 
and  who  shall  have  exercised  the  right  of  suffrage,  shall  be  immediately  expelled 
the  country;  and  if  within  thirty  days  after  such  person  or  persona  shall  claim  and 
establish  such  exemption,  he  or  they  shall  be  found  within  the  limits  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  he  shall  be  deemed  and  held  to  be  an  alien  enemy  of  the  Confed- 
erate States,  and  shall  be  at  once  imprisoned  and  otherwise  dealt  with  as  such. 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Davis  to  amend  the  proposed  amend- 
ment b}'  striking  out  the  proviso  thereof; 
When, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 
The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  APKIL  11,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION'. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  '"An  act  to  regu- 
late the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress,"  etc..  reported  it 
without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Davis,  from  the  Committee  on  Claims,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  joint  resolution  (II.  R.  — )  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  Ben.  Desha, 
reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  the 
reported  amendment  having  been  agreed  to,  the  resolution  was 
reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

<h-<J<  /•• '/,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  resolution  read 
a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  as  amended  was  read  a  third  time,  and  the 
title  was  amended. 


150  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  11.  1862. 


,  That  this  resolution  pass,  with  an  amendment,  and  that 
the  title  thereof  be  "A  joint  resolution  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  Ben. 
Desha." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  in  relation  to  increasing-  the 
monthly  pay  of  volunteers. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  increase 
the  Corps  of  Artillery,  and  for  other  purposes,"  approved  August  21, 
1861,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  officers 
of  the  Virginia  militia  for  services  rendered,  reported  it  without 
amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  pay 
district  collectors  in  certain  cases; 

S.  20.  A  bill  to  provide  further  payment  of  musicians  in  the  Army 
not  regularly  enlisted; 

S.  35.  A  bill  to  increase  the  number  of  depositories  of  public  funds; 
and 

S.  8.  A  joint  resolution  of  thanks  for  the  victory  at  Shiloh,  Tenn. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill  and  an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the 
Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolutions, 
in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

II.  R.  —  .  A  bill  to  amend  the  laws  relative  to  the  compensation  of  the  attorneys  of 
the  Confederate  States; 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to  divide  the  appropriation  for 
the  contingent  expenses  of  the  War  Department  and  the  Army; 

H.  R.  —  .  A  joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Gen.  H.  H.  Sibley  and  his  command, 
for  gallant  conduct;  and 

H.  R.  —  .  A  joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  the  officers  and  crews  of  the  Patrick 
Henry,  Jamestown,  Teazer,  and  other  vessels. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to  divide  the 
appropriation  for  the  contingent  expenses  of  the  War  Department 
and  the  Army,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  —  )  of  thanks  to  Gen.  H.  H.  Sibley  and 
his  command  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as 
in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 


Apr.  11. 1862.  j  SENATE.  151 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  K.  — )  of  thanks  to  the  officers  and  crews 
of  the  Patrick  Henry,  Jamestown,  Tcazer,  and  other  vessels  for  gal- 
lant conduct  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as 
in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered*  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  the  laws  relative  to  the  compensation 
of  the  attorneys  of  the  Confederate  States  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  for  the  organization  of  a  corps  of  officers  for  the 
working  of  niter  caves  and  establishing  niter  beds. 

H.  R.  — .  A  joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  the  patriotic  women  of 
the  county  for  voluntary  contributions  furnished  by  them  to  the 
Army. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  saltpeter 
and  of  small  arms;  and  the  reported  amendment  having  been  agreed  to, 
the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  con- 
curred in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time  as  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical 
Department  of  the  Army. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (H.  R.  - — )  to  provide  further  means 
for  the  support  of  the  Government. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  deputy 
postmasters. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
I).  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  yesterday,  approved  and 
signed  the  following  enrolled  bill: 
S.  17.  An  act  to  encourage  enlistments  in  the  Corps  of  Marines. 


152  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr. II,  1862. 

]\Ir.  Phclan  submitted  the  following1  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered und  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  enlisting  a  certain  number  of  cooks  for  each  company  in  the  Army,  or 
of  making  some  other  provision  by  which  the  soldiers  may  be  relieved  from  the  prep- 
aration of  their  own  food,  and  said  service  performed  by  persons  specially  employed 
for  that  purpose.  Also,  that  the  committee  inquire  into  the  expediency  of  obtaining 
the  services  of  slaves  for  that  purpose. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  legalize  the  acts  of  the  district 
attorney,  marshal,  and  deputy  marshals  of  Tennessee;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  11,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  heaewith  transmit  to  Congress  a  report  of  the  Postmaster-General,  supplementary 
to  a  report  previously  submitted,  and  covering  certain  documents  relative  to  "frauds 
perpetrated  on  the  revenues  of  the  Post-Office  Department  by  the  Southern  Express 
Company." 

I  recommend  that  the  suggested  alteration  of  the  existing  laws  receive  the  careful 
attention  of  Congress. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and 
Post-Roads  and  printed. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  M.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPAKTMENT,  April  10,  1862. 
To  Hie  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  Stair*: 

1  herewith  transmit  to  Congress  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
covering  a  "detailed  report  ofFlag  Officer  Buchanan,  of  the  brilliant  triumph  of  his 
squadron  over  the  vastly  superior  forces  of  the  enemy,  in  Hampton  Roads,  on  the 
8th  and  9th  of  March  last." 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table  and  be  printed. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  following  enrolled  bills 
and  enrolled  joint  resolution,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  further  means  for  the  support  of  the 
Government; 

II.  R.  — .  A  bill  for  the  organization  of  a  corps  of  officers  for  the 
working  of  niter  caves  and  establishing  niter  beds; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  pay 
district  collectors  in  certain  cases;  and 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  the  patriotic  women  of  the 
country  for  voluntary  contributions  furnished  by  them  to  the  Army. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 


Apr.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  153 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  raise  an  army  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  and  to  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  thereof. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the  bill  by 
Mr.  Yancey,  Mr.  Davis  having  withdrawn  his  amendment  thereto, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  said  amendment  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I  Vo 

j  iM  ay  s  __.  — o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Heniy,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Lewis,  Orr,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes, 
Simms,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay.  Haynes,  Hill,  Maxwell,  Mitch'el,  Oldham,  and 
Yancey. 

On  motion  b}T  Mr.  Oldham,  to  amend  the  bill  b}7  inserting: 

SEC.  — .  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  provisions  of  the  first  section  of  this  act, 
relating  to  the  election  of  officers,  shall  apply  to  those  regiments,  battalions,  and 
squadrons  which  are  composed  of  twelve  months'  and  war  companies  combined  in 
the  same  organization,  without  regard  to  the  manner  in  which  the  officers  thereof 
were  originally  appointed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting: 

SEC.  — .  That  each  company  of  infantry  shall  consist  of  one  hundred  and  twenty- 
five,  rank  and  file;  each  company  of  field  artillery  of  one  hundred  and  fifty,  rank 
and  file;  and  each  of  cavalry  of  eighty,  rank  and  file, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting: 

SEC.  — .  All  persons  subject  to  enrollment,  who  are  not  now  in  the  service,  under 
the  provisions  of  this  act,  shall  be  permitted,  previous  to  such  enrollment,  to  volun- 
teer in  companies  now  in  the  service, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by"  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  after  the 
enacting  clause  and  inserting: 

That  the  President  is  authorized  to  increase  the  military  force  now  employed  in 
the  service  of  the  Confederate  States  to  six  hundred  thousand  in  manner  following: 
The  Secretary  of  War  shall,  under  the  direction  of  the  President,  ascertain  and  estab- 
lish, upon  the  basis  of  their  white  population,  the  quota  of  each  State,  and  shall 
deduct  therefrom  the  number  of  soldiers  now  in  service,  and  the  deficit  shall  be  sup- 
plied by  the  President  making  a  requisition  upon  the  executive  authorities  of  each  of 
the  States  to  supply  the  quota  of  such  State;  and  should  the  said  quota  not  be  filled 
at  the  expiration  of  thirty  days  after  the  notice  as  aforesaid,  then  the  President  shall, 
by  proclamation,  call  out  the  militia  in  such  State  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and 
furty  years,  and  continue  said  militia  in  service  during  the  war,  unless,  in  the  judg- 
ment of  the  President,  they  can  be  sooner  disbanded  without  detriment  to  the  public 
service. 

SEC.  2.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  President  is  authorized  to  supply  the 
places  of  such  troops  whose  term  of  service  expires  before  the  close  of  the  war,  and 
who  do  not  reenlist  as  hereinbefore  provided,  first,  by  requisition  upon  the  execu- 
tive authorities  of  each  of  the  States,  and  in  the  event  of  their  failure  to  supply  their 
(juntas,  respectively,  then  by  calling  out  the  militia  as  aforesaid. 

SRC.  3.  Ami  In-  it  fnrtln  i-  I'unrti'tl,  That  if.  from  any  cause,  the  quota  of  any  of  the 
States  can  not  be  supplied  by  requisition  upon  the  executive  authorities  of  such 


154  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  11. 1862. 

States,  nor  by  calling  out  the  militia,  tin-  President  is  authorized  to  supply  the  deficit 
from  the  other  States,  as  provided  in  the  first  section  of  this  act. 

SEC.  4.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  when  the  militia  may  be  called  out  under 
the  provisions  of  this  act,  substitutes  may  be  received  under  such  regulations  as  may 
be  prescribed  by  the  Secretary  of  War,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  President. 

SEC.  5.  And  lie  it  further  emu-ted,  That  the  President  is  hereby  authorized  to  retain 
in  the  service  for  a  period  of  six  months,  if  the  military  exigencies,  in  his  judgment, 
require  it,  all  the  regiments  of  volunteers,  with  their  present  organization,  after  the 
expiration  of  their  present  term  of  service:  Provided,  That  they  may  be  sooner  dis- 
charged if  the  safety  of  the  country  will  warrant  it,  or  their  places  are  supplied  by 
the  States  from  which  they  respectively  come:  And  prondcd  further,  That  any  regi- 
ment, battalion,  squadron,  company,  or  legion  so  retained  may,  at  any  time  within 
thirty  days  after  the  expiration  of  their  original  term  of  service,  reorganize  for  two 
years  or  the  war,  electing  their  own  officers,  field  and  company,  according  to  exist- 
ing law,  and  when  reorganized,  all  promotions  shall  be  made  by  seniority,  except 
that  company  officers  of  the  lowest  grade  shall  be  elected  by  the  officers  and  soldiers 
of  the  company,  respectively. 

SEC.  6.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  all  volunteers  reenlisting  and  reorganizing  as 
aforesaid,  shall  be  entitled  to  furloughs  for  sixty  days  at  as  early  a  period  as,  in  the 
judgment  of  the  President,  the  exigency  of  the  public  service  may  warrant. 

SEC.  7.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  whenever  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States 
may  be  reduced  without  injury  to  the  public  service,  the  President  shall  first  relieve 
from  duty  such  of  the  officers  and  soldiers  of  the  twelve  months'  volunteers  as  have 
already  reenlisted  or  may  hereafter  reenlist  for  the  war, 

( Yeas  7 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •)  \.  '.'  '  '   -i- 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Hill,  Lewis,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelun,  and  Peyton. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are. 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynos. 
Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Preston,  Sparrow, 
Semmes,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  the  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  me  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  )  wav  " 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burn  well,  Baker,  Burnett,  Cla}-,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch, 
Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston, 
Sparrow,  Semmes,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Hill,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Orr,  and  Oldham. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act 
to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Apr.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  155 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  5th  instant)  the  nomination  of  J.  P.  Flewellen,  to 
be  a  major  in  the  Provisional  Army,  reported,  with  the  recommenda- 
tion that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon, 

li>  xolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
J.  P.  Flewellen,  to  be  a  major  in  the  Provisional  Army,  agreeably  to 
th.e  nomination. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  llth  of  March)  the  nomination  of  L.  M.  Walker,  to  be 
a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Arm}',  reported,  with  the 
recommendation  that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon, 

Itesolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
L.  M.  Walker,  to  be  a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Militar\T  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  19th  of  March)  the  nomination  of  M.  L.  Smith, 
to  be  a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army,  reported,  with  the 
recommendation  that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon, 

Resolred,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
M.  L.  Smith,  to  be  a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  29th  of  March)  the  nomination  of  Wade  Keyes,  of 
Alabama,  to  be  Assistant  Attorney-General;  Rufus  R.  Rhodes,  of 
Mississippi,  to  be  Commissioner  of  Patents;  and  George  E.  W.  Nel- 
son, of  Georgia,  to  be  Superintendent  of  Public  Printing,  reported, 
with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

Whereupon, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Wade  Keyes,  to  be  Assistant  Attorney-General;  Rufus  R.  Rhodes,  to 
be  Commissioner  of  Patents;  and  George  E.  W.  Nelson,  to  be  Super- 
intendent of  Public  Printing,  agreeably  to  their  respective  nomina- 
tions. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  were 
referred  the  following  nominations,  viz: 

For  the  State  of  Arkansas — Daniel  Ringo,  to  be  judge  of  the  district  court;  Gran- 
ville  Wilcox,  to  be  district  attorney  of  the  western  district;  William  M.  Randolph,  to 
be  district  attorney  for  the  eastern  district;  James  M.  Brown,  to  be  marshal  of  the 
western  district;  and  John  G.  Halliburton,  to  be  marshal  of  the  eastern  district. 

For  the  State  of  Florida— Chandler  C.  Yonge,  to  be  district  attorney;  F,lias  E. 
Blackburn,  to  be  marshal. 

For  the  State  of  Mississippi — Alexander  M.  Clayton,  to  be  judge  of  the  district 
court ;  Carnot  Posey,  to  be  district  attorney;  and  William  H.  H.  Tison,  to  be  marshal. 

For  the  State  of  North  Carolina — Asa  Biggs,  to  be  judge  of  the  district  court; 
George  V.  Strong,  to  be  district  attorney;  and  Wesley  Jones,  to  be  marshal. 

For  the  State  of  South  Carolina — Andrew  G.  Magfath,  to  be  judge  of  the  district 
court;  James  Conner,  to  be  district  attorney;  and  Daniel  H.  Hamilton,  to  be 
marshal. 

For  the  State  of  Virginia — James  D.  Halyburton,  to  be  judge  of  the  eastern  dis- 
trict; John  W.  Brockenbrough,  to  be  judge  of  the  western  district;  Patrick  H. 
Aylett,  to  be  attorney  for  the  eastern  district;  Fleming  B.  Miller,  to  be  attorney  for 
the  Avestern  district;  John  F.  Wiley,  to  he  marshal  of  the  eastern  district;  and  Jeffer- 
son T.  Martin,  to  l>e  marshal  of  the  western  district, 


156  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  12. 1862. 

reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be 
continued. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Daniel  Ringo,  Granville  Wilcox,  William  M.  Randolph.  James  M. 
Brown,  John  G.  Halliburton,  Chandler  C.  Yonge,  Elias  E.  Black- 
burn, Alexander  M.  Clayton,  Carnot  Posey,  William  H.  II.  Tison, 
Asa  Biggs,  George  V.  Strong,  Wesley  Jones.  Andrew  Ci.  Magrath, 
James  Conner,  Daniel  H.  Hamilton.  James  D.  Haly burton,  John  W. 
Brockenbrough,  Patrick  H.  Aylett,  Fleming  B.  Miller,  John  F.  Wiley, 
and  Jefferson  T.  Martin,  agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

SATURDAY,  APRIL  12,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Lewis  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration : 

Resolved,  That  the  Quartermaster-General  be  requested  to  furnish  to  the  super- 
intendent or  president  of  any  railroad  company  who  may  apply  therefor,  a  state- 
ment of  what  goods,  wares,  merchandise,  and  commodities  have  been  shipped  or 
transported  over  their  roads  on  account  of  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States, 
and  that  he  furnish  any  proofs  which  may  be  in  his  possession  or  under  his  control, 
tending  to  show  what  parties  were  authorized  by  law  or  contract  to  ship  said  goods 
and  commodities  for  said  Government  over  said  roads. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and 
After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
Mr.  Burnett   submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
propriety  of  authorizing  the  President  to  receive  irregular  troops  for  detached  service. 

Mr.  Oldham  presented  a  device  for  a  Confederate  States  flag, 
designed  by  Lucien  Hopson;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Flag  and  Seal. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R. — )  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to 
divide  the  appropriation  for  the  contingent  expenses  of  the  War 
Department  and  the  Army,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R. — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

I! '-wived,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (S.  37)  to  discourage  drunkenness  in  the  Army. 
reported  it  with  amendments. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R. — )  for  the  relief  of  Caroline  Miller  and  her 
children,  reported  it  without  amendment. 


A;r.  U.  1S62.]  SENATE.  157 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  AVhole,  to  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (H.  R. — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Oi'da't.d*  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading1. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

/A  .sv ///>,</.  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  the  laws  relative  to  the  compensation  of 
the  attorneys  of  the  Confederate  States,  reported  it,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  it  do  not  pass. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  enforce  prompt  returns  from  disbursing 
officers  and  agents,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendments  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered  *  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  of  the 
House  of  Representatives,  fixing  a  day  for  the  adjournment  of  Con- 
gress, be  in  secret  legislative  session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  in  relation 
to  the  construction  of  iron-clad  vessels  in  Europe,  reported 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  9)  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  to 
contract  for  the  construction,  in  Europe,  of  six  ironclad  vessels; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Johnson  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  henceforth,  all  resolutions  complimentary  or  of  thanks,  shall,  before 
action  of  the  Senate  thereon,  be  first  referred  to  some  appropriate  standing  committee 
of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  of  the  House  of 
Representatives,  fixing  a  day  for  the  adjournment  of  Congress;  and 
having  been  amended  by  striking  out  "day  of  April,  anno  Domini 
eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,*'  and  inserting  "twenty-first  da}'  of 
April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  at  twelve  o'clock  meridian,  to 
meet  again  on  the  third  Monday  in  August  next,"  it  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the 
said  resolution, 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Johnson  that  it  lie  on  the  table;  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  recurring  on  the  motion  to  reconsider, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 


158  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  12, 1862. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  authorizing  the  President  to  send 
additional  commissioners  to  foreign  countries,  and  for  other  purposes. 

After  debate, 

On  the  question. 

Shall  this  resolution  be  read  the  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  resolution  do  not  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  requesting 
the  President  to  instruct  Mr.  John  Slidell,  commissioner  from  this 
Government  to  His  Majesty  Louis  Napoleon,  Emperor  of  the  French, 
to  propose  to  His  Majesty  terms  for  a  treaty  of  amity  and  commerce 
between  the  two  Governments. 

After  debate, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on  Foreign 
Affairs. 

Mr.  Yancey  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service 
in  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECt  TIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  12,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  Braxton  Bragg,  of  Louisiana,  to  the  rank  of  general  in  tht>  Army  of  the 
"Confederate  States,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  to 
take  rank  from  the  6th  day  of  April,  1862. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read  and  considered  by  unanimous  consent;  and 
Jtesolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Braxton  Bragg,  to  be  a  general  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Ricluiinnil.  .\i>ri/  /,.',  AW.'. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OK  AMKKICA.  WAR  DEPAHTMKNT, 

Richmond,  .!/•/•//  If,  /.SY;_-. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  nvoinnu'iul  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States: 


Apr.  14,1862.]  SENATE.  159 

Brigadier-generate. 

Franklin  Gardner,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862. 
W.  X.  R.  Beall,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862,  Arkansas. 
W.  Y.  Slack,  to  take  rank  April  12,  18<i±  Missouri. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
Hi?  Excellency  JEFF.  DAVIS, 

President,  et ' ,. 

The  message  was  rend. 

Ordered*  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

MONDAY.  APRIL  U,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  instructed  to  inquire  and  report  what 
provision,  if  any,  is  made  by  law  for  the  compensation  of  those  who  have,  under  the 
appointment  and  direction  of  the  Confederate  Government,  made  the  assessment  of 
tlir  war  tax  in  those  States  which  have  assumed  the  payment  thereof. 

Resolved  further,  That  if  there  is  no  law  providing  therefor,  then  said  committee 
inquire  into  the  propriety  of  passing  a  law  for  that  purpose,  making  the  compensa- 
tion depend  in  some  degree  upon  the  amount  of  the  assessment  returned  by  each 
assistant  collector;  and  that  the  committee  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  Dortch  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate,  if  not 
incompatible  with  the  public  interests,  the  report  of  Gen.  L.  O'B.  Branch,  of  the 
battle  of  Xewbern,  X.  ('. 

Mr.  Orr  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  -12)  for  the  relief  of  the  legal  representatives  of  Samuel  M. 
Wilkes,  late  adjutant  of  the  Fourth  Regiment  South  Carolina  Volun- 
teers; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  making  Augusta,  Ga.,  a  port  of  delivery  for  goods 
imported  into  Charleston,  S.  C. ;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  facilities  for  importing  goods,  wares, 
and  merchandise  into  the  ports  of  the  Confederate  States, 
reported  the  same  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  officers  of 
the  Virginia  militia  for  services  rendered:  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Or'lci-cd,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 
,  That  it  pass. 

,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


160  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  14, 1862. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to 
increase  the  Corps  of  Artillery,  and  for  other  purposes,"  approved 
August  21,  1861;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to 
the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  an  amendment  of  the 
Senate  to  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks  at  the  offices  of 
the  Treasurer  and  assistant  treasurers. 

They  have  agreed  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  appointing  a  Joint  Committee  on 
Enrollment,  and  have  appointed  on  their  part  Messrs.  Elliott,  Chambers,  and  Tilths. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry  enrolled  hills, 
I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  38)  authorizing 
the  issuance  of  Treasury  notes  under  the  denomination  of  five  dollars,  with 
amendments; 

In  which  amendments  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senafe. 

They  have  also  agreed  to  the  joint  resolution  of  the  Senate  (S.  6)  dim-ting  how 
prize  money  shall  be  paid  in  certain  cases. 

And  have  passed  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  officers  of  artillen  in  the  Pro- 
visional Army; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Engineers  of  the  Provisional  Army; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  organize  a  signal  corps; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  regulating  the  fees  of  clerks,  and  for  other  purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  limit  the  compensation  of  clerks,  marshals,  and  district  attor- 
neys of  the  Confederate  States; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  regulating  the  fees  of  marshals,  and  for  other  purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  regulate  the  collection  of  the  war  tax  in  certain  States  invaded 
by  the  enemy ;  and 

H.  R.  — .  'A  resolution  of  thanks  to  Major-Generals  Van  Dorn  and  Price,  and  the 
officers  and  men  under  their  command,  for  their  valor,  skill,  and  good  conduct  in 
the  battle  of  Elkhorn,  and  of  respect  for  the  memory  of  Generals  McCulloch  and 
Mclntosh; 

In  which  bills  and  resolution  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

'  The  President  pro  tempo  re  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  hereto- 
fore reported  to  have  been  examined  and  this  day  signed  by  the 
Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  they  were  delivered  to  the 
Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  29)  to  amend  the  several  acts  in  relation  to 
the  pay  of  chaplain^in  the  Army;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  ^r      '  „ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 
Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.    Barnwell,    Baker,   Davis,   Dortch,   Haynes,  Henry,   Hill, 
Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitch  el,  Orr,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow, 
,  Wigfall,  and  Yaiicey. 


Apr.  14, 1862.]  SENATE.  161 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Hunter,  Lewis,  and  Oldham. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  this  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  \vas  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  deputy  post- 
masters. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  the  laws  relative  to  the  compensation  of 
the  attorneys  of  the  Confederate  States;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate.  . 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  be  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  do  not  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical 
Department  of  the  Army;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barn  well, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  admit  imports  duty  free,  except 
such  as  may  be  imported  from  the  United  States  of  America,  be  trans- 
ferred to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  increase  the  facilities  for  import- 
ing goods,  wares,  and  merchandise  into  the  ports  of  the  Confederate 
States,  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Wrhole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making  Augusta,  Ga.,  a  port  of  deliv- 
ery for  goods  imported  into  Charleston,  S.  C. :  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  a  third  time. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  37)  to  discourage  drunkenness  in  the  Army. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

In  the  first  line  of  the  first  section,  after  the  word  "any,"  insert  the 
word  "commissioned," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

C  J — VOL 


162  JOURNAL    OF    THE.  [Apr.  14,  1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  words 
"either  whilst  on  or  off  duty,*'  in  the  third  line  of  the  tirst  section,  and 
inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  ''while  on  duty  or  in  camp," 


It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I  isr6^ 


On  motion  b}T  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry, 
Hunter.  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Simms.  and  WigfaU. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Hill,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Preston,  Sparrow, 
Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Section  1,  line  -i,  strike  out  the  words  "of  inquiry'"  and  insert  the 
word  "martial," 

,  Yeas  0 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  T»J      ~  .,  . 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

None  voting  in  the  affirmative, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Davis. 
Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Maxwell, 
Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes,  Wigfall, 
and  Yancey. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Section  1,  line  6,  strike  out  the  words  "and  disqualified  forever  there- 
after from  holding  office  under  it," 

I  Yeas  ^1 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  1  >r 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  yeas  ana  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Ha}*nes, 
Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  PHelan 
Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Hill,  and  Lewis. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
tirst  section,  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  inserting: 

That  any  commissioned  officer  of  the  Regular  or  Provisional  Army  who  shall  lie 
found  drunk,  either  while  on  or  off  duty,  shall,  on  conviction  thereof  before  a  court 
of  inquiry,  be  cashiered  or  suspended  from  the  service  of  the  Confederate  States,  or 
be  publicly  reprimanded,  according  to  the  aggravation  of  the  offense;  and  in  addition 
to  a  sentence  cashiering  any  such  officer,  he  may  also  be  declared  incapable  of  holding 
any  military  office  under  the  Confederate  States  during  the  war. 


It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -J  jj6*8" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Mr—  -is.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill, 
Johnson,  Le\v  is,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Preston,  Sparrow, 
Semmes,  and  Yancey. 


Apr.  14, 1862.]  SENATE.  163 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Hunter,  Orr,  Peyton,  and  Wigfall. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Section  2,  line  4,  after  the  words  "intoxication  of,"  insert  the  word 
"commissioned," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
.    On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Section  2,  line  7,  after  the  word  "officer,"  insert  the  words  "of  the 
division," 

A  motion  was  made  by  Mr.  Clay  to  amend  the  amendment  by  adding 
thereto  the  words  "or  brigade  to  which  said  post,  regiment,  or  corps 
belongs;"  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  as  amended, 

(  Yeas  19 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -j  -^  , 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Brown,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry, 
Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton, 
Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clay,  Hill,  and  Lewis. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section 
2,  line  7,  after  the  word  "made,"  the  words  "to  report  the  same  to 
the  officer  commanding  the  brigade  or  division,  who  shall," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "officer,"  section  2,  line  5,  the  words  "or  which  shall  be  brought 
to  their  attention  by  information  in  writing,  signed  by  the  party  making 
the  charge," 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  that  the  proposed  amendment  lie  on  the 
table, 

I  Yeas.  14 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  •<  ^T       " "  -.^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Haynes,  Hunter,  Max- 
well, Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow,  and  Semmes. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clay,  Henry,  Hill,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Phelan, 
Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Phelan  lie  on  the 
table. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  made  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole  were 
concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act  to  punish 
drunkenness  in  the  Army." 


164  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  15, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  last 
mentioned  be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  >>'  a^  -\% 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Mr.  Wigfall  voted  in  the  affirmative. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Brown,  Clay,  Haynes,  Hill,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston, 
Sparrow,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  Senate  refused  to  reconsider. 

The  following  bills  and  resolution  were  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military-  Affairs: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  officers  of  artillery 
in  the  Provisional  Army; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Engineers  of  the  Provi- 
sional Army; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  organize  a  signal  corps;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  of  thanks  to  Major-Generals  Van  Dorn 
and  Price,  and  the  officers  and  soldiers  under  their  command,  for  their 
valor,  skill,  and  good  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Elkhorn.  in  the  State  of 
Arkansas,  and  of  respect  for  the  memory  of  Generals  McCulloch  and 
Mclntosh. 

The  following  bills  were  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary : 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  regulating  the  fees  of  marshals,  and  for  other 
purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  limit  the  compensation  of  clerks,  marshals,  and 
district  attorneys  of  the  Confederate  States;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  regulating  the  f.ees  of  clerks,  and  for  other  purposes. 

The  following  bill  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Finance: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  regulate  the  collection  of  the  war  tax  in  certain 
States  invaded  by  the  enemy. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  38)  authorizing  the  issuance  of  Treasury 
notes  under  the  denomination  of  five  dollars;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill,  with  the  amendments  of  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives, be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

TUESDAY,  APRIL  15,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow  presented  copies  of  the  official  reports  of  the  engage- 
ment at  Leesburg,  Va.,  on  the  21st  and  22d  of  October,  1861,  obtained 
by  him  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Provisional  Congress. 


Apr.  15, 1862.]  SENATE.  165 

Ordered,  That  they  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Orr  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  43)  to  increase  the  number  of  captains  and  commanders  in 
the  Navy,  and  to  designate,  by  .suitable  decorations,  those  who  perform 
gallant  and  meritorious  service; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Barn  well,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  - — )  to  regulate  the  collection  of  the  war  tax  in  certain 
States  invaded  by  the  enemy,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ur<l,  /;  il.  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establish- 
ment and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to 
receive  into  the  service  of  the  Confederate  States  a  regiment  of  vol- 
unteers for  the  protection  of  the  frontier  of  Texas,  reported  it,  with 
the  recommendation  that  it  ought  not  to  pass. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

On  the  question. 

Shall  this  bill  be  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  do  not  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred 

A  resolution  inquiring  into  the  propriety  of  authorizing  the  Presi- 
dent to  receive  irregular  troops  for  detached  service, 
reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  the  committee  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  subject. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  report;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  resolution  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  House  resolution  fixing  a  day  for  the  adjournment  of  Congress. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill  and 
sundry  enrolled  joint  resolutions,  I  ani  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the 
signature  of  their  President. 


166  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  15, 1862. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Sergeant-at-Arms  purchase  forty-one  copies  of  the  acts  and  reso- 
lutions of  the  Provisional  Congress,  printed  in  one  volume,  being  one  for  each  Senator 
and  one  for  each  standing  committee;  and  that  the  same  be  paid  for  out  of  the  con- 
tingent fund  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill  and  joint  resolutions: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  regulate  the 
compensation  of  members  of  Congress;  " 

S.  6.  A  joint  resolution  directing  how  prize  money  shall  be  paid  in 
certain  cases; 

H.  R.  — .  A  joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Gen.  H.  H.  Sibley  and 
his  command;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  of  thanks  to  the  officers  and  crews  of  the 
Patrick  Henry,  Jamestown,  Teazer,  and  other  vessels,  for  gallant 
conduct. 

On  motion  bj-  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  further 
provide  for  the  public  defense,  with  amendments;  in  which  amendments  they  request 
the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  32)  last  mentioned;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Barn  well,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  38)  authorizing  the  issuance  of  Treasury  notes  under  the 
denomination  of  five  dollars,  with  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  thereto,  reported  the  same  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  38)  last  mentioned;  and 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  amendment,  viz: 

After  the  second  section  of  the  bill  insert  the  following  independent 
section : 

SEC.  3.  The  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  is  hereby  authorized  to  issue  Treasury 
notes,  payable  in  six  months  after  the  ratification  of  a  treaty  of  peace  between  the 
Confederate  States  and  the  United  States,  of  a  denomination  not  less  than  one  hun- 
dred dollars,  bearing  interest  at  the  rate  of  two  cents  per  day  for  each  hundred  dol- 
lars; the  said  notes,  when  issued,  to  be  a  substitute  for  so  much  of  the  one  hundred 
and  sixty-five  millions  of  bonds  authorized  by  the  act  of  Congress  passed  at  the 
present  session;  and  said  notes  shall  be  receivable  in  payment  of  all  public  dues 
except  the  export  duty  on  cotton, 

Mr.  Semmes  moved  to  amend  the  amendment  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  all  Treasury  notes  issued  under  this  or  any  previous  act,  except  the 
interest-bearing  notes  specified  in  the  third  section  of  this  act,  shall  be,  and  during 


Apr.  15, 1862.]  SEN  ATE .  167 

the  existing  war  are,  hereby  declared  to  be  the  money  or  currency  of  the  Confederate 
States,  and,  as  such,  a  legal  tender  in  payment  of  all  public  and  private  debts  except 
the  export  duty  on  cotton  and  the  bonds  of  the  Confederate  States  and  the  interest 
thereon. 

Mr.  Hill  objected  to  the  same,  as  not  being  in  order  under  the  twen- 
tieth clause  of  the  ninth  section  of  the  first  article  of  the  Constitution. 

Whereupon, 

The  President  pro  tempore  submitted  the  question  to  the  Senate, 

Is  the  amendment  in  order  ?  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  recurring  upon  agreeing  to  the  amendment  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  to  the  said  bill. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  remaining  amendments  having  been  agreed  to,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  concur  in  the  amendments  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  to  the  said  bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Brown  presented  the  memorial  of  Jonas  P.  Levy,  proposing 
to  build  in  Europe,  for  the  service  of  the  Confederate  States,  a  twenty- 
gun  ironclad  ship;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval 
Affairs. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  27)  to  prohibit  any  cotton,  tobacco,  military,  and 
naval  stores  being  furnished  to  the  enemy,  and  to  provide  penalties 
for  the  violation  thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting: 

SEC.  — .  That  this  law  shall  not  take  effect  upon  any  persons  in  such  places  of  the 
Confederacy  as  may  be  in  the  actual  possession  of  the  enemy, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative1. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell,  that  the  bill  lie  upon  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  ™f ys 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one -fifth  of  the  Senators'present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Burnett,  Henry,  Johnson.  Maxwell,  Mitchel.  Orr, 
Oldham,  Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow,  Simms,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay.  Clark,  Davis,  Haynes,  Hill,  Lewis,  Phelan, 
Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  message  of  the  House  of 
Representatives,  informing  the  Senate  that  they  had  adopted  the  joint 
rule  providing  that  "members  of  either  House  shall  be  admitted  to 
the  floor  of  the  other  House  when  in  secret  legislative  session;"  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  joint  resolution  (S.  9)  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the 


168  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  15, 1862. 

Navy  to  contract  for  the  construction,  in  Europe,  of  six  ironclad 
vessels. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  that  it  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  -^  .  , 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  b}-  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clay,  Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Peyton,  Preston, 
Semmes,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry, 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Sparrow,  and  Siinms. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  adding  the 
following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  the  Government  will  only  underwrite  for  the  vessels  on  their  inward 
cargo, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 
Ordered,  That  the  amendment  lie  on  the  table. 

No  amendment  being  made,  the  resolution  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  resolution  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -J  j^eaS'  in 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  3Teas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry, 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Sparrow,  and  Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clay,  Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Peyton,  Preston, 
Semmes,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  resolution  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as 
aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  to-day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  acts  and  joint  resolution: 

S.  20.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  musicians  in  the  Army  not  regularly 
enlisted; 

S.  35.  An  act  to  increase  the  number  of  depositories  of  public  funds;  and 

S.  7.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  for  the  victory  at  Shiloh,  Tenn. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 


Apr.  15, 1862.]  SENATE.  169 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  15,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  14,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment  in 
the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

THIRTEENTH    TEXAS    CAVALRY    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
J.  H.  Burnett,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Texas. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Anderson  F.  Crawford,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Texas. 

Major. 
C.  R.  Beaty,  to  take  rank  March  12,  1862,  Texas. 

FOURTEENTH   TEXAS  CAVALRY   REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
M.  T.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  February  15,  1862,  Texas. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
S.  F.  Mains,  to  take  rank  February  15,  1862,  Texas. 

Major. 
Thompson  Camp,  to  take  rank  February  15,  1862,  Texas. 

FIRST    SOUTH    CAROLINA    ARTILLERY    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 

. 

W.  R.  Calhoun,  to  take  rank  March  25,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
T.  M.  Wagner,  to  take  rank  March  25,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Major. 
Alfred  Rhett,  to  take  rank  March  25,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

EIGHTEENTH    TEXAS   CAVALRY    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
N.  H.  Darnell,  sr.,  to  take  rank  March  15,  1862,  Texas. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
John  T.  Coit,  to  take  rank  March  15,  1862,  Texas. 

Major. 
Charles  C.  Morgan,  to  take  rank  March  15,  1862,  Texas. 


170  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  15, 1862. 

FIRST   MARYLAND   REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
Bradley  T.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  March  18,  1862,  Maryland. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Edwd.  R.  Dorsey,  to  take  rank  March  18,  1862,  Maryland. 

THIRTY-FIRST   GEORGIA    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
Pleasant  J.  Phillips,  to  take  rank  November  18,  1861,  Georgia. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
Daniel  P.  Hill,  to  take  rank  November  18,  1861,  Georgia. 

Major. 
Clement  A.  Evans,  to  take  rank  November  18,  1861,  Georgia. 

FOITRTH   TEXAS   REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
John  Marshall,  to  take  rank  March  6,  1862,  Texas. 

TWENTY-SECOND   LOUISIANA   REGIMENT. 

Major. 
Isaac  W.  Patton,  to  take  rank  March  9,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Brigade  quartermasters,  with  the,  rank  of  major. 

Cornelius  Boyle, ;  James  Wood  Tucker, ;  James  J.  Bailey,  Alabama; 

Norman  W.  Smith, ;  F.  M.  Gailor,  ;  Jos.  M.  Adams,  South  Carolina; 

Charles  A.  Harding, . 

Assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

A.  T.  Monroe,  Texas;  Alex.  McVoy, ;  R.  G.  Lamar,  South  Carolina;  I.  H. 

Means,  South  Carolina;  James  K.  P.  Record,  Texas;  John  T.  Herrell,  Georgia; 
John  T.  B.  Dorsey,  Maryland;  George  W.  Wang,  Louisiana;  Duastan  E.  Banks, 
Georgia;  James  Maurice, ;  Thomas  C.  Haskins, ;  A.  W.  Broaddus,  Vir- 
ginia; Henry  L.  Mayson,  South  Carolina;  Eli  Harrison,  South  Carolina;  William  M. 

Payne,  Virginia;  L.  Lake, ;  S.  Hillyer,  Tennessee;  J.  P.  Horbach,  Tennessee; 

Miles  Selden, ;  F.  M.  Wigginton,  Texas;  James  Y.  Leigh,  Virginia;  Rufus  J. 

Reid,  Alabama;  William  A.  Welch,  Arkansas;  W.  G.  Vardell,  South  Carolina;  C.  S. 
Mills,  Texas;  Saunders  D.  Oliver,  Louisiana;  Ed.  K.  Warren,  Kentucky. 

Brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

John  C.  Palmer,  ;   Jesse  G.  W.    Leftwich,  -      — ;  William  A.  Walton, 

Georgia;  James  T.  Hamilton,  Alabama. 

Assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

W.  E.  Haile,  Texas;  W.  G.  Privett,  Alabama;  B.  C.  Bryan,  South  Carolina;  W.  B. 
Mette,  South  Carolina;  William  H.  Estill,  Texas;  Fleming  Jordan,  Georgia;  Richard 
C.  Perkins,  North  Carolina;  John  Hale,  Georgia;  D.  H.  Baldwin,  Georgia;  T.  B. 
Trout,  South  Carolina;  F.  McC.  Newton,  Texas;  James  H.  Eakin,  -  — ;  E.  B. 
Tuttle,  Virginia;  Walter  Caruth,  Texas;  Stephen  Bonsai,  Virginia;  H.  C.  Cunning- 
ham, Georgia;  J.  H.  Beck,  Texas;  James  M.  Noble,  Texas;  Thomas  J.  S.  Sandford, 
Alabama;  John  W.  Robinson,  Arkansas;  Lewis  F.  Marshall,  Kentucky. 


Apr.  15, 1862.]  SENATE.  171 

Chaplains. 

John  B.  Renfroe,  Texas;  James  A.  Ivy,  Louisiana;  J.  F.  Buist,  South  Carolina; 
Thomas  J.  Beck,  Georgia;  James  B.  Taylor,  jr.,  Virginia;  John  Landstreet,  Virginia; 
S.  B.  Suratt,  Louisiana;  T.  A.  Smith  Adams,  Mississippi;  Woodlief  Thomas,  Texas; 
Alex.  M.  Thigpen,  Georgia. 

SEVENTH    KENTUCKY    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
Charles  Wickliffe,  to  take  rank  October  31,  1861,  Kentucky. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 
W.  D.  Lannom,  to  take  rank  November  1,  1861,  Kentucky. 

Major. 

W.  J.  N.  Welborn,  to  take  rank  November  1,  1861,  Kentucky. 
Aflju-tants,  tvith  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

John  M.  Billiard,  to  take  rank  March  1,  1862,  Texas. 

William  H.  Parker,  to  take  rank  January  4,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

R.  S.  Means,  to  take  rank  March  28,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

M.  L.  Lane,  to  take  rank  February  15,  1862,  Texas. 

Richard  H.  Parker,  to  take  rank  April  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Charles  M.  Wiley,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862,  Georgia. 

M.  H.  Royston,  to  take  rank  February  13,  1862,  Texas. 

James  B.  Jordan,  to  take  rank  April  4,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

W.  Hays  Otey,  to  take  rank  April  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  A.  Ryan,  to  take  rank  March  15,  1862,  Texas. 

Sumter  Lea,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Alabama. 

Augustus  S.  Hutchison,  to  take  rank  February  18,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Thomas  S.  Burnett,  to  take  rank  November  3,  1861,  Kentucky. 

ASSISTANT    ADJUTANTS-GENERAL. 

Majors. 

J.  R.  Waddy,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862,  Virginia. 

James  D.  Porter,  to  take  rank  April  9,  1862. 

E.  Griswold,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862. 

James  D.  Armstrong,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862. 

Captains. 

G.  W7.  Latham,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862. 

W.  H.  McCardle,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862. 

John  F.  O'Brien,  to  take  rank  March  28,  1862. 

A.  C.  Thorn,  to  take  rank  March  31,  1862. 

George  F.  Harrison,  to  take  rank  April  12,  1862. 

William  G.  Earth,  to  take  rank  April  12,  1862,  Florida. 

Charles  Rutledge  Holmes,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Jos.  Hevward,  to  take  rank  April  14,  1862. 

MEDICAL    DEPARTMENT. 

Surgeon. 
W.  N.  Gaither,  Kentucky. 

Aids-de-camp,  unth  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

John  S.  Carrington,  to  take  rank  March  29,  1862. 
Thomas  F.  Henry,  to  take  rank  April  3,  1862,  Tennessee. 
Jos.  E.  Dwyer,  to  take  rank  March  28,  1862. 


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W.  R.  Mason,  jr.,  to  take  rank  April  12,  1862. 
Peyton  N.  Page,  to  take  rank  October  25,  1861. 
A.  H.  Rogers,  to  take  rank  April  12,  1862. 
Alfred  E.  Doby,  to  take  rank  March  22,  1862. 
T.  B.  Lyons,  to  take  rank  April  4,  1862. 

A.  H.  Lucas,  to  take  rank  April  14,  1862. 

ENGINEERS. 

Captain. 
J.  W.  Gregorie,  to  take  rank  April  4,  1862. 

ARTILLERY. 

Majors  (under  act  No.  359). 

John  Screveu,  to  take  rank  April  11,  1862,  Georgia. 
Beverly  Randolph,  to  take  rank  April  12,  1862,  Virginia. 

FIRST    LOUISIANA    ARTILLERY    REGIMENT. 

Captain.". 

R.  J.  Bruce,  to  take  rank  December  30,  1861,  Louisiana. 
E.  G.  Butler,  to  take  rank  January  2,  1862,  Louisiana. 

FVrst  lieutenants. 

W.  M.  Bridges,  to  take  rank  December  28,  1861,  Louisiana. 

B.  M.  Harrod,  to  take  rank  December  30,  1861,  Louisiana. 

C.  N.  Morse,  to  take  rank  January  2,  1862,  Louisiana. 
George  P.  Crane,  to  take  rank  March  15,  1862,  Louisiana. 

FIRST  SOUTH   CAROLINA   ARTILLERY   REGIMENT. 

Captains. 

J.  A.  Sitgreaves,  to  take  rank  March  25,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
John  C.  Mitchel,  to  take  rank  March  26.  1862,  South  Carolina. 

First  lieutenants. 

S.  C.  Boylston,  to  take  rank  March  25,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
W.  S.  Simkins,  to  take  rank  March  26,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
George  E.  Haynsworth,  to  take  rank  March  27,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
T.  Davis  Waties,  to  take  rank  March  28,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Second  lieutenants. 

William  H.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  March  25,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
E.  S.  Fickling,  to  take  rank  March  26,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
J.  B.  Hawkins,  to  take  rank  March  27,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Iredell  Jones,  to  take  rank  March  29,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Oscar  La  Borde,  to  take  rank  March  29,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
S.  G.  Haywood,  to  take  rank  March  29,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
I  am,  sir,  very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

Presi<li->it.  fti'. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  John  T.  B. 
Dorsey  as  assistant  quartermaster;  and  it  was 


Apr.  16, 1862.]  SENATE.  173 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
John  T.  B.  Dorsey  as  assistant  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of  cap- 
tain, agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  nominations  in  the  foregoing  message  not  this  day 
confirmed  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  1st  instant)  the  nomination  of  R.  A.  Pryor,  to  be 
a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army,  reported,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barn  well, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

WEDNESDAY,  APRIL  16,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Baker  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  44)  in  relation  to  auditing  accounts  for  the  War  Department; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance. 

Mr.  Hill  presented  the  petition  of  Jonas  P.  Levy,  praying  for  a 
modification  of  the  sequestration  law;  which  was  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Maxwell  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  instructed  to  inquire  and  report 
whether  the  treaties  of  the  United  States  with  foreign  nations  made  prior  to  the 
separation  of  the  Confederate  States  from  that  country  are  still  in  force,  by  virtue  of 
international  law  or  any  law  of  Congress,  as  between  the  Confederate  States  and  said 
foreign  nations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  resolution  requiring  the  Quartermaster-General  to  furnish 
to  the  superintendent  or  president  of  any  railroad  company  who  will 
apply  therefor,  a  statement  of  what  goods,  wares,  merchandise,  and 
commodities  have  been  shipped  or  transported  over  their  roads  on 
account  of  the  Government,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and  it  was 
agreed  to. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  42)  for  the  relief  of  the  legal  representatives  of 
Samuel  M.  Wilkes,  late  adjutant  of  the  Fourth  Regiment  South  Caro- 
lina Volunteers,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  42)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  remain  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 


174  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  16, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

Petition  of  John  B.  Read,  praying  compensation  for  the  use  by  the 
Government  of  the  Confederate  States  of  his  improved  projectile  from 
rifled  cannon  known  as  "the  Read  shell." 

Memorial  of  the  committee  of  public  safety  of  the  city  of  New 
Orleans  in  relation  to  the  appointment  in  Congress  of  a  committee  on 
the  conduct  of  the  war. 

Resolution  inquiring  into  the  expediency  of  enlisting  cooks  for  the 
Army  and  of  obtaining  the  services  of  slaves  for  that  purpose. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  the 
following  bills  were  referred: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  officers  of  artillery 
in  the  Provisional  Arnry; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Engineers  of  the  Provi- 
sional Army;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  organize  a  signal  corps, 
reported  the  same  without  amendment. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
reported 

A  bill  (S.  45)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  prescribe  the  rates 
of  postage  in  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  and  for  other 
purposes;" 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

Mr.  Oldham  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  46)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  amend  an  act  rec- 
ognizing the  existence  of  war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Con- 
federate States,  and  concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize 
goods,"  approved  May  21,  1861; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  President  pro  tempore  signed  the  following  enrolled  bills  and 
enrolled  joint  resolutions  heretofore  reported  to  be  truly  enrolled, 
which  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forth- 
with presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his 
approbation: 

S.  6.  Joint  resolution  directing  how  prize  money  shall  be  paid  in 
certain  cases; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  regulate  the 
compensation  of  members  of  Congress;" 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  the  officers  and  crews  of  the 
Patrick  Henry,  Jamestown,  Teazer,  and  other  vessels,  for  gallant 
conduct;  and 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Gen.  H.  H.  Sibley  and  his 
command. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 


Apr.  16, 1862.]  SENATE.  175 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Barnwell  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  10)  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury 
to  pay  the  mileage  and  per  diem  of  members  of  the  Provisional  Con- 
gress out  of  the  contingent  fund  of  that  Congress; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to  divide  the  appro- 
priation for  the  contingent  expenses  of  the  War  Department  and  the 
Army ; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  for  the  relief  of  Caroline  Miller  and  her  children; 
and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks  at  the  offices 
of  the  Treasurer  and  assistant  treasurers. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary, 
and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  his  approbation. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  16,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

In  compliance  with  your  request  for  information,  expressed  in  a  resolution  of  the 
14th  instant,  I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  cover- 
ing a  copy  of  the  report  of  General  Branch,  of  the  battle  of  Newbern,  N.  C. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making  Augusta,  Ga.,  a  port  of  delivery 
for  goods  imported  into  Charleston,  S.  C. :  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Seriate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  prepare  and  furnish  to  the 
Senate,  at  its  next  session,  for  its  use,  a  list  of  all  the  commissioned  officers  in  the 


176  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  16,  1862. 

Army,  Regular  and  Provisional,  of  the  Confederate  States,  stating  their  rank,  the 
dates  of  their  commissions,  and  the  States  of  which  they  were  citizens  when  com- 
missioned. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (S.  32)  to  further  provide  for  the 
public  defense. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  (S.  32) 
last  reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  R.  A. 
Pry  or;  and 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  R.  A. 
Pry  or? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  -^  as 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Brown,  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Simms,  and  Wig- 
fall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch,  Hill,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Phelan, 
Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
R.  A.  Pryor  as  a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 


EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  16, 
To  the  Senate  of  tfie  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  upon  the  annexed  list  to  the  offices  designated, 
agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Attorney-General. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 


Apr.  16, 1862.]  SENATE.  177 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  DEPARTMENT  OF  JUSTICE, 

Richmond,  April  15,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  following  nominations  for  appointment  in 
this  Department: 

William  Pinkney  Hill,  of  Marshall,  Tex.,  to  be  judge  of  the  eastern  district  of 
Texas. 

George  Mason,  of  Galveston,  Tex.,  to  be  attorney  for  the  eastern  district  of  Texas. 
James  W.  Mosely,  of  Lamar,  Tex.,  to  be  marshal  of  the  eastern  district  of  Texas. 
Thomas  J.  Devine,  of  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  to  be  judge  of  the  western  district  of 
Texas. 

John  C.  West,  of  Waco,  Tex.,  to  be  attorney  for  the  western  district  of  Texas. 
John  R.  Jefferson,  of  Seguin,  Tex.,  to  be  marshal  of  the  western  district  of  Texas. 
Your  obedient  servant, 

T.  H.  WATTS, 
Attorney-  General. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  Pinkney  Hill,  George  Mason,  James  W.  Mosely,  Thomas  J. 
Devine,  John  C.  West,  and  John  R.  Jefferson,  agreeably  to  their 
respective  nominations. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  16,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  15,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy: 

Lieutenant  for  the  war. 

William  W.  Wilkinson,  of  Florida. 

Xaval  storekeeper  at  the  navy-yard,  Norfolk,  Va. 

William  H.  Peters,  of  Virginia,  vice  R.  M.  Boykin,  deceased. 
I  am,  with  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  16,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 
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178  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  16, 1862. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  15,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Major-generals. 

T.  C.  Hindman,  to  take  rank  April  14,  1862,  Arkansas. 
John  C.  Breckinridge,  to  take  rank  April  14,  1862,  Kentucky. 

Brigadier-generals. 

Thomas  Jordan,  to  take  rank  April  14,  1862. 
William  Preston,  to  take  rank  April  14,  1862,  Kentucky. 
Julius  A.  de  Lagnel,  to  take  rank  April  15,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  Echols,  to  take  rank  April  16,  1862,  Virginia. 
George  Maney,  to  take  rank  April  16,  1862,  Tennessee. 
Alfred  Mouton,  to  take  rank  April  16,  1862,  Louisiana. 
John  S.  Williams,  to  take  rank  April  16,  1862,  Kentucky. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  llth  of  March)  the  nomination  of  D.  R.  Jones, 
to  be  a  major-general,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  D.  R.  Jones: 
and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
to-morrow. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  5th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Henry  Little,  to 
be  a  brigadier-general;  William  Brazelton,  Elijah  Gates,  John  Q. 
Burbridge,  B.  A.  Rives,  to  be  colonels;  Richard  B.  Chiles,  Edward 
B.  Hull,  William  H.  Hunt,  J.  A.  Pritchard,  to  be  lieutenant-colonels; 
Robert  R.  Lawther,  Robert  D.  A.  Dwyer,  William  C.  Reeder,  F.  L. 
Hubbell,  S.  F.  Pierson,  and  G.  N.  Reynolds,  to  be  majors;  G.  W. 
Cunningham,  J.  G.  Field,  John  N.  Norris,  A.  P.  Aldrich,  to  be 
brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major;  George  F.  Maynard, 
G.  A.  Taylor,  James  M.  Jones,  P.  O.  Lemmons,  William  T.  Faircloth, 
A.  Pettyjohn,  Hilliard  W.  Carter,  S.  H.  Stewart,  Charles  L.  Le  Baron, 
Michael  Gormly,  Ferdinand  Gregorie,  Stephen  C.  Burch,  David  C. 
Walker,  to  be  assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain; 
James  L.  Carr,  N.  S.  Hill,  Abraham  Haber,  B.  S.  Sanchez,  L.  W. 
Spratt,  to  be  brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major;  William 
Clark,  William  C.  Hillhouse,  Andrew  B.  Wardlaw,  J.  II.  Montgom- 
ery, S.  P.  Ravenel,  John  F.  Davis,  L}Tman  Griswold,  Samuel  J.  Hum- 
phries, to  be  assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  A.  A. 
James,  M.  O'Keefe,  W.  J.  Mahon,  W.  S.  Penick,  David  G.  Daniel,  to 
be  chaplains;  T.  B.  Crooker,  W.  H.  Wallace,  Thomas  J.  Gates,  Joseph 
M.  Flanagan,  to  be  adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  Willis 
L.  Robards,  R.  C.  Morgan,  J.  J.  Reeve,  Thomas  M.  Scott,  W.  Carvel 


Apr.  17, 1862.]  SENATE.  179 

Hall,  Graham  Daves,  to  be  assistant  adjutants-general,  with  the  rank  of 
captain;  Philip  A.  Taliaferro,  Henry  Howard,  F.  T.  Hill,  Robert  C. 
Andrews.  W.  1).  McKim.  A.  M.  Jackson,  to  be  aids-de-camp,  with 
the  rank  of  first  lieutenant,  reported  with  the  recommendation  that 
all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  said  report;  and 
in  concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barn  well, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  APRIL  17,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Davis,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  47)  to  make  provision  for  coins  for  the  Confederate 
States; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole:  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

< >rd  r>d,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  44)  in  relation  to  auditing  accounts  for  the  War 
Department,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  44)  last. mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

I!,  xM/r«7,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  resolution  inquiring  whether  any  persons  within  the  Confederate 
States  claim  to  exercise  jurisdiction,  and  claim  rights  and  privileges 
as  consuls  of  foreign  countries,  reported  it  back  to  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

Ordered  *  That  said  resolution  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legisla- 
tive Calendar. 
,  A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  Prt-xldcitt :  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  and 
resolution,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  limit  the  act  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas 
corpus; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  prohibit  the  transportation  to  and  sale  of  certain  articles  in 
any  port  or  place  within  the  Confederate  States  in  the  possession  of  the  enemy,  and 
to  prohibit  the  sale,  barter,  or  exchange  of  certain  articles  therein  named,  to  alien  or 
domestic  enemies: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  chaplains  at  the  naval  hospitals; 


180  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  17, 1862. 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  clerical  force  of  the  Quartermaster-General's 
Bureau; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  resolution  for  the  preservation  of  public  documents. 

They  have  also  passed  the  following  Senate  bills: 

S.  1.  A  bill  to  recognize  the  organization  of  certain  military  companies; 

S.  18.  A  bill  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President  in  case  of  vacancies  in 
the  offices  of  President  and  Vice-President;  and 

S.  37.  A  bill  to  punish  drunkenness  in  the  Army. 

They  have  passed  the  following  bill  from  the  Senate,  with  an  amendment: 

S.  25.  A  bill  relative  to  the  pay  and  allowances  of  deceased  soldiers;  in  which 
amendment  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill,  I  am 
directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  were 
referred  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  regulating  the  fees  of  clerks,  and  for  other  purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  regulating  the  fees  of  marshals,  and  for  other  pur- 
poses; and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  limit  the  compensation  of  clerks,  marshals,  and 
district  attorneys  of  the  Confederate  States, 
reported  them  severally,  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
the  three  bills  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  they 
were  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  they  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bills  were  severally  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  they  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  encourage  the  manu- 
facture of  saltpeter  and  of  small  arms. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  -and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

Mr.  Mitchel  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Keitolred,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  !><•  authorized  to  employ  such  addi- 
tional force  for  the  balance  of  the  session  as  may  be  necessary  to  enable  him  to  keep 
up  the  business  of  the  Senate. 

The  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  preservation  of  public  documents 
was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Printing. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  tp 
increase  the  clerical  force  of  the  Quartermaster-General's  Bureau; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Owl,  r> '/.  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 


Apr.  17, 1862.]  SENATE.  181 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  chaplains  at 
the  naval  hospitals  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  prohibit  the  transportation  to  and  sale  of  cer- 
tain articles  in  any  port  or  place  within  the  Confederate  States  in  the 
possession  of  the  enemy,  and  to  prohibit  the  sale,  barter,  or  exchange 
of  certain  articles  therein  named,  to  alien  or  domestic  enemies,  was 
read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval 
Affairs. 

The  bill  (H.  R,  — )  to  limit  the  act  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the 
writ  of  habeas  corpus  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  25)  relative  to  the  pay  and  allowances 
of  deceased  soldiers;  and 

On  motion, 

Resolved,  'That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Haynes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  48)  to  provide  for  paying  the  compensation  of  prisoners 
to  their  wives  and  children; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organiza- 
tion of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America;  and  the  reported  amendments  having  been  agreed  to,  the  bill 
was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  yesterday,  approved 
and  signed  an  act  (S.  32)  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  enforce  prompt  returns  from  disburs- 
ing officers  and  agents;  and  the  reported  amendments  having  been 
agreed  to  and  the  bill  further  amended,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate 
and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  us  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 


182  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.17.M62. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  yesterday,  approved  and 
signed  the  following  act  and  joint  resolutions: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  members  of  Congress; 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  the  officers  and  crews  of  the  Patrick  Henry, 
Jamestown,  Teazer,  and  other  vessels,  for  gallant  conduct;  and 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Gen.  H.  H.  Sibley  and  his  command. 

The  President  has  to-day  approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  for  the  relief  of  Caroline  Miller  and  her  children; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  War  to  divide  the  appropriation  for 
the  contingent  expenses  of  the  War  Department  and  the  Army;  and 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  authorize  the  employment  of  clerks  at  the  offices  of  the  Treas- 
urer and  assistant  treasurers. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened, 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  meet  at  11  o'clock 
to-morrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 
The  Senate  adjourned. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  joint  resolution  (H. 
R.  — )  for  the  better  security  of  the  archives  and  Government  of  the  Confederate 
States,  in  which  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication 
from  the  Secretary  of  War,  transmitting  a  report  of  the  Chief  of  the 
Ordnance  Bureau,  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate,  inquiring 
what  number  of  small  arms  and  of  ordnance  have  been  purchased 
abroad  by  the  Government,  what  number  have  been  imported,  etc. ; 
which  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  10)  to  authorize  the  President  to  convene  Congress 
at  extraordinary  times  and  places. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Wigfall,  that  the  bill  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -j  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Burnett,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Preston,  Sparrow,  Semmes,  Simms,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill, 
Mitchel,  Oldham,  Phelan,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  lie  on  the  table. 


Apr.  17,  1862.]  SENATE.  183 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  J'rt'*!<l,itt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  to  amend  the  act  amending  the  act  recognizing  the  existence  of 
war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning  letters  of 
marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods,  approved  May  21,  1861;  and 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  to  authorize  certain  contracts  for  the  purchase  of  iron-plated 
vessels  of  war; 

In  which  bills  I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yaneey. 

<>i'<Lr«L  That  the  injunction  of  secrecy  be  removed  from  the  bill 
(S.  32)  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (S.  38)  authorizing  the  issue  of 
Treasury  notes. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  (S.  38) 
last  mentioned,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by 
him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for 
his  approbation. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 


Mr.  I't'cxklent:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  supple- 
mentary of  an  act  further  to  provide  for  the  public  defense,  in  which  they  request 
the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  last  mentioned; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

After  debate. 

f)/'<f<-/'f<f.  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Orr,  from  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  resolution  requesting  the  President  to  instruct  Mr.  John 
Slidell,  commissioner  from  this  Government  to  His  Majesty  Louis 
Napoleon.  Emperor  of  the  French,  to  propose  to  His  Majesty  terms 
for  a  treaty  of  amity  and  commerce  between  the  two  Governments, 
reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary  : 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  17,  1862. 
To  tltt'  S,  /Kite  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit,  for  the  information  of  Congress,  a  communication  from  the 
Secretary  of  the  Navy,  covering  estimates  of  the  amount  required  by  the  Navy  Depart- 
ment for  specified  purposes. 

I  recommend  that  an  appropriation  be  made,  of  the  sums,  and  for  the  objects 
mentioned. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered  *  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 
The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Claj', 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  reported 
from  the  Committee  on  Rules,  on  the  24th  of  March,  in  relation  to 


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the  construction  of  certain  rules  of  the  Senate,  and  it  was  agreed  to,  as 
follows: 

Resolved,  That  Rule  38  does  not  require  that  transcripts  of  the  entire  executive 
records  of  the  Senate  shall  be  furnished  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  or 
that  the  yeas  and  nays  on  nominations,  or  that  motions,  resolutions,  or  qurrent  pro- 
ceedings touching  nominations  should  be  sent  to  him. 

That  the  Constitution  contemplates  unreserved  confidence  between  the  President 
and  the  Senate  respecting  all  executive  matters  before  the  Senate,  and  that,  therefore, 
a  complete  record  should  be  furnished  him  of  all  motions,  resolutions,  yeas  and  nays, 
or  proceedings  of  record  concerning  nominations  to  office  by  the  President,  as  well 
as  treaties;  and  that  Senators  should  be  at  liberty  to  communicate  as  freely  with  the 
President  as  with  each  other  about  all  such  nominations,  and  treaties,  and  the  action 
of  the  Senate  thereon. 

That  Rules  34,  35,  and  44  forbid  a  Senator  from  communicating  to  anyone  how 
he  voted,  or  how  any  other  Senator  voted,  on  any  nomination  or  treaty,  or  any 
motion  or  resolution  relating  to  a  nomination  or  treaty,  considered  in  executive  ses- 
sion, or  communicating  to  anyone  his  own  speech  or  remarks,  or  that  of  any  other 
Senator,  on  any  such  nomination  or  treaty,  or  any  such  motion  or  resolution,  except- 
ing only  Senators  or  the  President,  or  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States,  in 
respect  to  both  nominations  and  treaties,  and  excepting  further,  that  information 
or  remarks  touching  the  character  or  qualifications  of  one  nominated  by  the  Presi- 
dent to  office  may  be  told  him,  or,  in  his  absence,  may  be  told  his  agent,  or  friend, 
without  disclosing  the  name  of  the  Senator  making  the  charges  or  remarks.  And 
this  obligation  to  keep  secret  the  proceedings  in  executive  session  remains  in  full  force 
until  the  injunction  of  secrecy  has  been  removed  by  order  of  the  Senate.  But  any 
Senator  may  disclose  the  confirmation  or  rejection  of  a  nomination,  after  it  has  been 
finally  acted  on  by  the  Senate,  telling  only  the  result,  but  not  the  number  of  votes 
for  or  against  the  nominee,  or  by  whom  cast. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  12th  of  April)  the  nominations  of  W.  N.  R. 
Beall  and  William  Y.  Slack,  to  be  brigadier-generals,  reported,  with 
the  recommendation  that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
W.  N.  R.  Beall  and  William  Y.  Slack,  to  be  brigadier-generals  in  the 
Provisional  Army,  agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  Ajtril  17,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

lii'-hmand,  April  9,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

MEDICAL   DEPARTMENT. 

Surgeon*. 

Francis  Thornton,  Kentucky;  Gratz  M.  Moses,  Missouri;  Alfred  A.  Hatcher,  Ten- 
nessee; Samuel  L.  Wharton,  Tennessee;  Samuel  H.  Stout,  Tennessee;  Anak  A.  Row- 
land, Kentucky;  Ormsby  Gray,  Kentucky;  John  M.  Johnston,  Kentucky;  C.  K. 
Winston,  Tennessee;  W.  R.  Boiling,  Tennessee;  T.  L.  Maddin,  Tennessee;  S.  W. 
Frierson,  Tennessee;  Medicus  Ransom,  Tennessee;  Daniel  German,  Tennessee;  W.  H. 
Bailey,  South  Carolina;  B.  Powell,  Louisiana;  Samuel  P.  Hunt,  Alabama;  Thomas  W. 
Mason,  Alabama;  James  T.  Reese,  Alabama;  James  W.  Claiborne,  Virginia;  War- 
ren W.  Ward,  North  Carolina;  John  F.  Shaffner,  North  Carolina;  Richard  H.  Shields, 


Apr.  17, 1862.]  SENATE.  185 

North  Carolina;  Francis  N.  Lnckey,  North  Carolina;  Elijah  F.  Starr,  North  Caro- 
lina; William  S.  Stradwick,  North  Carolina;  Jame.s  G.  Thomas,  North  Carolina; 
Robert  Gibbon,  North  Carolina;  Spiers  Singleton,  North  Carolina;  William  H. 
Moore,  North  Carolina;  James  A.  Bizzell,  North  Carolina;  Adam  E.  Wright,  North 
Carolina;  Wesley  McD.  Campbell,  North  Carolina;  Thomas  J.  Boykin,  North  Caro- 
lina; R.  P.  Johnson,  Maryland;  W.  S.  Grimes,  Virginia;  Lewis  T.  Pirn,  Tennessee; 

F.  J.  Robertson,  South  Carolina;  Henry  D.  Schmidt,  Louisiana;  J.  A.  Harrold,  Ala- 
bama; Frederick  P.  Leverett,  South  Carolina;  Alva  Connell,  South  Carolina;  Alex. 
Salley,  South  Carolina;    Francis  P.    Porcher,  South   Carolina;    Lewis  C.    Hasell, 
South  Carolina;  St.  Julien  Ravenel,  South  Carolina;  Theodore  A.  Dargan,  South 
Carolina;  S.  W.  Coombs,  Kentucky;  B.  M.  Wible,  Kentucky;  John  A.  Leavy,  Ken- 
tucky; B.  W.  Avent,  Tennessee;  A.  F.  Wright,  Kentucky;  F.  M.  McMillan,  Ken- 
tucky; B.  F.  Scull,  Arkansas;  James  L.  Thomson,  Tennessee;  William  Mills,  Mis- 
sissippi; J.  W.  Barnett,  Mississippi;  John  E.  Pendleton,  Kentucky;  J.  M.  Taylor, 
Mississippi;  Goronway  Owen,  Alabama;  Talcott  Eliason,  Virginia;  Charles  H.  Smith, 
Arkansas;  R.  B.  Maury,  Mississippi;  H.  D.  Baldwin,  Louisiana;  William  A.  Carswell, 
South  Carolina;  Edward  Martin,  —     — ;  H.  D.  Taliaferro,  Virginia;  W.  R.  Wilson, 
North  Carolina;   A.  A.  Rice,  Tennessee;  W.  H.  Huger,  South  Carolina;  J.  Ford 
Prioleau,  South  Carolina;  M.  S.  Moore,  South  Carolina;  J.  F.  M.  Geddings,  South 

Carolina;  Henry  J.  Garrett, ;  P.  Van  Patten,  Virginia;  Henry  Joyner,  Arkansas; 

H.  A.  Mettaner,  Georgia;  Silas  C.  Wrhite,  North  Carolina;  W.  S.  Coates,  Arkansas;  Mid- 
dleton  Michel,  South  Carolina;  Charles  G.  Postell,  South  Carolina;  Beletha  Powell, 
Louisiana;  K.  C.  Divine,  Florida;  R.  W.  Park,  Alabama;  John  S.  Coleman,  Georgia; 
Thomas  A.  Evans,  South  Carolina;  Martin  Bellinger,  South  Carolina;  J.  W.  Hill, 
South  Carolina;  Lewis  V.  Huot,  South  Carolina;  L.  C.  Kennedy,  South  Carolina; 
Alva  Connell,  Georgia;  Joseph  A.  James,  South  Carolina;  Solomon  S.  Satchwell,  North 
Carolina;  Thomas  A.  Healey,  Maryland;  Richard  F.  Michel,  South  Carolina:  Hore 
B.  Trist,  Georgia. 

Assistant  mrgeons. 

Sampson  Pope,  South  Carolina;  Waddy  Thompson,  South  Carolina;  H.  M.  Gam- 
ble, Virginia;  William  M.  Strickler,  Virginia;  Augustus  Breysacher,  Missouri;  JohnL. 
Baird,  Tennessee;  Angereau  G.  Camp,  Kentucky;  William  H.  Baldwin,  Tennessee; 
JabezV.  Childers,  Tennessee;  R.  C.  Thomas,  Kentucky;  John  L.  Elliott,  Louisiana; 
Samuel  M.  Thompson,  Tennessee;  William  F.  Humphreys,  Tennessee;  R.  M.  Lytle, 
Tennessee;  C.  C.  Abernathy,  Tennessee;  J.  F.  Scott,  Kentucky;  W.  M.  Cole,  Ken- 
tucky; J.  M.  Plunkett,  Tennessee;  W.  H.  Cooper,  Mississippi;  F.  G.  De  Roche,  Mis- 
sissippi; C.  S.  W.  Price,  Alabama;  D.  H.  Dungan,  Tennessee;  De  Witt  C.  Day,  Tennes- 
see; J.  W.  McEwen,  Kentucky;  Leonard  A.  Slater,  Virginia;  James O.  Harris,  District 
of  Columbia;  Arthur  F.  Wood,  Mississippi;  Isaac  W.  Anderson,  Alabama;  W7illiarnM. 
Swann,  Virginia;  Alberts.  Mayo,  Virginia;  JohnF.  Miller,  North  Carolina;  Robert  H. 
Smith,  North  Carolina;  AlfredWr.  W^iseman,  North  Carolina;  JohnM.  Lawing,  North 
Carolina;  Swepson  Cox,  North  Carolina;  William  A.  Blount,  North  Carolina;  JosephD. 
Pearsall,  North  Carolina;  James  M.  Abernethy,  North  Carolina;  Cyrus  E.  Worrell, 
North  Carolina;  William  A.  Holt,  North  Carolina;  Robert  S.  Halsey,  North  Carolina; 
Francis  N.  Luckey,  North  Carolina;  Roscoe  G.  Barhani,  North  Carolina;  William  W. 
Gaither,  North  Carolina;  W.  H.  Bailey,  —  — ;  Aurelius  A.  Lyon,  Mississippi;  Thomas 
P.  Mathews,  Virginia;  E.  S.  Carew,  Alabama;  E.  J.  Moseley,  Virginia;  C.W.Walker, 
Virginia;  E.  F.  Piereon,  Alabama;  Andrew  W.  Burnet,  South  Carolina;  Joseph 
Yates,  South  Carolina;  Joseph  H.  Jennings,  South  Carolina;  Iverson  L.  Harris, 
South  Carolina;  Henry  M.  Faust,  South  Carolina;  William  T.  Russel,  South  Caro- 
lina; Nathaniel  Hart,  South  Carolina;  E.  W.  May,  Virginia;  Richard  L.  Wroodward, 
Virginia;  B.  L.  May,  Virginia;  Joseph  S.  Leonard,  Missouri;  R.  A.  Crockett,  Ten- 
nessee; M.  W.  King,  Kentucky;  R.  R.  Stevenson,  Kentucky;  J.  L.  Hibbett, 
Tennessee;  T.  R.  Wingo,  Tennessee;  Alex.  Hunter,  Virginia;  John  B.  Saunders, 
Kentucky;  Benjamin  D.  Lay,  Kentucky;  H.  F.  Weems,  Louisiana;  D.  H.  Morri- 
son, Arkansas;  Alfred  Smith,  Kentucky;  W.  T.  Perry,  Tennessee;  J.  R.  McFadden, 
Arkansas;  P.  H.  Thornton,  Louisiana;  "Josephus  B.  Herbert,  Arkansas;  W.  B.  Wil- 
liams, Tennessee;  J.  D.  Wooten,  Tennessee;  Robert  B.  Harris,  Tennessee;  Peter  R. 
Ford,  Arkansas;  Samuel  C.  Smith,  Virginia;  Caleb  Toxey,  Alabama;  William  Toxey, 
Alabama;  Thomas  Gaddis,  Virginia;  W.  M.  Piggott,  Virginia;  Richard  Lewis,  Vir- 
ginia; William  D.  Hoyt,  Georgia;  N.  W.  White,  Virginia;  W.  A.  Greene,  Georgia; 
George  A.  Carter,  Virginia;  W.  W.  Douglas,  Virginia;  Charles  Duffy,  North  Caro- 
lina; Benjamin  Rhett,  South  Carolina;  Henry  Jeryey,  South  Carolina;  E.H.Kellers, 
South  Carolina;  Lewis  M.  Grimball,  South  Carolina;  I.  W.  Angel,  South  Carolina; 
T.  S.  Grimke,  South  Carolina;  M.  M.  Butler, ;  G.  H.  Waddell, ;  Charles 

G.  Gregory, ;  William  H.  Elliott,  South  Carolina;  William  J.  David,  South  Caro- 


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South  Carolina;  Ira  E.  Smith,  Georgia;  Frederic  Hunter,  Maryland;  Albert  Fair- 
fax, Virginia;  Edward  E.  Jenkins,  South  Carolina;  A.  W.  Youngblood,  South  Caro- 
lina; Alfred  Wallace,  South  Carolina;  Benjamin  F.  Kilgore,  South  Carolina;  Charles 
K.  Mauzy,  Tennessee;  William  R.  Capehart,  North  Carolina;  James  Evans,  South 
Carolina;  Charles  H.  Taber,  South  Carolina;  George  E.  Trescot,  South  Carolina; 


Julius  Haring,  Georgia. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  vour  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  proceedea  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeably  to  their  respective 
nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  5th  instant)  the  nomination  of  T.  A.  Washington  as 
a  major  in  the  Quartermaster's  Department  of  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States  of  America,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that 
said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  T.  A.  Wash- 
ington; and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
T.  A.  Washington,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military^  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  loth  instant)  the  nominations  of  J.  H.  Burnett, 
M.  T.  Johnson,  W.  R.  Calhoun,  N.  H.  Darnell,  sr.,  Bradley  T.  John- 
son, Pleasant  J.  Phillips,  John  Marshall,  and  Charles  Wickliffe,  as 
colonels;  Anderson  F.  Crawford,  S.  F.  Mains,  John  T.  Coit,  Edward 
R.  Dorsey,  Dan.  P.  Hill,  and  W.  D.  Lannom,  as  lieutenant-colonels; 

C.  R.   Beaty,  Thompson  Camp,  Alfred  Rhett,  Charles  C.  Morgan, 
Clement  A.  Evans,  Isaac  W.  Patton,  W.  J.  N.  Welborn,  John  Screven, 
and  Beverly  Randolph,  as  majors;    Cornelius  Boyle,  James  Wood 
Tucker,  James  J.  Bailey,  Norman  W.  Smith,  F.  M.  Gailor,  Jos.  M. 
Adams,  Charles  A.   Harding,  as   brigade  quartermasters,  with   the 
rank  of  major;  A.  T.   Monroe,  Alex.  McVoy,  R.  G.  Lamar,  I.  H. 
Means,  James  K.  P.  Record,  John  T.  Herrell,  George  W.  Wang, 
Dunstan  E.  Banks,  James  Maurice,  Thomas  C.  Haskins,  A.  W.  Broad- 
dus,  Henry  L.  Mayson,  Eli  Harrison,  William  M.  Payne,  L.  Lake, 
S.  Hillver,  J.  P.  Horbach,  Miles  Selden,  F.  M.  Wigginton,  James  Y. 
Leigh/Rufus  J.  Reid,  William  A.  Welch,  W.  G.  Vardell,  C.  S.  Mills, 
Saunders  D.  Oliver,  Ed.  K.  Warren,  as  assistant  quartermasters,  with 
the  rank  of  captain;  John  C.  Palmer,  Jesse  G.  W.  Leftwich,  William 
A.  Walton,  .Tames  T.  Hamilton,  as  brigade  commissaries,  with  the 
rank  of  major;  W.  E.  Haile,  W.  G.  Priyett,  B.  C.  Bryan,  W.  B.  Metts, 
William  H.  Estill,  Fleming  Jordan,  Richard  C.  Perkins,  John  Hale, 

D.  H.  Baldwin,  T.  B.  Trout,  F.  McC.  Newton,  James  H.  Eakin,  E.  B. 


Apr.  17, 1862.]  SENATE.  187 

Tuttle.  Walter  Caruth,  Stephen  Bonsai,  H.  C.  Cunningham,  J.  H. 
Beck,  James  M.  Noble.  Thomas  J.  8.  Sandford.  John  W.  Robinson, 
Lewis  F.  Marshall,  as  assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  cap- 
tain; John  B.  Renfroe,  James  A.  Ivy.  J.  F.  Buist,  Thomas  J.  Beck, 
James  B.  Taylor,  jr. .  John  Landstreet,  S.  B.  Suratt,  T.  A.  Smith  Adams, 
Woodlief  Thomas,  Alex.  M.  Thigpen.  as  chaplains;  John  M.  Hilliard, 
"William  H.  Parker,  R.  S.  Means,  M.  L.  Lane,  Richard  H. 'Parker, 
Charles  M.  Wiley,  M.  H.  Royston,  James  B.  Jordan.  W.  Hays  Otey, 
William  A.  Ryan,  Snmter  Lea,  Augustus  S.  Hutchison,  Thomas  S.  Bur- 
nett, as  adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  J.  R.  Waddy, 
James  D.  Porter,  E.  Griswold.  James  D.  Armstrong,  as  assistant 
adjutants-general,  with  the  rank  of  major;  G.  W.  Latham,  W.  H. 
McCardle,  John  F.  O'Brien,  A.  C.  Thorn,  George  F.  Harrison.  Wil- 
liam G.  Barth,  Charles  Rutledge  Holmes,  Jos.  Heyward,  as  assistant 
adjutants-general,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  W.  1ST.  Gaither,  as  sur- 
geon; John  S.  Carrington,  Thomas  F.  Henry.  Jos.  E.  Dwyer,  W.  R. 
Mason,  jr.,  Peyton  N.  Page,  A.  H.  Rogers,  Alfred  E.  Doby,  T.  B. 
Lyons,  A.  H.  Lucas,  as  aids-de-camp,  with  the  rank  of  fii;st  lieuten- 
ant; J.  W.  Gregorie,  as  engineer,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  R.  J. 
Bruce,  E.  G.  Butler,  J.  A.  Sitgreaves,  John  C.  Mitchel,  as  captains; 
W.  M.  Bridges,  B.  M.  Harrod,  C.  N.  Morse,  George  P.  Crane,  S.  C. 
Boylston,  W.  S.  Simkins.  George  E.  Haynsworth,  T.  Davis  Waties, 
as  first  lieutenants;  William  H.  Johnson,  E.  S.  Fickling,  J.  B.  Haw- 
kins, Iredell  Jones,  Oscar  La  Borde,  S.  G.  Haywood,  as  second  lieu- 
tenants, reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nomina- 
tions be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  loth  instant)  the  nomination  of  T.  M.  Wagner 
as  lieutenant-colonel,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  nomination;  and 

Resolved,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  were 
referred  the  following  nominations,  viz: 

For  the  State  of  Georgia — Edward  J.  Harden,  to  be  judge  of  the  district  court;  and 
Thomas  L.  Ross,  to  be  marshal. 

For  the  State  of  Louisiana — Edwin  Warren  Moise,  to  be  judge  of  the  district  court; 
Henry  C.  Miller,  to  be  district  attorney;  and  Constantine  B.  Beverly,  to  be  marshal, 

reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

Whereupon,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  nomination  of  John  C.  Nicoll,  to  be  district  attorney  for 
the  State  of  Georgia,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  nomination;  and 

Resolved,  Tnat  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 


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referred  (on  the  16th  instant)  the  nominations  of  William  W.  Wilkin- 
son, as  lieutenant  for  the  war.  and  William  H.  Peters,  as  naval  store- 
keeper at  the  navy-}Tard,  Norfolk,  Va.,  reported,  with  the  recommenda- 
tion that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  nominations;  and 
Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  whether  Major- 
General  George  B.  Crittenden  and  Brigadier-General  William  H.  Carroll  are,  or  have 
been,  under  arrest  for  drunkenness;  and,  if  so,  whether  any  court-martial  or  court 
of  inquiry  has  been  ordered  on  their  cases,  or  what  disposition  has  been  made  of  the 
same. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  APRIL  18,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  prohibit  the  transportation  to  and  sale  of  certain 
articles  in  any  port  or  place  within  the  Confederate  States  in  the  pos- 
session of  the  enemy,  and  to  prohibit  the  sale,  barter,  or  exchange  of 
certain  articles  therein  named,  to  alien  or  domestic  enemies,  reported 
it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate, 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  chap- 
lains at  the  naval  hospitals,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretan7  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  George  Davis  be  granted  leave  of  absence 
from  the  Senate  during  the  remainder  of  the  session. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  49)  to  amend  an  act  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the 
members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  dis- 
bursement of  the  contingent  fund; 


Apr.  18, 1862.]  SENATE.  189 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Rcxolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  remain  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  45)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  ' 4  An  act  to  prescribe 
the  rates  of  postage  in  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  and  for 
other  purposes." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
first  section,  the  words  "for  any  distance  within  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,  ten  cents,"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 
"five  cents  for  all  distances  under  two  hundred  miles;  ten  cents  for 
all  distances  over  two  hundred  miles  and  under  five  hundred  miles; 
and  fifteen  cents  for  all  distances  over  five  hundred  miles," 

Mr.  Johnson  moved  to  amend  the  proposed  amendment  by  striking 
out  the  words  "two  hundred,"  wherever  they  occur,  and  inserting  in 
lieu  thereof  the  words  "  one  hundred;"  and 
.It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  i^eaS "  14 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Hill,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Maxwell, 
Peyton,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Henry,  Hunter,  Mitchel, 
Orr,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Preston,  Simms,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

No  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  into  the 
propriety  of  authorizing  the  President  to  receive  irregular  troops  for 
detached  service. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  Committee  on  Printing,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  preservation  of  public  documents, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 


190  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  18, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  on  yesterday  approved  and 
signed  an  act  (S.  38)  authorizing  the  issue  of  Treasury  notes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  deputy 
postmasters;  and  having  been  amended  on  the  motion  of  Mr.  Oldham, 
the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  regulating  the  fees  of 
clerks,  and  for  other  purposes. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the 
Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  1.  A  bill  to  recognize  the  organization  of  certain  military  com- 
panies; 

S.  18.  A  bill  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President  in  case 
of  vacancies  in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  Vice-President; 

S.  25.  A  bill  relative  to  the  p&y  and  allowances  of  deceased  soldiers; 

S.  33.  A  bill  to  authorize  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  articles  in  kind, 
and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles;  and 

S.  37.  A  bill  to  punish  drunkenness  in  the  Army. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

Ordered,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  meet  at  11  o'clock 
to-morrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

The  Senate  adjourned. 


Apr.  18,1862.1  SENATE.  191 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Scnati  nnd  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  State*: 

I  deem  it  my  duty  to  call  your  attention  to  some  practical  difficulties  which  will 
occur  in  the  execution  of  the  law  just  passed  for  the  conscription  of  all  persons  sub- 
ject to  military  duty  between  the  ages  of  18  and  35  years,  and  to  point  out  some 
omissions  that  it  seems  wise  to  supply. 

1.  There  are  a  number  of  troops  in  the  service  of  the  several  States  for  which  no 
provision  is  made.     They  have  l>een  organized  for  State  defense,  which  is  necessarily 
the  public  defense,  but  are  not  a  part  of  the  armies  of  the  Confederacy.     It  would 
not  be  politic  to  break  up  these  organizations  for  the  purpose  of  taking  out  of  them 
such  of  the  men  as  are  subject  to  conscription  for  distribution  among  other  troops. 
I  suggest  that  power  be  granted  to  the  Executive  to  accept  a  transfer  of  such  regi- 
ments, battalions,  squadrons,  or  companies  now  in  the  service  of  the  respective  States 
as  may  be  tendered  by  the  States,  according  to  any  organization  consistent  with  the 
Confederate  laws. 

2.  In  the  tenth  section  of  the  bill  there  is  a  seeming  conflict  between  two  clauses, 
one  of  which  requires  that  in  all  cases  elections  shall  be  held  to  fill  the  lowest  grade, 
while  another  gives  power  to  promote  from  the  ranks,  to  any  vacant  office,  a  private 
who  may  have  distinguished  himself  conspicuously.      I  would  be  glad  to  have  the 
intent  of  Congress  on  this  point  stated  in  an  amendment  to  the  bill. 

3.  Under  the  fourth  section  of  the  art  of   llth  December,  1861,  it  was  declared 
that  all  troops  revolunteering  or  reenlistin-r  shall,  at  the  expiration  of  their  present 
term  of  service,  have  the  power  to  reorganize  themselves  into  companies,  and  elect 
their  company  officers;  and  that  said  companies  should  have  the  right  to  reorganize 
themselves  into  battalions  or  regiments,  and  elect  their  field  officers,  etc. 

By  the  second  section  of  the  act  just  passed,  16th  April,  1862,  it  is  prohibited  to 
include  in  the  organization  of  such  new  companies  and  regiments  as  may  be  com- 
pleted within  thirty  days,  "any  persons  now  in  service." 

It  is  submitted  whether  bare  justice  to  the  men  who  first  entered  the  military  serv- 
ice, and  who  have  again  voluntarily  enrolled  themselves  to  serve  for  the  war,  does  not 
require  that  Government  should  carry  out  the  understanding  under  which  they 
reenlisted,  by  permitting  them  to  serve  in  organizations  more  acceptable  to  them 
than  those  in  which  they  are  now  embraced. 

I  should  regret  to  see  men  now  for  the  first  time  brought  into  service  under  the 
stringency  of  the  law  vested  with  a  right  of  choosing  their  association,  while  the 
same  privilege  is  denied  to  those  who  have  distinguished  themselves  by  the  alacrity 
with  which  thev  have  volunteered. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

<>nl, ,-,  </,  That  the  Committee  on  Commerce  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  whether  persons 
within  the  Confederate  States  claim  to  exercise  jurisdiction,  and  claim 
rights  and  privileges  as  consuls  of  foreign  countries. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  further  for  the  public  defense, 
reported  it.  with  the  recommendation  that  it  ought  not  to  pass. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  be  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  bill  was  rejected. 

O/'dt  r, '/,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 


192  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  18, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  18,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  Howe  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit,  for  the  information  of  Congress,  a  communication  from  the 
Secretary  of  War,  covering  "a  copy  of  the  official  report  of  Maj.  Gen.  Earl  Van  Dorn, 
of  the  battle  between  his  forces  and  those  of  Generals  Sigel  and  Curtis,  in  Arkansas." 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President: 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  resolution  rescinding  the  resolution  in 
relation  to  the  adjournment  of  the  two  Houses  of  Congress;  in  which  they  request 
the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  33)  to  authorize  the  exchange  of 
bonds  "for  articles  in  kind,  and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry  enrolled  bills, 
I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the-  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  requesting 
the  President  to  instruct  Mr.  John  Slidell,  commissioner  from  this 
Government  to  His  Majesty  Louis  Napoleon,  Emperor  of  the  French, 
to  propose  to  His  Majesty  terms  for  a  treaty  of  amity  and  commerce 
between  the  two  Governments;  and  having  been  amended  on  motion 
of  Mr.  Johnson,  and  further  amended  on  motion  of  Mr.  Yancey. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  resolution  ? 

I  Yeas . .  14 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  \avs"  g 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  b}-  one- fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis, 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett,  Haynes,  Hill,  Oldham,  Semnies, 
and  Simms. 

So  the  resolution  as  amended  was  agreed  to  as  follows: 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  That  the  President  is 
hereby  respectfully  requested  to  instruct  the  commissioners  from  this  Government 
to  Her  Britannic  "Majesty,  His  Imperial  Majesty  the  Emperor  of  the  French,  and 
Her  Majesty  the  Queen  of  Spain,  to  propose  to  them  the  following  terms  for  a  treaty 
of  amity  and  commerce  between  the  said  Governments  and  the  Government  of  the 
Confederate  States: 

First.  That  the  Governments  of  Great  Britain,  France,  and  Spain  shall  declare  the 
inefficiency  and  consequent  illegality  of  the  blockade  of  the  ports  in  the  Confederate 
States  by  the  Government  of  the  United  States,  and  that  they  maintain  in  our  waters, 
during  the  war  with  the  United  States,  a  sufficient  number  of  war  vessels,  in  connec- 
tion with  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States,  to  enforce  the  declaration  and  effectually 
raise  the  blockade. 

Second.  That  the  Governments  of  Great  Britain,  France,  and  Spain  shall  supply 
and  transport  to  the  Confederate  Government  such  arms,  ammunition,  and  munitions 
of  war  as  may  be  needed  in  the  prosecution  of  the  war  with  the  United  States;  the 
Government  of  the  Confederate  States  paying  therefor  the  market  value  of  the  articles 
so  furnished,  and  that  in  any  treaty  of  peace  hereafter  to.  be  entered  into  between  the 


SENATE.  193 

Confederate  State?  and  the  Tinted  States  the  decision  of  all  questions  in  said  treaty, 
in  regard  to  boundaries,  shall  be  under  the  sole  and  exclusive  judgment  and  control 
of  the  Confederate  States. 

Third.  That  the  President  be  authorized  to  offer  to  the  Governments  of  Great 
Britain,  France,  and  Spain  such  discriminations  in  favor  of  British,  French,  and 
Spanish  commerce  and  navigation,  foreign  and  coastwise,  as  he  may  tind  to  be 
necessary  to  secure  the  aid  and  cooperation  of  the  British,  French,  and  Spanish 
Governments  for  the  purposes  aforesaid  and  which  shall  be  in  accordance  with  the 
true  interest  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Fourth.  The  treaty,  when  made  according  to  the  foregoing  terms,  to  continue  of 
force  for  years,  after  which  time  either  party  rnay  annul  the  same,  having 

given  twelve  months  notice  of  such  intention. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  rescinding  the  resolution  in  relation  to  the  adjourn- 
ment of  both  Housi  s  of  Congress;  and 

After  debate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

Having  again  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session, 

The  bill  (H.  11.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  amend  an 
act  recognizing  the  existence  of  war  between  the  United  States  and 
the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and 
prize  goods,"  approved  May  21,  1861,  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  better  security  of  the  archives 
and  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  was  read  the  first  and  sec- 
ond times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  certain  contracts  for  the  purchase 
of  not  exceeding  six  iron-plated  vessels  of  war  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  IS,  IS':.'. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  on  the  annexed  list  to  be  postmasters,  agreeably 
to  the  recommendation  of  the  Postmaster-General. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

POST-OFFICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  IS,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  names  of  the  following  persons  for  appoint- 
ment as  postmasters?,  with  your  Excellency's  approval,  and  the  advice  and  consent 
of  the  Senate,  viz: 

Henry  M.  Jeter,  Columbus,  Ga.;  Thomas 'Crawford,  Athens.  Ga. ;  Solomon  Cohen, 
Savannah,  <ia.;  Atkinson  T.  llardin,  Rome,  Ga. ;  Thomas  C.  Howard,  Atlanta,  Ga.; 
William  F.  Groves,  Marietta,  Ga. ;  Edmund  Richardson,  Albany,  Ga. ;  James  M. 
Smythe,  Augusta,  Ga. ;  Martin  A.  Bowdoin,  Griffin,  Ga. ;  Ezekief  S.  Candler,  Mil- 
ledgeville,  Ga. ;  William  Woods,  Madison,  Ga. ;  Washington  Poe,  Macon,  Ga. ;  R:''>- 
ert  H.  Glass,  Lynehburg.  Va.;  Reuben  T.  Thorn,  Fredericksburg,  Va.;  William  M. 
Keblinger,  Charlottesvillr.  Va. :  George  Sandoe,  Abingdon,  Va. :  William  Werten- 
baker,  University  of  Virginia,  Va. ;  Levi  L.  Stevenson,  Staunton,  Va. ;  John  K. 
Cooke,  Portsmouth,  Va.:  Augustus  M.  Vaughan,  Norfolk,  Va. ;  William  K.  Iki^. 
Petersburg,  Va. ;  Thomas  B.  Pluukett,  Lexington,  Va. ;  Joseph  McCormick.  Baton 
Rouge,  La.;  John  W.  Taber,  Natchitoches,  La.;  Eugene  R.  Biossat,  Alexandria,  La.; 

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194  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  19, 1862. 

Alfred  Huger,  Charleston,  S.  C.;  James  B.  Glass,  Columbia,  S.  C.;  Thomas  \V. 
Pegues,  Camden,  S.  C. ;  William  MeNulty,  Georgetown,  S.  C. ;  Benjamin  F.  Sim- 
mons, Apalachicola,  Fla. ;  Thomas  E.  Jordan,  Pensacola,  Fla. ;  Miles  Nash,  Talla- 
hassee, Fla.;  Charles  W.  Charlton,  Knoxvillc,  Tonn.;  II.  T.  Phillip?,  Chattanooga, 
Tenn.;  Matthew  C.  Gallaway,  Memphis, Tenn.;  Hugh  Black,  Eufaula,  Ala. ;  William 
Howell,  Marion,  Ala.;  John  A.  Smith,  Florence,  Ala.;  Thomas  Welsh,  Montgomery, 
Ala. ;  William  H.  Eagar,  Sehna,  Ala.;  John  W.  McCay,  Tuscaloosa,  Ala.;  John  M. 
Powers,  Tuscumbia,  Ala.;  William  J.  Windham,  Huntsville,  Ala.;  Lloyd  Bowers, 
Mobile,  Ala.;  William  B.  Sloan,  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  William  P.  Mellen,  Natch*-/, 
.Miss.;  William  H.  Crittenden,  Holly  Springs,  Miss.;  Christopher  R.  Dickson,  Jack- 
son, Miss.;  Josephs.  Antley,  Clinton,  Miss.;  Jacob  Isaacs,  Columbus,  Miss.;  Jere- 
miah D.  Mann,  Aberdeen,  Miss.;  James  G.  Cook,  Fayetteville,  N.  C. ;  Branson  G. 
Graham,  Greensboro,  N.  C. ;  George  T.  Cook,  Raleigh,  N.  C. ;  Daniel  Dickson,  Wil- 
mington, N.  C. ;  John  Taylor,  Goldsborp,  N.  C. ;  James  T.  Porter,  Napoleon,  Ark. ; 
William  F.  Pope,  Little  Rock,  Ark. ;  William  Rust,  Austin,  Tex. ;  Owen  L.  Coch- 
ran,  Houston,  Tex.;  John  B.  Root,  Galveston,  Tex.;  E.  C.  Dewey,  San  Antonio, 
Tex. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

JOHN  H.  REAGAN, 

Postmaster-  General. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and 
Post-Roads. 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  17th  instant)  the  nomination  of  T.  M.  Wagner,  to  be 
a  lieutenant-colonel,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nom- 
ination be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  said  report;  and 
in  concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
T.  M.  Wagner,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  16th  instant)  the  nominations  of  T.  C.  Hindman  and 
John  C.  Breckinridge,  to  be  major-generals,  and  William  Preston, 
Julius  A.  de  Lagnel,  John  Echols,  George  Maney,  Alfred  Mouton,  and 
John  S.  Williams,  to  be  brigadier-generals,  reported,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

SATURDAY,  APRIL  19,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  officers  of  the  Vir- 
ginia militia  for  services  rendered; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  clerical  force  of  the  Qoartennaster- 
General's  Bureau; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  increase  the 
Corps  of  Artillery,  and  for  other  purposes,"  approved  August  21, 1861 ; 


Apr.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  195 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  regulate  the  collection  of  the  war  tax  in  certain 
States  invaded  by  the  enemy;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  limit  the  compensation  of  clerks,  marshals,  and 
district  attorneys  of  the  Confederate  States. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Joint  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal,  submitted 
a  report,  accompanied  by  a  joint  resolution  (S.  11)  adopting  the  flag 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Dixon,  the  Clerk: 

Mr.  J'irxident:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  paa«ed  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Navy, 
approved  March  16,  1861,  and  for  other  purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  supplementary  to  the  act  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  salt- 
peter and  of  small  arms; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  to  increase  the  military  establishment  of  the 
Confederate  States,  and  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of 
the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  safe  and  expeditious  transportation  of  troops  and 
munitions  of  war  by  railroads; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  to  provide  for  an  increase  of  the  Quartermaster 
and  Commissary  Departments; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  for  the  enlistment  of  cooks  in  the  Army;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  organize  bands  of  partisan  rangers. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  Ben.  Desha. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  aid 
in  the  construction  of  a  certain  line  of  railroad  in  the  States  of  Louisiana  and  Texas. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  and 
joint  resolution  of  the  Senate: 

8.  42.  A  bill  for  the  relief  of  the  legal  representatives  of  Samuel  M.  Wilkes,  late 
adjutant  of  the  Fourth  Regiment  South  Carolina  Volunteers; 

S.  44.  A  bill  in  relation  to  auditing  accounts  for  the  War  Department; 

S.  40.  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the  members  of  the 
Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  disbursement  of  the  contingent  fund, 
with  an  amendment;  and 

S.  10.  Joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  pay  the 
mileage  and  per  diem  of  members  of  the  Provisional  Congress  out  of  the  contingent 
fund  of  that  Congress. 

And  they  agree  to  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  t<»  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  enforce 
prompt  returns  from  disbursing  officers  and  agents. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill  and 
sundry  enrolled  joint  resolutions,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the 
signature  of  their  President. 


196  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  19, 1862. 

A  me>sage  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Me.  I'ri-siili'iit:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  hill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  i".i)  to  amend  the  several  acts  in  relation  to  the  pay  of  chaplains  in  the  Army. 

They  have  concurred  in  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  K.  — )  to 
amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  officers 
of  artillery  in  the  Provisional  Army;  and  no  amendment  being  made, 
it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Engineers  of  the  Provi- 
sional Army;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  organize  a  signal  corps; 

And  no  amendments  being  made,  they  were  severally  reported  to 
the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  they  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bills  were  severally  read  a  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  they  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Johnson,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  of  thanks  to  Major-Generals 
Van  Dorn  and  Price,  and  the  officers  and  soldiers  under  their  com- 
mand, for  their  valor,  skill,  and  good  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Elk- 
horn,  in  the  State  of  Arkansas,  and  of  respect  for  the  memory  of 
Generals  McCulloch  and  Melntosh,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  wras  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to 
provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Navy,"  approved  March  16,  ls<>l. 
and  for  other  purposes;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

H'Kolvcd,  That  it  pa^-. 

(holered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


Apr.  19,  1862.1  SENATE.  197 


Mr.   Hill,  from  the  Committee  on   the  Judiciary,  to  whom 
referred  the  bill  (H.  K,  —  )  to  limit  the  act  authorizing  the  suspension 
of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  aid  in  the  construction  of  a  certain  line  of 
railroad  in  the  States  of  Louisiana  and  Texas  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no 
amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordt-ri-d^  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill 

i  •     Ai  ,•        \  Yeas  7 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  XT    T  10 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Tho  yeas  and  navs  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark.  Dortch,  Henry,  Maxwell,  Phelan,  Semmes,  and 
Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Haynes,  Hill,  Hunter, 
Lewis,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Oldham,  and  Preston. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  do  not  pass. 

o/'drred,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  b}T  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to 
amend  an  act  entitled  ''An  act  to  authorize  and  provide  for  the  organization  of  the 
Maryland  Line,"  approved  February  15,  1862;  in  which  they  request  the  concur- 
rence of  the  Senate. 

They  have  also  parsed,  unanimously,  resolutions  in  reference  to  the  death  of  Hon. 
Jotin  Tyler. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry  enrolled  bills, 
J  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 


.Mr.  I'rt'xiili-nt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  repeal 
certain  laws  therein  named,  and  to  declare  others  in  full  force  in  relation  to  convey- 
ance of  mailable  matter  outside  of  the  mail;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence 
of  the  Senate. 

The  following  bills  were  severally  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole: 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  supplementary  to  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to 
encourage  the  manufacture  of  saltpeter  and  small  arms;" 

H.  R.  —  .   A  bill  for  the  enlistment  of  cooks  in  the  Army; 


198  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  19, 1862. 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  repeal  certain  laws  therein  named,  and  to  declare 
others  in  full  force  in  relation  to  conveyance  of  mailable  matter  out- 
side of  the  mail;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named; 

And  no  amendments  being  made,  they  were  severally  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered,  That  they  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bills  were  severally  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  they  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  29.  A  bill  to  amend  the  several  acts  in  relation  to  the  pay  of 
chaplains  in  the  Army;  and 

S.  42.  A  bill  for  the  relief  of  the  legal  representatives  of  Samuel 
M.  Wilkes,  late  adjutant  of  the  Fourth  Regiment  South  Carolina 
Volunteers. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

The  following  bills  were  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  regulate  the  granting  of  passports; 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  an 
increase  of  the  Quartermaster  and  Commissary  Departments;'"'  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  safe  and  expeditious  transporta- 
tion of  troops  and  munitions  of  war  by  railroads. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  this  day  approved  and 
signed  an  act  (S.  18)  declaring  the  officer  who  shall  act  as  President  in  case  of  vacan- 
cies in  the  offices  both  of  President  and  Vice- President. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  vote  on  the  rejection  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  aid  in  the  con- 
struction of  a  certain  line- of  railroad  in  the  States  of  Louisiana  and 
Texas  was  reconsidered. 

The  said  bill  being  again  under  c-onsideration, 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Shall  this  bill  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  <  Aj6arS  q 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter,  .Johnson,  Maxwell, 
Phelan,  Peyton,  Semmes,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Baker.  Burnett,  Haynes,  Lewis,  Orr,  Oldhum, 
Preston,  and  Simms. 


Apr.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  199 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  this  day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  prohibit  the  transportation  to  and  sale  of  certain  articles  in 
any  port  or  place  within  the  Confederate  States'in  possession  of  the  enemy,  and  to 
prohibit  the  sale,  barter,  or  exchange  of  certain  articles  therein  named,  to  alien  or 
domestic  enemies;  and 

An  act  making  Augusta,  Ga.,  a  port  of  entry  for  goods  imported  into  Charleston, 
S.  C. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two  enrolled  bills,  I 
am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  organize  bands  of  partisan  rangers  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the 
Whole;  and  having  been  amended  on  the  motion  of  Mr.  Burnett,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered ,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  49)  to  amend  an  act  to  regulate  the 
mode  of  paying  the  members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representa- 
tives, and  the  disbursement  of  the  contingent  fund;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organi- 
zation of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  enforce  prompt  returns  from  disbursing  officers 
and  agents. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

Ordered,  That  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until  7.30  o'clock  p.  m. 

7.30  O'CLOCK  p.  M. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  increase  the 
military  establishment  of  the  Confederate  States,"  and  to  amend  the 
act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States  of  America,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 
considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 


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Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolred,  That  it  pas-. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled c;  An  act  to  authori/e  and 
provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Maryland  Lino."  approved  Febru- 
ary 15,  1862,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in 
Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  having  been  amended  on  motion  of  Mr. 
Burnett,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  con- 
curred in. 

offered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  the 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Hou-e 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill  and  resolutions: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  regulating  the  fees  of  marshals,  and  for  other 
purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  Resolution  for  the  preservation  of  public  documents;  and 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  Ben.  Desha. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  and 
enrolled  joint  resolutions  last  reported  to  have  been  examined,  they 
were  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith 
presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  appro 
ration. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  regulate  the  condensation  of  deputy  postmasters. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two  enrolled  bills  and 
an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signa- 
ture »f  their  President. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  joint  reso- 
lutions: 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Joint  Committeeon  Public  P.uildin_ 
rent  rooms  for  the  Treasury  Department;  and 

11.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  stationery  purchased  for 
the  Provisional  Congress; 

In  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  ]',-**,<1<nt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  organize  hand-  nf  partisan  ran-'  r-. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  l>y  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mi:  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  \»  the  amendments  of 
the  Senate  to  the  follow  ing  hills: 

II.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  to  authorize  and  provide  for  the  organization  of 
the  Maryland  Line,  approved  February  15,  1862;  and 

II.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters. 


Apr.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  201 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Larnar: 

Mr.  /'/•<>•/</</</.•  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S. 
45)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  ''An  act  to  prescriU'  the  rates  of  postage  in  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America,  and  for  other  purposes." 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry  enrolled  bills, 
I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  hills  and  joint  resolution: 

S.  41.  An  act  in  relation  to  auditing-  accounts  for  the  War  Depart- 
ment; 

S.  49.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the 
members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  dis- 
bursement of  the  contingent  fund; 

II.  R.  — .  An  act  to  organize  a  signal  corps; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  aid  in  the  construction  of  a  certain  line  of  rail- 
road in  the  States  of  Louisiana  and  Texas; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  repeal  certain  laws  therein  named,  and  to  declare 
others  in  full  force  in  relation  to  conveyance  of  mailable  matter  out- 
side of  the  mail;  and 

S.  12.  Joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury 
to  pay  the  mileage  and  per  diem  of  members  of  the  Provisional  Con- 
gress out  of  the  contingent  fund  of  that  Congress. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  and  en- 
rolled joint  resolution  last  reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were 
delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  pre- 
sented to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  \>y  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  J'rt'ul'lt'itt:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
1'ivsident. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}"  had  found 
truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  limit  the  act  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the 
writ  of  habeas  corpus; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  supplementary  to  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to 
encourage  the  manufacture  of  saltpeter  and  of  small  arms;" 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  to  increase  the  military  establish- 
ment of  the  Confederate  States,  and  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establish- 
ment and  organization  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  organize  bands  of  partisan  rangers;  and 

S.  4:5.  An  act  to  amend  nn  act  entitled  "An  act  to  prescribe  the 
rates  of  postage  in  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  and  for  other 
purposes." 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

O,;l  i<< ,/,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn,  it  be  to  meet  at  9.30  o'clock 
on  Monday. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned. 


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sKCKKT    xKSSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon.  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  joint  resolution 
(S.  10)  of  the  Senate  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  tin-  Navy  to  contract  for  the 
construction,  in  Europe,  of  six  ironclad  vessels,  with  amendments;  in  which  amend- 
ments I  am  directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

They  have  passed  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  supplemental  to  the  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense; 
and 

H.  R. — .  A  bill  making  further  appropriations  for  tin-  expenses  of  the  Govern- 
ment in  the  Treasury,  War,  and  Navy  Departments,  and  for  other  purpo-.  .- 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act 
entitled  "An  act  to  amend  an  act  recognizing  the  existence  of  war 
between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning 
letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods,"  approved  May  21,  1861, 
and  that  the  same  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
the  Navy  in  reference  to  certain  estimates  for  that  Department,  and 
that  the  same  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters, 
reported  it  with  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  the  reported 
amendments  having  been  agreed  to,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate 
and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  amendments. 

Orderetf,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affair-,  submitted 
the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  is  hereby  required  to  ascertain,  with  all  pos- 
sible accuracy,  every  regiment,  battalion,  squadron,  or  company  of  every  arm  of  the 
service  in  the  armies  of  the  Confederacy,  and  the  approximate  strength  of  each  com- 
pany or  organization  and  the  State  from  which  each  one  comes,  and  to  report  the 
same  to  the  Senate  at  the  commencement  of  the  next  session  of  Congress,  with  a 
statement  showing  the  military  department  where  each  of  said  companies  or  organi- 
zations may  at  the  time  l>e  located  for  service. 

Mr.  Brown  (by  Heave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  50)  to  secure  for  the  use  of  the  Government  small  arms 
taken  from  the  enemy; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  V\7hole;  and  having  been  amended,  the  bill  was  reported 
to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

1 'h-(l<  /•></.  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 


Apr.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  203 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  better  security  of  the 
archives  and  Government  of  the  Confederate  States,  reported  it  with- 
out amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  Prtslilenl:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  regu- 
lating the  granting  of  passports;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  .Senate. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  certain  contracts  for  the  pur- 
chase of  not  exceeding  six  iron-plated  vessels  of  war,  reported  it  with- 
out amendment. 

Mr.  Preston;  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment 
for  service  in  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States,  reported  it  with- 
out amendment. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  46)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  recognizing 
the  existence  of  war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate 
States,  and  concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods," 
approved  May  21,  1861,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  of  the  House  of 
Representatives,  rescinding  the  resolution  in  relation  to  the  adjourn- 
ment on  Monday,  the  21st  instant,  of  both  Houses  of  Congress;  and 

On  the  question, 

AVill  the  Senate  agree  to  the  resolution? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  jj.earS,  I  < 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Peyton,  Preston, 
Simms,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch,  Haynes, 
Henry,  Hill,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  and  Semmes. 

So  the  resolution  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  that  the  vote  rejecting  the  resolution  last 
mentioned  be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment 
for  service  in  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  that  the  bill  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  fj6^8  17 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  votecl  in  the  affirmative  are, 


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rs.  Barnwell.  Burnett.  Clark,  Dortch.  Orr.  Peyton,  and  Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are. 

Me»rs.  Baker.  Brown.  Clay.  I  lay  lies.  Henry,  Hill.  Hunter,  Johnson. 
Lewis,  Maxwell.  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Phelan.  Preston.  Senuiu-s.  Wigfall. 
and  Ya  nee  v. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  words: 

Prorided  further,  That  all  persons  who  shall  claim  to  be  exempted  from  said  mili- 
tary service  on  the  ground  that  they  are  foreigners,  and  who  shall  have  exercised  the 
riirht  of  suffrage,  shall  he  notified  hy  the  otlicer  before  whom  such  claim  shall  be 
entered  to  leave  the  Confederate  States,  and  if  within  thirty  days  alter  such  JKTSOII 
or  persons  shall  claim  and  establish  such  exemption  he  or  they  shall  he  found  within 
the  jurisdiction  of  the  Confederate  States,  he  or  they  shall  be  deemed  and  held  to  be 
an  enemy  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  shall  be  imprisoned  and  otherwise  dealt 
with  as  such, 

I  *^(»{jg  ~^Q 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative.     ^  '_  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Me-.-rs.  Barnwell.  Burnett,  Haynes.  Henry.  Hunter.  Orr,  Oldham, 
Peyton,  Preston,  and  Simms. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are. 

Messrs.  Clay,  Clark,  Hill,  Johnson.  Maxwell,  Phelan.  Semmes,  and 
Yancey. 

The  bill  having  been  further  amended,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate 
and  the  amendments  made  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole  were  con- 
curred in. 

<  >i'<l  /•»/,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

//.  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 
/,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  33.  An  act  to  authorize  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  article.-  in 
kind,  and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  article-: 

H.  R.  —  .  An  act  to  prohibit  the  transportation  to  and  the  sale  of 
certain  articles  in  any  port  or  place  within  the  Confederate  States  in 
the  possession  of  the  enemy,  and  to  prohibit  the  sale,  barter,  or 
exchange  of  certain  articles  therein  named,  to  alien  or  dome-tie 
enemies; 

H.  R.  —  .  An  act  making  Augusta,  (ia..  a  port  of  deliver}'  for 
goods  imported  into  Charleston,  S.  C.  ;  and 

II.  R.  —  .  An  act  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  chaplains  at  the 
naval  hospitals. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  la-t 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary. 
and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
State-  for*  hi-  approbation. 

Mr.  Clay  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  51)  to  authorize  the  employment  of  drillmaster-: 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  time-  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

<>nl,r«L  That  it  be  ««ngro--ed  and  read  a  third  time. 


Apr.  19, 1862.1  SENATE.  205 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Rt'xolrxl,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ord, <  r«L  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making  further  appropriations  for  the 
expenses  of  the  Government  in  the  Treasury.  War.  and  Navy  Depart- 
ments, and  for  other  purposes,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 
.  "That  it  pass. 

That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  joint  resolution  (S.  H)  authorizing  the  Secretary 
of  the  Navy  to  contract  for  the  construction,  in  Europe,  of  six  iron- 
clad vessels;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

Ii,x»Ii',-d,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered.  That  the  Sec  re  tan*  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  report  of  Maj.  Gen.  Earl  Van 
Porn,  of  the  battle  between  his  forces  and  those  of  Generals  Sigel 
and  Curtis,  in  Arkansas. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  [to]  the  Senate  for  the  signature 
of  their  President, 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  Senate 
bills: 

S.  50.  A  bill  to  secure  for  the  use  of  the  Government  small  arms  taken  from  the 
enemy;  and 

S.  51.  A  bill  to  authorize  the  employment  of  drillmasters. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  making  further  appropriations  for  the  expenses  of 
the  Government  in  the  Treasury,  War,  and  Navy  Pepartments,  and 
for  other  purposes; 

S.  50.  An  act  to  secure  for  the  use  of  the  Government  small  arms 
taken  from  the  enemy: 

S.  51.  An  act  to  authorize  the  employment  of  drillmasters;  and 

S.  9.  Joint  resolution  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  NavjT  to  con- 
tract for  the  construction,  in  Europe,  of  six  ironclad  vessels. 

The  President  pro  tempo  re  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  and 
enrolled  joint  resolution  last  reported  to  have  been  examined,  they 
were  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith 
presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  appro- 
bation. 


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A  mes.sige  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 


Ifr.  Prtititlfxt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  armies  of  the 
Confederate  States,  with  an  amendment:  in  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the 
Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill,  I  am 
directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  '"An  act  to  provide 
further  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  April  16,  IS^'2.  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  supplementary  to  an  act  further  to  provide 
for  the  public  defense,  reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it 
ought  not  to  pass. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  amend 
an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  further  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  April  16, 
1862;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  last  mentioned  was  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Orr  presented  a  communication  from  Maj.  Thomas  M.  Wagner, 
acting  commander  at  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C.,  in  relation  to  the  sinking 
of  stone  fleets  at  the  entrance  of  Charleston  Harbor. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table  and  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  19,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confedfrate  States: 

I  nominate  J.  C.  Ives,  captain,  Confederate  States  Army;  James  Chesnut,  of  South 
Carolina;  William  Preston  Johnston,  of  Kentucky,  lieutenant-colonel,  Provisional 
Confederate  States  Army,  and  William  M.  Browne,  of  Georgia,  to  be  my  aids-de- 
camp, with  the  rank  of  colonel,  agreeably  to  the  provisions  of  "An  act  authorizing 
the  President  to  increase  his  personal  staff,"  approved  April  2,  1862. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeably  to  their  respective 
nominations. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

HirlniHiiiil.  Ajiril  19,  1862. 
To  tht  6  'he.  Confedfrate  States: 

1  nominate  the  persons  named  upon  the  annexed  list,  agreeably  to  the  nvomim-n- 
dation  of  the  Postmaster-General. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Apr.  19,  1862.]  S  EN  ATE  .  207 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  POST-OFFICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  19,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  for  your  Excellency's  consideration  the 
following  appointments  for  the  Post-Office  Department: 

Henry  St.  George  Offutt,  to  be  Chief  of  the  Contract  Bureau;  B.  X.  Clements,  to 
be  Chief  of  the  Appointment  Bureau;  John  L.  Harrell,  to  be  Chief  of  the  Finance 
Bureau. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

JOHN  H.  REAGAN, 

Postmaster-  Oeneral. 
The,  PRESIDENT. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeably  to  their  respective 
nominations. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  19,  18ti>. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  19,  !&>'.?. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States: 

TWENTY-NINTH    ALABAMA    REGIMENT. 

Colonel. 
J.  R.  F.  Tattnall,  to  take  rank  April  17,  1862. 

TENTH    VIRGINIA    ARTILLERY    BATTALION. 

Major. 
William  Allen,  to  take  rank  April  4,  1862,  Virginia. 

Brigade  quartermasters,  vnth  the  rank  of  major. 

James  Harding,  -  ;  John  N.  Norris,  Texas;  I.  E.  Morris,  North  Carolina; 
L.  W.  Long,  Kentucky. 

Assistant  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 
Thomas  B.  Beall,  Mississippi. 

s,  u-ith  the  rank  of  major. 


Henrv  D.  Bulklev,  -  ;  Abraham  Haber,  Texas;  J.  C.  Sexton,  Virginia;  George 
H.  Kyle,  Maryland. 

Assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain. 

William  S.  Alsop,  Virginia;  R.  W.  N.  Xoland,  Virginia;  M.  Hanly,  Louisiana; 
George  K.  Shellman,  Maryland;  George  W.  Curtis,  Virginia;  James  W.  Smith,  Vir- 
ginia; G.  E.  Hawes,  Florida. 

(  'hojtlaiii*. 
J.  B.  Hardwick,  -  ;  William  J.  Duval,  Florida. 


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Ailjiitutils,  irilh  ft nk  nfjirxt  lii'iit,  mint. 

W.  T.  Robins,  to  take  rank  April  15,  1862,  Virginia. 
<  Jf. ip_'f  W.  Thomas,  to  take  rank  April  3,  1862,  Georgia. 
S.  B.  Johnston,  to  take  rank  April  17,  1862,  Alabama. 

ASSISTANT   ADJUTANTS-GENERAL. 

Major. 

Thomas  L.  Snead,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Missouri. 

Captain*. 

Henry  M.  Clark,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Missouri. 
Thomas  M.  Scott,  to  take  rank  April  1,  1862,  Texas. 
Victor  C.  Barringer,  to  take  rank  April  5,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
John  W.  Fairfax,  to  take  rank  April  17,  1862,  Virginia. 

Aids-de-camp,  with  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

Clay  Taylor,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Missouri. 
Robert  C.  Wood,  to  take  rank  March  20,  1862,  Missouri. 
Robert  C.  Andrews,  to  take  rank  April  1,  1862,  Texas. 
William  E.  Brodnax,  to  take  rank  April  5,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
J.  G.  Huguenin,  to  take  rank  April  1,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secriinfij  <>f  II  "/•. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeably  to  their  respective  nomi- 
nations. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  were  referred  (on  the  18th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Solomon 
Cohen,  Atkinson  T.  Hardin,  Thomas  C.  Howard,  William  F.  Groves, 
Edmund  Richardson,  Martin  A.  Bowdoin,  Ezekiel  S.  Candler,  William 
Woods,  Washington  Poe,  Robert  H.  Glass,  William  M.  Keblinger, 
George  Sandoe,  William  Wertenbaker,  Levi  L.  Stevenson,  John  K. 
Cooke,  Augusta-  M.  Vaughan,  William  E.  Bass,  Thomas  B.  Plunkett, 
Jos.  McCormick,  John  W.  Taber,  Eugene  R.  Biossat,  Alfred  Huger, 
James  B.  Glass,  Thomas  W.  Pegues,  William  McNulty.  Benjamin  F. 
Simmons,  Thomas  E.  Jordan,  Miles  Nash,  Charles  W.  Charlton,  H.  T. 
Phillips,  Matthew  C.  Gallawav,  Hugh  Black.  William  Howell,  John 
A.  Smith,  Thomas  Welsh,  William  H.  Eagar,  John  W.  McCay,  John 
M.  Powers,  William  J.  Windham,  Lloyd  Bowers,  William  B.  Sloan, 
William  P.  Mellen,  William  H.  Crittenden,  Christopher  R.  Dickson, 
Jos.  S.  Antley,  Jacob  Isaacs,  Jeremiah  D.  Mann.  .lames  G.  Cook, 
George  T.  Cook,  Daniel  Dickson,  John  Taylor.  James  T.  Porter. 
William  F.  Pope.  William  Rust,  Owen  L.  Cochran,  John  B.  Root, 
E.  C.  Dewey,  to  be  postmasters,  reported,  with  the  recommendation 
that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report:  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Hixnlved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 


Apr.  21, 1862.]  SENATE.  209 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  12th  instant)  the  nomination  of  Franklin  Gardner,  to 
be  a  brigadier-general,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved  ^  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Franklin  Gardner  as  brigadier-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  —  of  March)  the  nomination  of  D.  M.  Frost,  to  be  a 
brigadier-general,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nomi- 
nation be  continued. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  nomination;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

/AW//V/,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  D.  R. 
Jones. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

<h-<l<r«l.  That  the  papers  relative  to  the  case,  presented  by  Mr. 
Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  be  read  to  the 
Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  nomination  be  post- 
poned till  the  third  Monday  in  August  next. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

MONDAY,  APRIL  21,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  being  opened. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  I'ri  xiilent:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills  and  an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the 
Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for 
the  organization  of  the  Navy,"  approved  March  16,  1861,  and  for  other 
purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Engineers  of  the  Provisional 
A.rmy; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  officers  of  artillery 
in  the  Provisional  Army;  and 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  for  the  enlistment  of  cooks  in  the  Army. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  hist 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

C  J — VOL 


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Mr.  Phehin,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  — .   An  act  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  deputy  postmasters; 

H.  R.  - — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  ""An  act  to  authorize  and 
provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Maryland  Line."  approved  Febru- 
ary 15,  1862; 

II.  R.       .   An  act  to  organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters;  and 

H.  R.  — .  Resolution  of  thanks  to  Major-Generals  Van  Dorn  and 
Price,  and  the  officers  and  soldiers  under  their  command,  for  their 
valor,  skill,  and  good  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Elkhorn.  in  the  State  of 
Arkansas,  and  of  respect  for  the  memory  of  Generals  McCulloch  and 
Mclntosh. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  and 
enrolled  resolution  last  reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were 
delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  pre- 
sented to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Air.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  resolution  providing 
for  the  appointment  of  a  committee  of  three,  to  unite  with  such  committee  as  may 
be  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  Senate,  to  wait  upon  the  President  ami  inform  him 
that  the  two  Houses  of  Congress  will  adjourn  this  day  at  12o' clock  in.,  and  to  inquire 
of  him  whether  he  has  any  further  communication  to  make  to  Congress;  and  they 
have  appointed  Mr.  Singleton  of  Mississippi,  Mr.  Gentry  of  Tennessee,  and  Mr. 
Holt  of  Georgia  the  committee  on  their  part. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Rcxolred,  That  a  committee  be  appointed,  jointly  with  the  com- 
mittee appointed  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  to  wait 
upon  the  President  and  inform  him  that  the  two  Houses  will  adjourn 
this  day  at  12  o'clock  m.,  and  to  inquire  whether  he  has  any  further 
communication  to  make  to  Congress. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  be  appointed  by  the  President  pro 
tempore;  and 

Mr.  Barnwell,  Mr.  Clark,  and  Mr.  Henry  were  appointed. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  pa}rment  of  sta- 
tionery purchased  for  the  Provisional  Congress  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no 
amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Ii.xt,li<,tl.  That  it  pa-. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  the  Joint  Committee 
on  Public  Buildings  to  rent  rooms  for  the  Treasury  Department  was 
read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the 
Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ord>  i-i'l.  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pa 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical 
Department  of  the  Army;  and 


Apr.  21,  1862.]  SEN  ATE.  211 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

<h'<l  I'ul.  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  committee  appointed  on  the  part  of  the 
Senate,  jointly  with  the  committee  appointed  on  the  part  of  the 
House  of  Representatives,  to  wait  upon  the  President  and  inform  him 
that  the  two  Houses  will  adjourn  this  day  at  12  o'clock  m.,  and  to 
inquire  whether  he  has  an}'  further  communication  to  make  to  Con- 
gress, reported  that  they  had  performed  the  duty  assigned  them,  and 
that  the  President  replied  that  he  would  immediately  make  sundry 
communications  to  both  Houses  of  Congress. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  being  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  resolution  extending 
the  hour  of  adjournment  of  the  two  Houses  of  Congress  until  2  o'clock  p.  m.;  in 
which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  19th  instant, 
approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  1.  An  act  to  recognize  the  organization  of  certain  military  companies; 

S.  29.  An  act  to  amend  the  several  acts  in  relation  to  the  pay  of  chaplain?  in  the 
Army;  and 

S.  42.  An  act  for  the  relief  of  the  legal  representatives  of  Samuel  M.  Wilkes,  late 
adjutant  of  the  Fourth  Regiment  South  Carolina  Volunteers. 


L  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  amend 
an  act  to  authorize  payment  to  be  made  for  certain  horses  purchased  for  the  Army 
by  Col.  A.  W.  McDonald,  approved  August  21,  1861;  in  which  they  request  the  con- 
currence of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  ) 
communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for  con- 
currence; which  was  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and  considered  as 
in  Committee  of  the  Whole:  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered.  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Rewired*  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


212  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  21,  1862. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 


The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  making 
appropriations  to  carry  into  effert  an  act  authorizing  the  exchange  of  bonds  for 
articles  in  kind,  and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles:  in  which 
they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two  enrolled  joint 
resolutions,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill: 

H.  R.  —  .  A  hill  to  amend  the  act  amending  the  act  recognizing  th'e 
existence  of  war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  States. 
and  concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods,  approved 
May  21,  1861. 

The  President  pro  ternpore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  resolution  extending 
the  hour  of  adjournment  until  2  o'clock  p.  m.  ;  in  which  they  request  the  concur- 
rence of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  resolution;  and 

Rexolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill: 

H.  R.  —  .  A  bill  making  appropriations  to  carry  into  effect  an  act 
authorizing  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  articles  in  kind,  and  the  ship- 
ment, sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  19th  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  49.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  to  regulate  the  mode  of  paying  the  members  of  the 
Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  the  disbursement  of  the  contingent  fund; 

ti.  44.  An  act  in  relation  to  auditing  accounts  for  the  War  Department; 

S.  10.  A  joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  pay  tin- 
mileage  and  per  diem  of  members  of  the  Provisional  Congress  out  of  the  contingent 
fund  of  that  Congress; 

S.  9.  A  joint  resolution  authorizing  the  President  to  contract  for  the  construction, 
in  Europe,  of  six  ironclad  vessels; 

S.  51.  An  act  to  authorize  the  employment  of  drillmasters;  and 

S.  45.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  prescribe  the  rates  of  postage  in 
the  Confederate  States  of  America,  and  for  other  purposes." 

The  President  has  to-day  approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  33.  An  act  to  authorize  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  articles  in  kind,  and  the  ship- 
ment, sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles;  and 

S.  37.  An  act  to  punish  drunkenness  in  the  Army. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


Apr.  21, 1862.]  SENATE.  213 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Laniar: 

)[r.  J'ri'xidiiit:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}'  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following1  bill: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  authorize  payment  to  be  made 
for  certain  horses  purchased  for  the  Armv  by  Colonel'A.  W.  McDonald,"  approved 
August  21,  1861. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approbation. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Ifr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  19th  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Artillery, 
and  for  other  purposes,"  approved  August  21,  1861; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  increase  the  clerical  force  of  the  Quartermaster-General's 
Bureau; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  officers  of  the  Virginia  militia  for 
services  rendered; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  regulating  the  fees  of  clerks,  and  for  other  purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  chaplains  at  the  naval  hospitals; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  regulate  the  collection  of  the  war  tax  in  certain  States  invaded 
by  the  enemy;  and 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  limit  the  compensation  of  clerks,  marshals,  and  district  attorneys 
of  the  Confederate  States.  • 

The  President  has  to-day  approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

II.  R.  — .  An  act  making  appropriations  to  carry  into  effect  an  act  authorizing  the 
x  change  of  bonds  for  articles  in  kind,  and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of 
Mich  articles; 

1 1.  R.  — .  An  act  to  increase  the  facilities  of  importing  goods,  wares,  and  merchan- 
dise into  the  ports  of  the  Confederate  States; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  further  to  provide  for  the  public  defense; 

II.  R.  — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  amend  an  act  recognizing  the 
ex  istence  <  >f  war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning 
K-tttTH  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods,"  approved  May  21,  1861; 

H.  R.  — .  A  joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Joint  Committee  on  Public  Buildings 
to  rent  rooms  for  the  Treasury  Department;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  joint  resolution  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  stationery  purchased  for 
the  Provisional  Congress. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  resolution  extending 
the  time  of  adjournment  until  3  o'clock;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of 
the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  resolution;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

7?rW/v<7,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Oi'ilei'ed,  That  the  Secretaiy  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  election  of  a  President  pro  tempore. 

Mr.  Clay  nominated  Mr.  Hunter;  and 

No  other  nominations  being  made,  it  wa- 

Rexoli't  <l  HHiiniiiinuxly,  That  the  Hon.  R.  M.  T.  Hunter  be  appointed 
President  of  the  Senate  pro  tempore. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 


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,  That  a  commit  too,  of  two  ho  appointed  to  inform  Mr.  I  Inn 
ter  of  his  election  and  conduct  him  to  (lie  chair. 

Mr.  Clay  and  Mr.  Johnson  were  appointed. 

The  committee  having  conducted  the  President  pro  tomporo  to  the 
chair,  ho  rose  and  addressed  the  Senate  as  follows: 

SENATORS:  It  is  with  deep  .-visibility  that  I  rise  to  return  you  my  thanks  for 
the  honor  which  you  have  done  me  in  reeled  ing  me  as  President  pro  teni)>ore  of 
the  Senate.  I  have  endeavored,  heretofore,  BO  to  discharge  the  duties  of  that  ollice 
as  to  promote  the  etliciency  of  your  labors.  With  what  success,  it  is  for  you  and 
not  for  me  to  judge.  But  it  could  be  no  difficult  task  to  preside  over  such  a  body 
as  this,  animated  as  it  is  by  an  earnest  desire  to  discharge  the  public  duties,  and 
bound  together  as  its  members  are  by  the  ties  of  mutual  esteem  and  friendship.  The 
fraternal  spirit  which  exists  here  prevails  throughout  the  country  at  large,  and  I 
hail  it  as  an  omen  of  success  and  the  harbinger  of  future  good.  A  people  bound 
together  as  ours  are,  by  the  affection  growing  out  of  common  trials,  common  inter- 
c-ts,  and  a  common  struggle  in  such  a  cause,  and  united,  too,  in  a  sentiment  of  resist- 
ance to  the  tyranny  with  which  we  are  threatened,  can  be  neither  dismayed  nor 
subjugated.  They  will  go  forth  in  all  the  confidence  of  a  noble  self-reliance  to  con- 
quer their  liberty,  whatever  may  be  the  price  which  it  may  cost  them.  And  you, 
Senators,  having  finished  all  the  legislation  which  you  have  deemed  needful  for  the 
public  welfare,  will  now  return  to  the  body  of  your  constituents  to  renew  your  use- 
fulness, I  trust,  in  another  sphere.  Having  passed  the  acts  which  were  necessary  to 
raise  and  support  an  army  and  to  maintain  the  public  credit,  you  will  go  home  to 
aid  in  developing  those  resources  of  the  country  which  are  necessary  for  the  proper 
prosecution  OI  the  war.  You  will  cheer  the  faint-hearted,  if,  indeed,  there  be  any 
faint-hearted,  in  the  faith  that  the  blessings  of  Providence  must  rest  upon  our  cause, 
and  you  will  strengthen  the  strong  by  your  countenance  and  assistance  in  the  weighty 
struggle  upon  which  we  have  staked  life,  fortune,  and  liberty. 

When  you  return  next  summer  to  resume  your  legislative  labors,  I  trust  that  the 
war  clouds  which»  now  lower  over  our  horizon  will  have  spent  their  fury  in  vain, 
and  that  we  may  meet  to  congratulate  each  other  upon  such  success  a-<  \\ill  more 
than  compensate  for  all  that  we  have  endured  to  achieve  it.  And  now.  Senators, 
permit  me  to  express  to  you  my  desire  for  the  safe  and  happy  return  of  each  of  you 
to  his  family  and  home,  and  to  invoke  for  you  the  aid  of  Providence  in  a  career  of 
usefulness  to  your  country  and  friends.  Wishing  you,  most  cordially,  health,  hap- 
piness, and  prosperity,  I  bid  you,  Senators,  each  and  all,  a  kindly  farewell. 

The  hour  (3  o'clock  p.  in.)  fixed  by  resolution  for  the  adjournment 
of  the  Senate  having  arrived. 

The  President  pro  tempore  declared  the  Senate  to  bo  adjourned  until 
Monday,  the  18th  d&y  of  August  next. 

SECRET   SKSSTON. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  amend 
an  act  recognizing  the  existence  of  war  between  the  United  States  and 
the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes.  and 
prize  goods,'1  approved  May  21,  1861,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  bill  as  in  Committee  of 
the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  road  the  third  time. 

R,-xnl  t',-<l.  That  it  pass. 

<)i-dti-«L  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  A  Hairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  petition  <>f  ,1.  1*.  Levy,  submitted  :i  report;  which  was 
considered:  and 

tL  That  >aid  petition  lie  on  the  table. 


Apr.  21,1862.]  SENATE.  215 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  43)  to  increase  the  number  of  chaplains  and  com- 
manders in  the  Navy,  and  to  designate,  by  suitable  decorations,  those 
who  perform  gallant  and  meritorious  service,  reported  it  without 
amendment;  and,  on  his  motion, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the^table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  supplementary  to  an  act  further  to  provide  for  the 
public  defense;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

(holered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

h',N<>li<<<d,  That  it  puss. 

Ordered^  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  return  to  the  House  of  Representatives 
a  bill  entitled  "A  bill  supplementary  to  an  act  further  to  provide  for 
the  public  defense,"  and  inform  the  House  that  said  bill  is  a  duplicate 
copy  of  a  bill  heretofore  received  and  this  day  passed  by  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further 
provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  April  16,  1862,  reported  it, 
with  the  recommendation  that  it  ought  not  to  pass. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide 
for  an  increase  of  the  Quartermaster  and  Commissary  Departments," 
reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it  do  not  pass. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  the  following  bills,  reported  them  severally  without  amend- 
ment: 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  regulate  the  granting  of  passports;  and 

H.  R.  — .  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  safe  and  expeditious  transportation 
of  troops  and  munitions  of  war  by  railroads. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from 
enrollment  for  service  in  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  disagree  thereto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  certain  contracts  for  the 
purchase  of  not  exceeding  six  iron-plated  vessels  of  war;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  postponed  indefinitely. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  increase  the  facilities  for  importing 
goods,  wares,  and  merchandise  into  the  ports  of  the  Confederate  States; 
and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

lit  wired,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


216  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  21, 1S62. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  better  security  of 
the  archives  and  Government  of  the  Confederate  States;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semrnes, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  KXKITTIVK  DEPARTMENT, 

.I/-/'//  19,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  return,  without  my  approval,  to  the  Senate,  the  "Joint  resolution 
directing  how  prize  money  shall  be  paid  in  certain  casen." 

This  resolution  declares  that  the  share  of  prize  money  awarded,  or  which  may  be 
awarded,  to  any  seaman  or  marine  who  is  or  may  be  a  prisoner  in  the  hands  of  the 
enemy  shall,  under  the  direction  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  be  paid  to  the  wife  of 
such  seaman  or  marine  during  his  captivity. 

However  praiseworthy  the  motive  which  prompts  to  provide  for  the  wives  of  our 
seamen  or  marines  now  held  in  captivity  by  the  enemy,  I  do  not  believe  that  Con- 
gress can  constitutionally,  without  the  consent  of  the  husband,  direct  the  payment 
to  his  wife  of  any  money  now  due  him.  The  husband's  right  to  the  control  and 
disposition  of  prize  money  already  awarded  him,  is  as  absolute  as  that  to  any  other 
property  owned  by  him.  Congress  has  no  greater  power  over  the  prize  money  due 
him  than  over  any  other  property  which  he  owns.  Vested  rights  can  not  be  dis- 
turbed or  impaired  by  legislative  authority,  except  in  the  very  special  cases  named 
in  the  Constitution. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  reconsider  the  joint  resolution  returned  by 
the  President  with  his  objections;  which  resolution  is  in  the  following 
words : 

A  joint  resolution  directing  how  prize  money  shall  be  paid  in  certain  cases. 

Resolved  by  the  Congress  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  That  any  share  of  prize 
money  awarded,  or  which  may  be  awarded,  to  any  seaman  or  marine  who  is,  or  may 
be,  a  prisoner  in  the  hands  of  the  enemy  shall,  under  the  direction  of  the  Secretary 
of  the  Navy,  be  paid  to  the  wife  of  such  seaman  or  marine  during  his  captivity. 

TH.  S.  BOCOCK, 
>/»<(/.•<•;•  "/  tin-  House  of  Representatitr*. 

R.  M.  T.  HUNTER, 
President  />!•<>  It  in/tore  of  the  Senate. 
I  certify  that  this  act  originated  in  the  Senate. 

JAMES  H.  NASH,  Secretnni. 
On  the  question, 
Shall  the  resolution  pass  ( 

I  Yeas  0 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  \  -^    r~  \q 

None  voting  in  the  affirmative, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Baker,  Broun,  Burnett,  Clay,  Clark,  Dortch, 
I  Ifiiry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  .Maxwell,  Mitehel,  Orr,  Oldham, 
Phelan,  Preston,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

A'<  W/VY/,  That  the  resolution  do  not  pass,  two-thirds  of  the  Senate 
not  agreeing  thereto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


Apr.  21, 1862.]  SENATE.  217 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

CONFEDERATE    STATES    OF    AMERICA,   EXECUTIVE    DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  Va.,  April  19,  1862. 
To  Ifie  Senate  of  the  Confederate  xtatu: 

I  am  constrained,  by  the  view  which  I  take  of  the  constitutional  powers  of  Con- 
gress,  to  return,  without  my  approval,  a  bill  to  be  entitled  "An  act  relative  to  the 
pay  and  allowances  of  deceased  soldiers,"  originating  in  the  Senate. 

This  bill,  in  express  terms,  declares  and  enacts  that  the  pay  and  allowances  now 
ilne  to  any  deceased  officer,  noncommissioned  officer,  musician,  private,  or  other 
person  for  services  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  shall  be  paid  to  the  widow 
of  the  dei-eased,  if  living,  or  to  others  who  may  be  his  heirs  if  she  be  not  living.  In 
other  words,  Congress,  by  this  act,  is  making  a  distribution  law  to  affect  a  portion  of 
the  estates  of  persons  already  deceased.  To  the  several  States  composing  the  Con- 
federacy properly  belongs  the  power  to  pass  laws  for  the  administration  and  distri- 
bution of  the  estates  of  deceased  persons.  I  doubt,  very  much,  the  constitutional 
power  of  Congress  to  pass  any  law  on  this  subject,  even  of  &  prospective  character. 
But  this  bill  operates  on  the  past  as  well  as  the  future.  Eights  already  vested  and 
governed  by  the  law  of  the  State  in  which  the  deceased  soldier  had  his  domicile  are 
attempted  to  be  disturbed  by  the  provisions  of  this  bill.  In  my  judgment  Congress 
has  no  such  power. 

The  laws  of  the  United  Stati-s  which  the  Confederate  States  adopted  were  in  force 
here  when  our  soldiers  enlisted.  These  laws  in  reference  to  payment  of  arrears  and 
effectsof  deceased  soldiers  may  be  regarded  as  a  partof  the  contractof  such  deceased 
soldier.  An  examination  of  these  laws  will  show  that  such  arrears  and  effects  were 
to  be  held  and  paid  to  the  /<;/«/  rqrraentatwes  of  the  deceased  soldier. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

fJ/><?t  /•<-</,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  reconsider  the  bill  returned  by  the  Presi- 
dent with  his  objections;  which  bill  is  in  the  following  words: 

An  act  relative  to  the  pay  and  allowances  of  deceased  soldiers. 

SECTION  1.  The  Congress  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America  do  enact,  That  the  pay  and 
allowances  now  due,  or  which  may  hereafter  be  due,  to  any  deceased  commissioned 
officer,  noncommissioned  officer,  musician,  private,  or  other  person  for  services  in 
the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  shall  be  paid  to  the  widow  of  the 
deceased,  if  living;  if  not,  to  the  child  or  children,  if  any;  and,  in  default  of  widow, 
child  or  children,  to  the  father,  if  living;  and  if  not,  then  to  the  mother;  and  if  no 
mother  be  living,  then  to  the  brothers  and  sisters;  and  should  none  of  the  persons 
already  specified  be  living  to  whom  payment  is  directed  to  be  made,  such  payment 
shall  be  made  to  the  next  of  kin  of  such  deceased  persons,  under  such  rules  and 
regulations  as  shall  be  prescribed  by  the  proper  officers  of  the  Treasury  Department. 
SEC.  2.  ]>,'  it  further  enacted,  That  the  act  entitled  "An  act  concerning  the  pay 
and  allowances  due  to  deceased  soldiers,"  approved  February  fifteenth,  eighteen 
hundred  and  sixty-two,  is  herebv  repealed. 

TH.  S.  BOCOCK, 
Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives. 

R.  M.  T.  HUNTER, 
President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate. 
I  certify  that  this  act  originated  in  the  Senate. 

JAMES  H.  NASH,  Secretary. 

On  the  question. 
Shall  the  bill  pa>-: 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  ^  , ,"  10 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Hill,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Phelan,  and  Semmes. 
Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell.  Baker.  Clay.  Clark,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson, 
Lewis.  Maxwell,  Preston.  Wlgfafi,  and  Yancey. 


218  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr.  21, 1862. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  do  not  pass,  two- thirds  of  the  Senate  not 
agreeing  thereto. 

(>r<hr><<l.  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  "of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  I/if  tft'tutti'  mid  House  of  jReprescHtatire*  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  deem  it  proper  to  inform  you  that  a  number  of  acts  passed  by  the  Congress  were 
presented  to  me  at  a  very  late  hour  on  Saturday  night.  I  have  examined  them  as 
carefully  as  the  limited  time  at  my  disposal  has  permitted,  and  have  returned  nearly 
all  of  them  with  my  approval.  There  are,  however,  three  of  them  to  which  I  have 
objections  which  it  is  impossible  to  communicate  to  you  in  writing  within  the  few 
remaining  hours  of  the  session,  and  which  will,  therefore,  fail  to  become  laws. 
Happily,  the  acts  in  question  are  not  of  great  public  importance.  Recognizing,  as  I 
do,  the  right  of  Congress  to  receive  the  fullest  information  from  the  Executive  on  all 
matters  of  legislation  on  which  his  concurrence  is  required  by  the  Constitution,  I 
have  considered  it  more  respectful  to  the  Congress  to  make  this  statement  of  the 
cause  which  has  prevented  my  action  on  these  bills,  than  to  retain  them  without 
assigning  my  reason  for  so  doing. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

<)rtlt-red^  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  \>y  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Dortch  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Whereas  the  constitutional  convention  of  North  Carolina,  now  in  session  at 
Raleigh,  have  instructed  the  Senators  from  said  State  to  call  for  the  reports  of  the 
battle  of  Roanoke  Island,  and  forward  a  copy  thereof  to  said  convention;  and 

Whereas  under  said  call  all  of  said  reports  have  been  furnished  except  that  of 
General  Wise,  of  the  twenty-first  of  February:  Be  it,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  have  a  copy  of  said  report  of  twenty- 
first  of  February  forwarded  to  said  convention  as  soon  as  practicable. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  the  act  amending 
the  act  recognizing  the  existence  of  war  between  the  United  States  and 
the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and 
prize  goods,  approved  May  21,  1861. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  insist  on  their  amendment  to  the  bill 
(S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  armies  of  the 
Confederate  States. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  insisted  on  by  the 
House  of  Representatives  to  the  bill  last  mentioned;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Rfxttli'i-tl.  That  the  Senate  insist  on  their  disagreement  to  the  amend- 
ment proposed  by  the  House,  and  ask  a  conference  on  the  disagreeing 
votes  of  the  two  Houses. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 


Apr.21,1862.]  SENATE.  219 

O/-(/>  r«L  That  the  committee  of  confeivnee,  he  appointed  by  the 
President  pro  tempore;  and 

Mr.  Yancey.  Mr.  Semmes,  and  Mr.  Henry  were  appointed. 
A  message  from  the  Hou.se  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 


Tin-  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  making  appropriations  to  carry  into  effect  an  act 
authorizing  the  exchange  of  bonds  for  articles  in  kind,  and  the  ship- 
ment, sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such  articles,  was  read  the  first  and  sec- 
ond times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no 
amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  insist  on  their  amendment  to  the  bill 
(S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  military  service  in  the  armies 
of  the  Confederate  States,  agree  to  the  committee  of  conference,  and  have  appointed 
as  said  committee  on  their  part,  Messrs.  Smith  of  North  Carolina,  Marshall  of  Louisi- 
ana, and  Chilton  of  Alabama. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Yancey,  from  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the 
Senate,  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  41) 
to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  armies 
of  the  Confederate  States,  reported: 

That  they  had  met  said  committee  upon  the  part  of  the  House,  and  they  have  been 
unable  to  agree;  therefore  they  ask  to  be  discharged. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith, 

Resolved,  That  said  committee  be  discharged  from  the  further  con- 
sideration of  the  subject. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

Resolved,-  That  the  Senate  adhere  to  its  disagreement  to  the  amend- 
ment of  the  House  of  Representatives  to  the  bill  last  mentioned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretaiy  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Henry  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  52)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  ''An  act  to  further  provide 
for  the  public  defense,"  passed  the  16th  day  of  April,  1862; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  an  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Oi'd<  i'«l.  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

<>r<L  fed.  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 


220  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Apr. 21, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill 
last  mentioned  be  reconsidered, 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 
A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  receded  from  their  amendment 
to  the  bill  (S.  41J  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the 
armies  of  the  Confederate  States. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  1'res/dent:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to 
organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the 
Senate. 

The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  19th  instant,  approved  and  signed 
the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  limit  the  act  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas 
corpus; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  increase  the  military  establishment  of  the  Confederate  States, 
and  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  supplementary  to  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to  encourage  the  manu- 
facture of  saltpeter  and  of  small  arms;" 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  organize  a  signal  corps; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  making  further  appropriations  for  the  expenses  of  the  Govern- 
ment in  the  Treasury,  War,  and  Navy  Departments,  and  for  other  purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  aid  in  the  construction  of  a  certain  line  of  railroad  in  the 
States  of  Louisiana  and  Texas; 

H.  R.  — .  Joint  resolution  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  Ben.  Desha; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  regulating  the  fees  of  marshals,  and  for  other  purposes; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  repeal  certain  laws  therein  named,  and  to  declare  others  in 
full  force  in  relation  to  conveyance  of  mailable  matter  outside  of  the  mails;  and 

H.  R.  — .  Resolutions  for  the  preservation  of  public  documents. 

The  President  has  to-day  approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  organize  bands  of  partisan  rangers; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  for  the  enlistment  of  cooks  in  the  Army; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  increase  the  Corps  of  Engineers  of  the  Provisional  Army; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  officers  of  artillery  in  the  Pro- 
visional Army; 

H.  R.  — .  Resolution  of  thanks  to  Major-Generals  Van  Dprn  and  Price,  and  the 
officers  and  soldiers  under  their  command,  for  their  valor,  skill,  and  good  conduct  in 
the  battle  of  Elkhorn,  in  the  State  of  Arkansas,  and  of  respect  for  the  memory  of 
Generals  McCulloch  and  Mclntosh; 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  regulate  the  compensation  of  deputy  postmasters;  and 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the  organization 
of  the  Navy,"  approved  March  16,  1861,  and  for  other  purposes. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the 
Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

< ),•<!,  /VY/,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

AV.svV/v-c/,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  -   — : 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  correctly  enrolled  a  bill  (S.  41)  to  exempt  certain  persons 
from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  bill  last  reported  to 


Apr.  21.  1862.]  SENA  TE.  221 

I 

have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate, 
and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 


Mr.  Pri'ni'fnit:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolleil  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}-  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to  organize  battalions  of 
sharpshooters. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  Prrniflcnt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  from  the  Senate 
(S.  52)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense," 
passed  the  16th  day  of  April,  1862. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Phelan.  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}7  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (S.  52)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An 
act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  passed  the  16th  day  of 
April,  1862. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretar}r: 

Mr.  /'/•«.•-•/'/(/;/.•  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  to-day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  act: 

S.  41.  An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  armies 
of  the  Confederate  States. 


/•/  '/,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  —  )  for  the  better  security  of  the 
archives  and  Government  of  the  Confederate  States;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  resolution  be  read  the  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  XTea 

'  (  JNays  .  --7 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clay,  Henry,  Hill,  Johnson,  Oldham,  Phelan,  and 
Yaneey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Peyton,  Preston,  and 
Wigfall. 


222  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Apr.21,1862. 

I 

So  it  was 


That  the  bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill 
last  mentioned  be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  to-day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  act: 

H.  R.  —  .  An  act  to  organize  battalions  of  sharpshooters. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mi'.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  this  day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  act: 

S.  52.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public 
defense,"  passed  the  16th  day  of  April,  1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semines, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  William 
J.  Duval  as  Chaplain;  and 

On  the  question, 

^Vill  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  said  appointment  '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
.     So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  J.  Duval,  agreeably  to  the  nomination. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Henry 
M.  Jeter,  to  be  postmaster  at  Columbus,  Ga.  ;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

jRt'Mt/ft  d,  That  said  nomination  lie  on  the  table. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

K  \KCUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  21,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Coiifnii'rnlc  Ntttex: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OP  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Ricln»<»i<l,  April  21,  j<y;.'. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

Sn;:  I  hav<-  th<  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States: 

A&rifitinit  /  a  i  >/  master. 
John  S.  Banks,  of  Florida,  vice  William  H.  Odenheimer,  declined. 


Apr.  21, 1*62.]  SFNATE.  '2L}3 

Assistant  paymaster s  for  the  var. 

John  J.  McPherson,  of  South  Carolina;  Caleb  Hill,  of  Mississippi;  George  H. 
O'Neal,  of  Georgia;  M.  M.  Sc-ay,  of  Tennessee. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLOKY, 
Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

J?,AV///V,/.  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeably  to  their  respective  nomi- 
nations. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  21,  ISfiJ. 
T<>  the  Si'nati  <>f  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their 
names,  respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  21,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  under  act  No.  14, 
approved  March  25,  1862: 

Military  secretary,  with  the  rank  and  pay  of  colonel  of  cavalry. 
Armistead  L.  Long,  of  Virginia. 

Aids-de-camp,  with  the  rank,  etc.,  of  major  of  car<i/r>i. 

Walter  H.  Taylor,  T.  M.  R.  Talcott,  Charles  S.  Venable,  Charles  Marshall. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeably  to  their  respective 
nominations. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT,  April  21,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the.  Confederate  State.*: 

I  nominate  the  officers  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  April  19,  1861. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  1  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  promotion  in 
the  Marine  Corps: 


224  JOURNAL    OF    THE    SENATE.  [Apr. 21, 1862. 

Captains. 

First  Lieut.  Julius  E.  Meiere,  vice  Algernon  S.  Taylor,  appointed  quartermaster) 
with  the  rank*  of  major. 

First  Lieut.  George  P.  Turner,  vice  Robert  Tansill,  resigned. 
With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Nari/. 
The  message  was  read;  and 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeabh^  to  their  respective 
nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


• 


SENATE 


THE  CONFEDERATE  STATES. 


FIRST  CONGRESS,  SECOND  SESSION,  AUGUST  18,  1862,  TO  OCTOBER 

13,  1862. 

MONDAY,  AUGUST  18,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

The  Senate  convened  pursuant  to  their  adjournment  on  the  21st  day 
of  April,  1862,  and  the  roll  having  been  called,  the  following  Senators 
responded  to  their  names: 

,Iames  M.  Baker,  A.  G.  Brown,  Henry  C.  Burnett,  Clement  C.  Clay, 
flohn  B.  Clark,  George  Davis,  William  T.  Dortch,  Landon  C.  Haynes, 
Benjamin  H.  Hill,  R.  M.  T.  Hunter,  Augustus  E.  Maxwell,  W.  S. 
Oldham,  James  Phelan,  William  Ballard  Preston,  T.  J.  Semmes,  Louis 
T.  Wigfall,  and  William  L.  Yancey. 

The  Hon.  Alexander  H.  Stephens,  President  of  the  Senate,  resumed 
the  chair. 

Mr.  Clav  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolred,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  communicate  to  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives that  the  Senate  have  met  pursuant  to  adjournment,  and  that  they  are 
ready  to  proceed  to  business. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  has  assembled  pursuant  to  adjourn- 
ment, and  a  quorum  of  the  same  beingfpresent  are  ready  to  proceed  to  business. 

They  have  appointed  a  committee,  to  act  with  a  similar  committee  from  the  Senate, 
to  wait  upon  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  and  inform  him  that  a  quorum 
of  each  House  has  assembled,  and  that  Congress  are  ready  to  receive  any  communica- 
tion he  may  be  pleased  to  make;  and 

They  have  appointed  Messrs.  Curry,  Perkins,  and  Jones  as  the  committee  on  the 
part  of  the  House. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolred,  That  a  committee  be  appointed,  jointly  with  the  committee  appointed 
on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  to  wait  upon  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States  and  inform  him  that  a  quorum  of  each  House  has  assembled,  and  that 
Congress  are  ready  to  receive  any  communication  he  may  be  pleased  to  make. 

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226  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Aug.  18, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  be  appointed  by  the  President. 

And  Mr.  Clay,  Mr.  Semmes,  and  Mr.  Dortch  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Cla}',  from  the  committee  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  Senate, 
jointly  with  the  committee  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, to  wait  upon  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  inform 
him  that  a  quorum  of  each  House  has  assembled,  and  that  Congress 
are  ready  to  receive  any  communication  he  may  be  pleased  to  make. 
reported  that  they  had  performed  the  duty  assigned  them,  and  that 
the  President  replied  that  he  would  immediately  make  a  communica- 
tion to  the  two  Houses  of  Congress. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States: 

It  is  again  our  fortune  to  meet  for  devising  measures  necessary  to  the  public  welfare, 
whilst  our  country  is  involved  in  a  desolating  war.  The  sufferings  endured  by  some 
portions  of  the  people  excite  the  deep  solicitude  of  the  Government,  and  the  sym- 
pathy thus  evoked  has  been  heightened  by  the  patriotic  devotion  with  which  these 
sufferings  have  been  borne. 

The  gallantry  and  good  conduct  of  our  troops,  always  claiming  the  gratitude  of  the 
country,  have  been  further  illustrated  on  hard-fought  fields,  marked  by  exhibitions 
of  individual  prowess  which  can  find  but  few  parallels  in  ancient  or  modern  history. 

Our  Army  has  not  faltered  in  any  of  the  various  trials  to  which  it  has  been  suh- 
jected;  and  the  great  body  of  the  people  has  continued  to  manifest  a  zeal  and  una- 
nimity which  not  only  cheer  the  battle-stained  soldier,  but  give  assurance  to  the 
friends  of  constitutional  liberty  of  our  final  triumph  in  the  pending  struggle  against 
despotic  usurpation. 

The  vast  army  which  threatened  the  capital  of  the  Confederacy  has  been  defeated 
and  driven  from  the  lines  of  investment,  and  the  enemy,  repeatedly  foiled  in  his 
efforts  for  its  capture,  is  now  seeking  to  raise  new  armies  on  a  scale  such  as  modern 
history  does  not  record,  to  effect  that  subjugation  of  the  South  so  often  proclaimed 
as  on  the  eve  of  accomplishment. 

The  perfidy  which  disregarded  rights  secured  by  compact,  the  madness  which 
trampled  on  obligations  made  sacred  by  every  consideration  of  honor,  have  been 
intensified  by  the  malignancy  engendered  by  defeat.  These  passions  have  changed 
the  character. of  the  hostilities  waged  by  our  enemies,  who  are  becoming  daily  less 
regardful  of  the  usages  of  civilized  war  and  the  dictates  of  humanity.  Rapine  and 
wanton  destruction  of  private  property,  war  upon  noncombatants,  murder  of  captives, 
bloody  threats  to  avenge  the  death  of  an  invading  soldiery  by  the  slaughter  of 
unarmed  citizens,  orders  of  banishment  against  peaceful  farmers  engaged  in  the  cul- 
tivation of  the  soil,  are  some  of  the  means  used  by  our  ruthless  invaders  to  enforce 
the  submission  of  a  free  people  to  foreign  sway.  Confiscation  bills,  of  a  character  so 
atrocious  as  to  insure,  if  executed,  the  utter  ruin  of  the  entire  population  of  these 
States,  are  passed  by  their  Congress  and  approved  by  their  Executive. 

The  moneyed  obligations  of  the  Confederate  Government  are  forged  by  citizens  of 
the  United  States,  and  publicly  advertised  for  sale  in  their  cities,  with  a  notori'ety 
which  sufficiently  attests  the  knowledge  of  their  Government;  and  its  complicity  in 
the  crime  is  further  evinced  by  the  fact  that  the  soldiers  of  the  invading  armies  are 
found  supplied  with  large  quantities  of  these  forged  notes,  as  a  means  of  despoiling 
the  country  people  by  fraud  out  of  such  portions  of  their  property  as  armed  violence 
may  fail  to  reach.  Two,  at  least,  of  the  generals  of  the  United  States  are  engaged, 
unchecked  by  their  Government,  in  exciting  servile  insurrection  and  in  arming  and 
training  slaves  for  warfare  against  their  masters,  citizens  of  the  Confederacy.  Another 
has  been  found  of  instincts  so  brutal  as  to  invite  the  violence  of  his  soldiery  against 
the  women  of  a  captured  citv.  Yet  the  rebuke  of  civilized  man  has  failed  to  evoke 
from  the  authorities  of  the  tfnited  States  one  mark  of  disapprobation  of  his  acts;  nor 
is  there  any  reason  to  suppose  that  the  conduct  of  Benjamin  F.  Butler  has  failed  to 
secure  from  his  Government  the  sanction  and  applause  with  which  it  is  known  to  have 
been  greeted  by  public  meetings  and  portions  of  the  press  of  the  United  States.  To 
inquiries  made  of  the  Commander  in  Chief  of  the  armies  of  the  United  States  whether 
the  atrocious  conduct  of  some  of  their  military  commanders  met  the  sanction  of  that 


Aug.  18, 1862.]  SENATE.  227 

Government,  answer  lias  been  evaded  on  the  pretext  that  the  inquiry  was  insulting; 
and  no  method  remains  for  the  repression  of  these  enormities  but  such  retributive 
justice  as  it  may  be  found  possible  to  execute.  Retaliation  for  many  of  them  in  kind 
is  impracticable,  for  I  have  had  occasion  to  remark  in  a  former  message,  that  under 
no  excess  of  provocation  could  our  noble-hearted  defenders  be  driven  to  wreak  ven- 
geance on  unarmed  men,  on  women,  or  on  children.  But  stern  and  exemplary 
punishment  can  and  must  be  meted  out  to  the  murderers  and  felons,  who,  disgracing 
the  profession  of  arms,  seek  to  make  of  public  war  the  occasion  for  the  commission 
of  the  most  monstrous  crime.  Deeply  as  we  may  regret  the  character  of  the  contest 
into  which  we  are  about  to  be  forced,  we  must  accept  it  as  an  alternative  which 
recent  manifestations  give  us  little  hope  can  be  avoided. 

The  exasperation  of  failure  has  aroused  the  worst  passions  of  our  enemies;  a  large 
portion  of  their  people,  even  of  their  clergymen,  now  engage  in  urging  an  excited 
populace  to  the  extreme  of  ferocity;  and  nothing  remains  but  to  vindicate  our  rights 
and  to  maintain  our  existence  by  employing  against  our  foe  every  energy  and  every 
resource  at  our  disposal. 

1  append,  for  your  information,  a  copy  of  the  papers  exhibiting  the  action  of  the 
Government  up  to  the  present  time  for  the  repression  of  the  outrages  committed  on 
our  people.  Other  measures  now  in  progress  will  be  submitted  hereafter. 

In  inviting  your  attention  to  the  legislation  which  the  necessities  of  our  condition 
require,  those  connected  with  the  prosecution  of  the  war  command  almost  undivided 
attention. 

The  acts  passed  at  your  last  session  intended  to  secure  the  public  defense  by  gen- 
eral enrollment,  and  to  render  uniform  the  rules  governing  troops  in  the  sen-ice, 
have  led  to  some  unexpected  criticism  that  is  much  to  be  regretted. 

The  efficiency  of  the  law  has  been  thus  somewhat  impaired;  though  it  is  not 
believed  that  in  any  of  the  States  the  popular  mind  has  withheld  its  sanction  from 
either  the  necessity  or  propriety  of  your  legislation. 

It  is  only  by  harmonious  as  well  as  zealous  action  that  a  government  as  new  as 
ours,  ushered  into  existence  on  the  very  eve  of  a  great  war,  and  unprovided  with 
the  material  for  conducting  hostilities  on  so  vast  a  scale,  can  fulfill  its  duties.  Upon 
you,  who  are  fully  informed  of  the  -acts  and  purposes  of  the  Government,  and 
thoroughly  imbued  with  the  feelings  and  sentiments  of  the  people,  must  reliance  be 
placed  to  secure  this  great  object.  You  can  best  devise  the  means  for  establishing 
that  entire  cooperation  of  the  State  and  Confederate  Governments  which  is  essential 
to  the  well-being  of  both  at  all  times,  but  which  is  now  indispensable  to  their  very 
existence.  And  if  any  legislation  shall  seem  to  you  appropriate  for  adjusting  dif- 
ferences of  opinion,  it  will  be  my  pleasure,  as  well  as  duty,  to  cooperate  in  any 
measure  that  may  be  devised  for  reconciling  a  just  care  for  the  public  defense  with 
a  proper  deference  for  the  most  scrupulous  susceptibilities  of  the  State  authorities. 

The  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  will  exhibit  in  detail  the  operations 
of  that  Department.  It  will  be  seen  with  satisfaction  that  the  credit  of  the  Govern- 
ment securities  remains  unimpaired,  and  that  this  credit  is  fully  justified  by  the 
comparatively  small  amount  of  accumulated  debt,  notwithstanding  the  magnitude 
of  our  military  operations. 

The  legislation  of  the  last  session  provided  for  the  purchase  of  supplies  with  the 
bonds  of  the  Government;  but  the  preference  of  the  people  for  Treasury  notes  has 
been  so  marked  that  legislation  is  recommended  to  authorize  an  increase  in  the 
issue  of  Treasury  notes  which  the  public  service  seems  to  require. 

No  grave  inconvenience  need  be  apprehended  from  this  increased  issue,  as  the 
provision  of  law  by  which  these  notes  are  convertible  into  8  per  cent  bonds  forms 
an  efficient  and  permanent  safeguard  against  any  serious  depreciation  of  the  currency. 

Your  attention  is  also  invited  to  the  means  proposed  by  the  Secretary  for  facili- 
tating the  preparation  of  these  notes,  and  for  guarding  them  against  forgery.  It  is 
due  to  our  people  to  state  that  no  manufacture  of  counterfeit  notes  exists  within  our 
limits,  and  that  they  are  all  imported  from  the  Northern  States. 

The  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  which  is  submitted,  contains  numerous  sug- 
gestions for  the  legislation  deemed  desirable  in  order  to  add  to  the  efficiency  of  the 
service. 

I  invite  your  favorable  consideration  especially  to  those  recommendations  which 
are  intended  to  secure  the  proper  execution  of  the  conscript  law,  and  the  consolida- 
tion of  companies,  battalions,  and  regiments,  when  so  reduced  in  strength  as  to  impair 
that  uniformity  of  organization  which  is  necessary  in  the  Army,  while  an  undue 
burthen  is  imposed  on  the  Treasury.  The  necessity  for  some  legislation  for  con- 
trolling military  transportation  on  the  railroads,  and  improving  their  present  defec- 
tive condition,  forces  itself  upon  the  attention  of  the  Government;  and  I  trust  you 
will  be  able  to  devise  satisfactory  measures  for  attaining  this  purpose. 


228  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Aug.  18, 1862. 

The  legislation  on  the  subject  of  general  officers  involves  the  service  in  some  diffi- 
culties, which  are  pointed  out  by  the  Secretary,  and  for  which  the  remedy  suggested 
by  him  seems  appropriate. 

In  connection  with  this  subject,  I  am  of  opinion  that  prudence  dictates  some  pro- 
vision for  the  increase  of  the  Army  in  the  event  of  emergencies  not  now  anticipated. 
The  very  large  increase  of  forces  recently  called  into  the  field  by  the  President  of 
the  United  States  may  render  it  necessary  hereafter  to  extend  the  provisions  of  the 
conscript  law  so  as  to  embrace  persons  between  the  ages  of  35  and  45  years.  The 
vigor  and  efficiency  of  our  present  forces,  their  condition,  and  skill  and  ability 
which  distinguish  their  leaders,  inspire  the  belief  that  no  further  enrollment  will 
be  necessary.  But  a  wise  foresight  requires  that  if  a  necessity  should  be  suddenly 
developed  during  the  recess  of  Congress,  requiring  increased  forces  for  our  defense, 
means  should  exist  for  calling  such  forces  into  the  field,  without  awaiting  the 
reassembling  of  the  legislative  department  of  the  Government. 

In  the  election  and  appointment  of  officers  for  the  Provisional  Army,  it  was  to  be 
anticipated  that  mistakes  would  be  made,  and  incompetent  officers  of  all  grades 
introduced  into  the  service.  In  the  absence  of  experience,  and  with  no  reliable 
guide  for  selection,  executive  appointments,  as  well  as  elections,  have  been  some- 
times unfortunate.  The  good  of  the  service,  the  interests  of  our  country,  require 
that  some  means  be  devised  for  withdrawing  the  commissions  of  officers  who  are 
incompetent  for  the  duties  required  by  their  position;  and  I  trust  you  will  find 
means  for  relieving  the  Army  of  such  officers  by  some  mode  more  prompt  and  less 
wounding  to  their  sensibility  than  the  judgment  of  a  court-martial. 

Within  a  recent  period  we  have  effected  the  object  so  long  desired  of  an  arrange- 
ment for  the  exchange  of  prisoners;  which  is  now  being  executed  by  delivery  at  the 
points  agreed  upon,  and  which  will,  it  is  hoped,  speedily  restore  our  brave  and 
unfortunate  countrymen  to  their  places  in  the  ranks  of  the  Army  from  which,  by 
the  fortune  of  war,  they  have  for  a  time  teen  separated.  The  details  of  this  arrange- 
ment will  be  communicated  to  you  in  a  special  report  when  further  progress  has 
been  made  in  their  execution. 

Of  other  particulars  concerning  the  operations  of  the  War  Department  you  will 
be  informed  by  the  Secretary  in  his  report  and  the  accompanying  documents. 

The  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  embraces  a  statement  of  the  operations  and 
present  condition  of  this  branch  of  the  public  service,  both  att<  >at  and  ashore;  the  con- 
struction and  equipment  of  armed  vessels,  both  at  home  and  abroad;  the  manufacture 
of  ordnance  and  ordnance  stores,  and  the  establishment  of  workshops,  and  the  develop- 
ment of  our  resources  of  coal  and  iron.  Some  legislation  seems  essential  for  securing 
crews  for  vessels. 

The  difficulties  now  experienced  on  this  point  are  fully  stated  in  the  Secretary's 
report,  and  I  invite  your  attention  to  providing  a  remedy. 

The  report  of  the  Postmaster-General  discloses  the  embarrassments  which  resulted 
in  the  postal  service  from  the  occupation  by  the  enemy  of  the  Mississippi  River  and 
portions  of  the  territory  of  the  different  States.  The  measures  taken  by  the  Depart- 
ment for  relieving  these  embarrassments,  as  far  as  practicable,  are  detailed  in  the 
report.  It  is  a  subject  of  congratulation  that  during  the  ten  months  which  ended 
on  the  31st  March  last  the  expenses  of  the  Department  were  largely  decreased,  whilst 
its  revenue  was  augmented,  as  compared  with  a  corresponding  period  ending  on  the 
30th  June,  1860,  when  the  postal  service  of  these  States  was  conducted  under  the 
authority  delegated  to  the  United  States. 

Sufficient  time  has  not  yet  elapsed  to  determine  whether  the  measures  heretofore 
devised  by  Congress  will  accomplish  the  end  of  bringing  the  expenditures  of  the 
Department  within  the  limits  of  its  own  revenues  by  the  1st  of  March  next,  as 
required  by  the  Constitution. 

I  am  happy  to  inform  you  that  in  spite  of  both  blandishments  and  threats,  used 
in  profusion  by  the  agents  of  the  Government  of  the  United  States,  the  Indian  nations 
within  the  Confederacy  have  remained  firm  in  their  loyalty  and  steadfast  in  the 
observance  of  their  treaty  engagements  with  this  Government.  Nor  has  their  fidelity 
Keen  shaken  by  the  fact  that,  owing  to  the  vacancies  in  some  of  the  offices  of  agents 
and  superintendents,  delay  has  occurred  in  the  payments  of  the  annuities  and  allow- 
ances to  which  they  are  entitled. 

I  would  advise  some  provision  authorizing  payments  to  be  made  by  other  officers 
in  the  absence  of  those  specially  charged  by  law  with  this  duty. 

We  have  never-ceasing  cause  to  be  grateful  for  the  favor  with  which  God  has  pro- 
tected our  infant  Confederacy.  And  it  becomes  us  reverently  to  return  our  thanks, 
and  humbly  to  ask  of  His  bounteousness  that  wisdom  which  is  needful  for  the  per- 
formance of  the  high  trusts  with  which  we  are  charged. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  August  18,  1862. 


Aug.  19,1862.]  SENATE.  229 

The  message  was  read. 

On  ruction  by  Mr.  Hunter. 

Ordered^  That  the  usual  number  of  copies  of  the  message  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter,  that  a  thousand  additional  copies  of  the 
President's  message  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate, 

<h'd,  r,  d.  That  the  motion  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

Mr.  Clark,  from  the  Committee  on  Printing,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  motion  of  Mr.  Hunter  to  print  1.000  additional  copies  of  the  Presi- 
dent's message,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith, 

Ordered^  That  1,000  copies  of  the  President's  message,  in  addition 
to  the  usual  number,  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  report  of  the  Secretary  of 
the  Navy  of  the  operations  of  that  Department  since  the  27th  day  of 
February  last. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  the  report  of  the  Postmaster- 
General  in  relation  to  the  receipts  and  expenditures  of  that  Depart- 
ment, and  other  subjects  relating  thereto. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and 
Post-Roads. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  report  of  the  Treasurer  of 
the  Confederate  States,  showing  an  abstract  of  pa}rments  by  the 
Treasurer  on  drafts  of  Senators  during  the  recess  of  Congress. 

Oi'dt-fcd.  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  report  of  the  Secretary  of 
War  in  relation  to  the  operations  of  the  War  Department  during  the 
recess  of  Congress. 

( )r<I>  i'>-d.  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Claj', 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

TUESDAY,  AUGUST  19,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Oi'd<  /•<  </,  That  so  much  of  the  President's  message  as  relates  to 
finances  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

"/•>/</'«/,  That  so  much  of  the  President's  message  as  relates  to 
naval  affairs  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

Ordered,  That  so  much  of  the  President's  message  as  relates  to 
military  affairs  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter. 

<>i'd<  I't-d.  That  so  much  of  the  President's  message  as  relates  to 
postal  affairs  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post- 
Roads. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

<>rd*i'«L  That  so  much  of  the  President's  message  as  relates  to 
Indian  affairs  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 


230  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Aug. 20, 21.  ix;.-. 

WEDNESDAY,  AUGUST  20,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Barnwell  presented  the  petition  of  the  bishop  of  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church  in  South  Carolina,  and  professors  in  its  theological 
seminary,  asking  exemption  of  candidates  for  the  ministry  from  con- 
scription; which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

THURSDAY,  AUGUST  21,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Semmes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  directed  to  inquire  into  the  expedi- 
ency of  establishing,  during  the  war,  an  agency  or  branch  of  the  Treasury  Depart- 
ment west  of  the  Mississippi  River,  for  the  purpose  of  issuing  Treasury  notes  to 
supply  the  wants  of  the  Government;  and  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  l»arnwell  stated  to  the   Senate  that  his  colleague,  the   Hon. 

James  L.  Orr,  was  detained  from  his  seat   by  severe  and  protracted 

illness. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 
A  bill  (S.  53)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide 

for  the  public  defense,"  approved  16th  April,  186i;; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 

upon  the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 
A  bill  (S.  54)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  organize  bands  of 

partisan  rangers,"  approved  21st  April,  1862; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 

upon  the  Calendar. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  ( 'mi- 
federate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretar}*: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  Slatts: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  information  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury 
and  accompanying  estimates,  to  which  reference  was  made  in  my  message  of  yester- 
day, and  invite  your  careful  attention  to  the  statements  and  recommendation*  con- 
tained in  them. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
RICHMOND,  VA.,  August  19,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

(>r<lered,  That  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  together 
with  the  accompanying  estimates,  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed,  unanimously,  a  resolu- 
tion (H.  R.  1 )  of  thanks  to  Col.  John  H.  Morgan  and  the  officers  and  men  under 
his  command. 


Aug.  21, 1862.]  SENATE. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  (H.  R.  1)  commu- 
nicated this  day  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Yance}T  submitted  the  following  resolutions  for  consideration: 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  That  the  war  which  is  now 
being  waged  by  the  United  States  for  the  avowed  purpose  of  subjugating  the  people 
of  the  several  States  of  this  Government  to  the  dominion  of  the  Government  of  the 
United  States  is,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate,  a  war  as  well  upon  the  people  as  upon 
the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America;  and  that  the  principles  upon 
which  this  Government  and  the  governments  of  the  several  States  which  compose  it 
are  founded,  justify  each  citizen  thereof,  when  the  invading  enemy  enters  upon  the 
soil  of  his  State,  in  taking  up  arms  to  defend  his  homestead  and  liberties,  and  in 
attacking  the  invader,  either  by  individual  action  or  in  organized  bands. 

Resolved,  That  when  any  of  our  citizens  shall  exercise  this  sacred  right,  and  shall 
by  the  fortune  of  war  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy,  they  are  entitled  to  be  treated 
as  prisoners  of  war;  and  if  they  shall  be  treated  otherwise,  it  is  the  duty  of  this 
Government  to  extend  to  them  all  the  protection  which  may  be  within  its  power,  or 
to  retaliate  for  injuries  done  to  them. 

Resolved,  That  in  the  event  the  enemy  shall,  in  revenge  for  such  patriotic  defense 
of  their  State  by  any  of  its  citizens,  seize  upon  and  imprison  or  otherwise  injure  other 
of  its  citizens  not  implicated  in  the  particular  acts  for  which  such  revenge  may  be 
taken,  or  shall  pillage  or  destroy  the  property  of  any  of  our  citizens,  it  will  be  the 
duty  of  this  Government  to  take  prompt  notice  of  such  acts  of  cowardly  barbarity, 
and  as  far  as  may  be  within  its  power  to  punish  the  perpetrators  thereof,  or  to 
retaliate  in  such  manner  as  may  be  most  likely  to  deter  the  enemy  from  the  repetition 
of  such  deeds. 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  have  learned,  with  lively  satisfaction,  that  the  President 
of  the  Confederate  States  has  already  given  serious  attention  and  grave  consideration 
to  the  subject  of  several  gross  violations  of  the  laws  and  usages  of  civilized  war  by 
the  military  authorities  of  the  Government  of  the  United  States,  and  has  already 
initiated  measures  tending  to  prevent  their  recurrence;  and  while  the  Senate  responds 
with  sympathy  to  the  regret  expressed  by  the  President  at  the  stern  necessity  which 
the  enemy  seems  ruthlessly  to  force  upon  this  Government  of  protecting  its  citizens 
by  the  bloody  law  of  retaliation,  it  will  give  to  the  President  its  unfaltering  support 
in  the  prompt  execution  of  measures  devised  for  the  complete  protection  of  our 
citizens  in  the  exercise  of  the  inalienable  rights  of  self-defense. 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  are  instructed  to  inquire  and 
to  report  whether  any  further,  and  if  so  what,  legislation  may  be  necessary  to  clothe 
the  Executive  with  the  amplest  authority  to  act  upon  and  carry  out  the  intent  and 
principles  enumerated  in  these  resolutions. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolutions;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered^  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolutions  be  post- 
poned until  Monday  next,  and  that  they  be  printed. 

Mr.  Brown  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  55)  to  increase  the  staff  of  brigadier-generals; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War  in  relation  to  the 
operations  of  the  War  Department  during  the  recess  of  Congress, 
reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it  be  printed;  and  it  was 


232  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Aug. 21, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  said  report  bo  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  and  by  unanimous  consent, 

Ordered,  That  the  forty -fifth  rule  of  the  Senate,  requiring  all 
motions  to  print  extra  copies  of  any  bill,  report,  or  other  document 
to  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing,  be  suspended. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  500  additional  copies  of  the  report  of  the  Secretary 
of  War  be  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  .  I  n<jnst  21,  1862. 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  <S'/«/o: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

NAVY  DEPARTMENT,  CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERK  \, 

Richmond,  August  19,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy,  under  act  of  Congress  entitled  "An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  'An  act 
to  provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Navy,'  approved  March  sixteenth,  eighteen 
hundred  and  sixty-one,  and  for  other  purposes,"  approved  April  21,  1862. 

Admiral. 

Franklin  Buchanan,  of  Maryland,  a  captain  in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  attacking  the  enemy's  fleet  in  Hampton  Roads, 
and  destroying  the  frigate  Congress,  sloop  of  war  Cumberland,  and  three  small 
steamers,  whilst  in  command  of  the  squadron  in  the  waters  of  Virginia,  on  the  8th  of 
March,  1862. 

Captain. 

Raphael  Semmes,  of  Alabama,  a  commander  in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States, 
vice  Capt.  Franklin  Buchanan,  promoted,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  cap- 
turing and  destroying  the  enemy's  commerce  on  the  high  seas,  whilst  in  command 
of  the  steamer  Sumter. 

Commander. 

Isaac  N.  Brown,  of  Mississippi,  a  lieutenant  in  the  Navy,  vice  Commander  Raphael 
Semmes,  promoted,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  successfully  engaging  the 
enemy's  fleet  on  the  Mississippi  River  before  the  city  of  Vicksburg,  whiNt  in  com- 
mand of  the  ironclad  steamer  Arkansas,  on  the  15th  of  July,  1862. 
With  much  respect,  I  am,  sir,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
The  message  was  read;  and 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
the  persons  named  in  said  message,  agreeably  to  their  respective 
nominations. 


Aug.  21, 1862.]  SENATE.  233 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  August  21,  1862. 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  Statea: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

NAVY  DEPARTMENT,  CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA, 

Richmond,  Aiiiinst  :..'<!,  !&!.'. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy,  under  act  of  Congress  No.  331,  approved  December  24,  1861: 

Commander  for  the  ivar. 
James  H.  North,  of  South  Carolina,  a  lieutenant  in  the  Navy,  be  promoted. 

Lieutenant  for  tJic  »'•«/•. 
Beverly  Kennon,  of  Virginia. 

.[/>*i*titnt  fin-ijt -nun  for  the  ivar. 

John  De  Bree,  of  Virginia. 
Nicholas  C.  Edmunds,  of  Virginia. 

With  much  respect.  I  am,  sir,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Nary. 
The  message  was  read;  and 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

<>rd>  r«l^  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  August,  21,  1862. 
To  tlif  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeablv  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

NAVY  DEPARTMENT,  CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA, 

Richmond.  August  21,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy,  under  acts  of  Congress  No.  70,  approved  March  16,  1861,  and  No.  146, 
approved  May  21,  1861: 

Commander. 

James  W.  Cooke,  of  North  Carolina,  a  lieutenant  in  the  Navy,  to  l>e  promoted,  vice 
Commander  Charles  F.  Mclntosh,  deceased. 

Lieutenants. 

Alexander  M.  De  Bree,  of  Virginia,  late  a  lieutenant  in  the  United  States  Navy. 
.Kilt-as  Armstrong,  of  Georgia,  late  a  lieutenant  in  the  United  States  Navy. 

Surgeons. 

William  M.  Page,  of  Virginia,  late  a  passed  assistant  surgeon  in  the  United  States 
Navy. 

Algernon  S.  Garnett,  of  Virginia,  a  passed  assistant  surgeon  in  the  Navy,  be  pro- 
moted, vice  Surg.  R.  F.  Mason,  deceased. 

With  much  respect,  1  am,  sir,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 
Secretary  <>/  tin 


JOURNAL    OF   THK  [Aug.  •J-.MSC.-J. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
James  AV.  Cooke;  and 

Besdbeed)  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  said  nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

0,-ili-red,  That  the  other  nominations  of  said  message  be  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  AUGUST  22,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Semmes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Rexolred,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  directed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  separating  the  pay  departments  of  the  Army  from  the  Quartermaster's 
Department,  and  of  creating  a  separate  bureau  for  the  payment  of  the  troops;  and  to 
re]>ort  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported  the 
following  resolution;  which  was  considered  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate,  at  the 
earliest  practicable  period,  all  official  reports  of  engagements  with  the  enemy  not 
heretofore  communicated. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 
A  bill  (S.  50)  providing  for  substitutes  in  certain  cases,  and  detailing 

privates  for  police  duty; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 

upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported  the 

following  resolution;  which  was  considered  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate 
whether  any  regiments  in  the  service  have  been  disbanded  and  consolidated  with 
others,  and  if  so,  what  regiments,  and  by  whose  authority  it  has  Ixjen  done. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 
The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Dixon,  their  Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  joint  resolutions  of  the 
following' titles,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  2.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Gen.  Joseph  E.  Johnston  and  the  officers 
and  soldiers  under  his  command; 

H.  R.  3.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Maj.  Gen.  Thomas  J.  Jackson  and  the 
officers  and  men  under  his  command;  and 

H.  R.  4.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Gen.  Robert  E.  Lee 
and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command,  for  the  victories  on  the  Chickahominy. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  joint  resolutions  (H.  R.  2,  3,4) 
communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for  con- 
currence; which  were  severally  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 


Aug.  2-2, 1862.]  SENATE.  235 

Mr.  Barnwell  presented  a  memorial  of  the  clerks  in  the  Treasury 
Department,  asking  an  increase  of  their  salaries;  which  was  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  1)}-  Mr.  Clay, 

< >rd<  r«L  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Mitchel  stated  to  the  Senate  that  his  colleague,  tin;  Hon. 
Robert  W.  Johnson,  was  detained  from  his  seat  in  the  Senate  by  sick- 
ness in  his  family. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  agreeably  to  previous  notice,  to  amend 
the  rules  of  the  Senate  by  striking  out  the  forty-third  rule, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  said  rule  by  inserting  after 
the  word  "closed"  the  words  "and,  upon  the  doors  being  closed,  a 
vote  shall  be  taken  as  to  whether  the  matter  in  hand  shall  be  debated 
and  determined  in  secret  session  or  not,  and  a  majority  shall  decide  the 
question,"  and  after  the  word  "question,"  in  the  sixth  line,  inserting 
the  words  "in  secret  session," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  question  recurring  on  the  motion  to  strike  out  the  forty-third 
rule, 

The  motion  was  withdrawn. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  rule  last  mentioned  by 
striking  out  all  after  the  words  "the  President  shall  direct"  and  insert- 
ing in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "the  vote  to  be  taken  in  open  session,  by 
yeas  and  nays,  and  a  majority  shall  determine  the  question," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •<  ATea 

'  j  Nays  . .  17 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yance}T, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Oldham,  Preston,  and  Yaneey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Barnwell,  Brown,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  H^iynes, 
Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phelan, 
Semmes,  and  Sparrow. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  that  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the  amend- 
ment proposed  by  Mr.  Phelan  to  the  forty-third  rule  be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monda}T  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  reported  it,  with  the 
recommendation  that  the  report,  together  with  the  accompanying  esti- 
mates, be  printed  in  confidence  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  said  report,  together  with  the  accompanying  esti- 
mates, be  printed  in  confidence  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 


236  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [ Aug. 23, 1862. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  Atiy»xt  .','.  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  Mutt-.--: 

I  herewith  transmit,  for  your  information,  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
the  Navy,  supplementary  to  his  report  appended  to  my  message  to  Congress  of  the  18th 
instant,  and  covering  the  report  of  Lieut.  John  \V.  Dunnington,  Confederate  States 
Navv,  of  the  engagement  at  St.  Charles,  on  the  White  River,  in  the  State  of  Arkansas. 

JEFFERSON  DA  Vis. 

The  message  was  read. 

Of</r/'f(I,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

•RICHMOND,  V.\..  Anijnxt  .:.'.  As1'//. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  >/«//.-: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  covering 
estimates  of  the  amount  required  to  meet  a  certain  contract,  to  which  1  invite  your 
careful  consideration. 

JEFFERSON   DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

'W//v<7,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the  Sec- 
retary of  the  Treasury  in  relation  to  an  estimate  of  the  Secretary  of 
the  Nav}T  of  the  amount  necessary  to  meet  a  contract  for  six  ironclad 
\  eesels,  steam  engines,  boilers,  etc.,  to  be  constructed  abroad. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

MONDAY,  AUGUST  25,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow  presented  the  memorial  of  James  P.  Boyce,  praying 
for  the  exemption  of  theological  students  from  conscription;  which 
was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  b}-  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  joint  resolutions  of  the 
following  titles,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  5.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Col.  N.  Bedford  Forrest  and  the  officers  ami 
soldiers  under  his  command; 

H.R.  6.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Maj.  Gen.  Earl  Van  Dorn  and  the  officers 
ami  soldiers  under  his  command  and  the  citizens  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.; 

II.  R.  7.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Major-General  Breekinridge  and  his  army: 

H.  R.  8.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Col.  Thoma*  (>.  l^aiuar  and  the  officers  and 
men  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Secession vi lie;  and 

II.  R.  9.  Joint  resolution  in  relation  to  P.  Soule. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  joint  resolutions  (H.  R.  5,  6,  7, 
8,  9)  this  day  communicated  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for 
concurrence;  which  were  severally  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs 


Aug.  26, 1862.]  SENATE.  237 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  resolutions  submitted 
by  Mr.  Yancey,  on  the  21st  instant,  expressing  the  sense  of  the  Senate 
in  respect  to  the  violation  of  the  laws  and  usages  of  civilized  war  by 
the  Government  of  the  United  States;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  they  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Clay  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  57)  to  punish  and  repress  the  importation  of  notes  pur- 
porting to  be  notes  of  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  53)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further 
provide  for  the  public  defense;"  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  Wednesday,  the  27th  instant,  and  that  it  be  printed. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  54)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  organize 
bands  of  partisan  rangers;"  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  Wednesday,  the  27th  instant,  and  that  it  be  printed. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  56)  providing  for  substitutes  in  certain  cases, 
and  detailing  privates  for  police  duty;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Orde-red,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  who  constitute  the 
medical  board  of  examiners  for  granting  furloughs;  what  orders  have  been  issued  to 
them,  and  to  surgeons  in  charge  of  hospital^,  with  reference  to  furloughs,  together 
with  the  necessity  for  such  a  supervisory  board. 

Mr.  Semmes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  l)e  directed  to  inquire  into  the 
necessity  for  further  legislation  to  restrain,  within  constitutional  limits,  the  exercise 
of  power  by  military  officers,  assumed  under  color  of  the  act  suspending  the  privilege 
of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus;  and  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

TUESDAY,  AUGUST  26,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Simms  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate,  the  general  complaint  made  by  the 
sick  and  wounded  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  inattention  and  neglect 
on  the  part  of  the  medical  officers  whose  duty  it  is  to  provide  for  their  comfort  and 


238  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Aug. 26, 1862. 

necessities,  justify  the  apprehension  that  such  complaints  may  be  well  founded,  and 
therefore  require  at  the  hands  of  Congress  an  earnest  and  speedy  investigation,  with 
such  reform  in  the  whole  system  as  will  in  future  prevent  these  abuses,  and  secure 
to  the  sick  and  wounded  such  prompt  attention  as  their  condition  may  require;  and 
to  this  end  a  select  committee  of  three  he  appointed  to  investigate  these  complaints, 
to  hear  proof,  if  deemed  necessary,  and  to  confer  with  the  Secretary  of  War  and  the 
heads  of  the  Medical  Department,  in  order  that  such  reforms  may  lx>  adopted  as  the 
exigencies  of  the  case  may  require;  and  that  they  have  leave  to  report  by  bill  or 
otherwise. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  be  appointed  by  the  President;  and 

Mr.  Simms,  Mr.  Clay,  and  Mr.  Hill  were  appointed. 

Mr.  Simms  submitted 

A  resolution  asking  certain  information  of  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  in  relation  to  officers  in  the  naval  service;  and 

On  motion  b}'  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

Mr.  Semmes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  58)  to  authorize  the  President  to  expropriate  for  the  pub- 
lic use  salt  mines  or  springs,  and  work  the  same; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  that  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  motion  be  postponed 
until  Fridaj7  next. 

Mr.  Phelan  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  59)  for  the  relief  of  Maj.  Gen.  W.  J.  Hardee,  of  the  Con- 
federate Army; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Claims. 

Mr.  Davis  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  60)  to  make  provision  for  coins  for  the  Confederate  States; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Dortch  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  12)  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  John  F.  Divine; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Claims. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  and  by  unanimous  consent, 

<>,<<l,-red,  That  the  Hon.  John  W.  Lewis  U>  added  to  the  Committee 
on  Finance  and  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

Mr.  Hill  presented  the  memorial  of  the  citizens  of  Meriwether 
County,  (in.,  praying  the  exemption  of  Dr.  George  \V.  Pinkston  from 
conscription;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  whether 
the  public  interest  requires  that  aid  should  be  given  by  the  Government  to  complete 
the  railroad  between  the  point  on  the  Mississippi  River  opposite  Vicksburg,  in  Mis- 
sissippi, and  Shreveport,  on  Red  River,  in  Louisiana;  and  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  Mitchel  submitted  the  following  resolution ;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resohrd,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate,  in 
secret  session,  what  amount  of  money  has  been  sent  west  of  the  Mississippi  River, 
and  to  whom  sent. 


AuK.26.  istv.-.i  SENATE. 

Mr.  Dortch  presented  a  memorial  of  the  Society  of  Friends,  of  North 
Carolina,  praying-  to  be  exempted  from  the  operation  of  the  conscrip- 
tion law;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs. 
Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs,  reported 
A  l)ill  (S.  61)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the 
public  defense,"  approved  6th  March,  1861; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  upon 
the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Preston,  from  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs,  reported 
A  bill   (S.   62)  to  amend  an  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from 
enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  approved 
21st  April,  1862; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  repealing  the  law  providing  for  the  payment  of  money  to  soldiers  in 
commutation  for  the  clothing  now  allowed:  Prodded,  That  the  clothing,  in  kind, 
can  In-  furnished  by  the  Government;  and,  in  case  said  clothing  can  not  be  furnished, 
that  said  committee  inquire  into  the  expediency  of  increasing  the  amount  of  money 
now  allowed  in  commutation  of  said  clothing;  and  that  said  committee  report  by 
bill  or  otherwise. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  YA.,  August  26,  1862. 
To  (lie  Senate  and  House  of  Representatire.*: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary 
of  the  Treasury,  submitting  an  estimate  of  the  amount  required  for  a  purpose  speci- 
fied, and  covering  a  copy  of  a  letter  from  the  Hon.  Howell  Cobb  in  reference  to  the 
matter. 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  sum,  and  for  the  object  mentioned. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

<>r<l<.i\-<L  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Ola}*, 

Ur<l  f«l,  That  he  be  excused  from  serving  on  the  special  committee 
appointed  under  the  resolution  submitted  by  Mr.  Simms  in  relation  to 
neglect  on  the  part  of  medical  officers  of  the  sick  and  wounded  in  the 
Army,  and  that  Mr.  Mitchel  be  substituted  for  him  on  said  committee. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury  in  relation  to  suppressing  the  circulation 
of  counterfeit  Treasury  notes;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Finance. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  submitted  by  Mr. 
Simms  in  open  legislative  session,  asking  certain  information  of  the 
President  of  the  Confederate  States  in  relation  to  officers  in  the  naval 
service;  and 


240  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Aug.  26, 1862. 

The  resolution  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  August  25,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation 
of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

WAR  DEPARTMENT,  Richmond,  August  25,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Maj.  Eugene  E.  McLean,  to  be  lieutenant-colonel,  Quartermaster-General's  Depart- 
ment, to  take  rank  February  15,  1862,  vice  A.  C.  Myers,  appointed  Quartermaster- 
General. 

First  Lieut.  V.  D.  Groner,  to  be  captain  in  Adjutant  and  Inspector  General's 
Department,  to  take  rank  April  21,  1862,  vice  T.  A.  Washington,  appointed  major  in 
Quartermaster's  Department. 

I  am,  sir,  very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  21st  instant)  the  nominations  of  Alexander  M.  De  Bree 
and  ^Eneas  Armstrong,  to  be  lieutenants,  and  William  M.  Page  and 
Algernon  S.  Garnett,  to  be  surgeons,  reported,  with  the  recommenda- 
tion that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  said  report;  and 
in  concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  wus 
referred  (on  the  21st  instant)  the  nominations  of  James  H.  North,  to 
be  commander  for  the  war,  and  Beverly  Kennon,  to  be  lieutenant  for 
the  war,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  21st  instant)  the  nominations  of  John  De  Bree  and 
Nicholas  C.  Edmunds,  to  be  assistant  surgeons  for  the  war,  reported, 
with  the  recommendation  that  said  nominations  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  they  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


Aug.  27,  1862.]  SENATE.  241 

WEDNESDAY,  AUGUST  27,  1862. 

OI'KX    SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr  presented  a  memorial  of  the  faculty  of  the  Theological 
Seminary,  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  praying  the  exemption  of  theological 
students  from  conscription:  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  citizens  of  Meri- 
wether  County,  Ga.,  praying  the  exemption  of  Dr.  G.  W.  Pinkston 
from  conscription. 

Mr.  Oldham  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolreil,  That  the  President  be  requested  t<>  communicate  to  the  Senate  whether 
provost-marshals,  who  are  employed  as  such,  are  authorized  by  the  Secretary  of 
War  to  receive  the  pay  of  a  captain  of  the  staff,  and  to  be  paid  by  the  Quarter- 
master's Department;  and  further,  by  what  authority  said  officers  are  appointed, 
ami  their  pay  and  allowance  fixed. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (S.  53)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further 
provide  for  the  public  defense." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Prnridol,  lion;  TIT,  That  the  provisions  of  this  act  shall  not  include  persons  coming 
from  districts  of  country  in  which  the  conscription  law  can  not  be  executed  on 
account  of  the  presence  or  proximity  of  the  enemy, 


It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -  ^'    ^  '  ... 


On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Paker,  Clark,  Ha}rnes,  Hill,  Hunter,  Mitchel,  Oldham, 
Peyton,  and  Preston. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well.  Brown,  Burnett,  Qa}*,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry, 
Lewis,  Maxwell,  Orr,  Phelan,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Prnridtd,  That  this  act  shall  not  extend  to  any  member  of  a  military  organization 
under  any  State  la\v,  while  he  remains  in  active  service  without  the  limits  of  the 
State  of  which  he  is  a  citizen, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  XTea 

'  I  JS  ays  _________________     5 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  }*eas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Barnwell,  Brown,  Clark,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  "Phelan, 
Preston,  and  Semmes. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clay,  Ilaynes.  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

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JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Aug.  J7.  IN.L'. 

On  motion   by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
words 

wherever  they  may  be  found,  whether  they  are  residents  of  the  State  or  county 
where  they  may  be  found  or  not:  ami  any  person  leaving  without  proper  permit-Mini 
after  said  enrollment,  shall  be  held  and  deemed  a  deserter  and  punished  as  such. 

And  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 

wherever  found,  whether  within  the  State  or  county  of  their  resiik'iu-e  or  not;  and 
such  persons,  when  so  enrolled,  shall  be  included  within  the  provisions  of  theabove- 
recited  act,  as  fully  as  if  enrolled  under  that  act  within  the  States  of  which  they  may 
be  residents, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Provided  further,  That  a  regiment  of  troops  raised  under  the  authority  of  an  act  of 
the  legislature  of  the  State  of  Texas,  for  the  defense  of  the  frontier  of  that  State, 
shall  lx>  exempt  from  the  provisions  of  said  act, 


It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  Tyj 


On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  arc. 

Messrs.  Clark,  Hill,  Lewis,  Oldham,  and  Orr. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch.  llayne-. 
Henry,  Hunter,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Phelan,  Preston,  Senmie-.  Sininis. 
Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out.  in  lino 
2,  the  words  '"persons  liable  to  military  duty"  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "male  persons  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and 
thirty-five  years," 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  1'J  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  -Finance  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury  in  relation  to  an  estimate  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  of 
the  amount  necessary  to  meet  a  contract  for  six  ironclad  ve»els. 
-team  rngines.  boilers,  etc.,  to  be  const  nictod  abroad,  and  that  it  be 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affair-. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  63)  to  authorize  a  change  in  the  form  of  Treasury  note-: 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  placed  upon  the 
Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Aug.  is,  iscii.]  SENATE. 

THURSDAY.   AUGUST  i'.s.  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  rn.«;<.?enl:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  10) 
of  thanks  to  Commodore  J.  E.  Montgomery  ami  the  officer*  and  men  under  his  com- 
mand, for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  on  the  10th  of  May  and  6th  of  June, 
1862. 

They  have  also  adopted  a  resolution  in  relation  to  a  joint  committee  to  investigate 
the  management  of  the  Naval  Department  ; 

In  which  resolutions  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Dortch  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 


That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  inquire  into  the  action  of  the  judges 
of  the  several  district  courts  in  the  Confederacy  in  allowing  tax  fees  to  the  district 
attorneys  under  the  ''  acts  for  the  sequestration  of  the  estates,  etc.,  of  alien  enemies," 
and  whether  any  legislation  is  necessary  to  render  their  action  uniform. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry. 

(>r<!<r«L  That  the  Hon.  Landon  C.  Hay  lies  be  granted  leave  of 
absence  from  the  sessions  of  the  Senate  for  one  week. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  joint  resolution 
(H.  li.  lu)  of  thanks  to  Commodore  J.  E.  Montgomery  and  the  offi- 
cers and  men  under  his  command,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
on  the  10th  of  May  and  <>th  of  June,  1862;  which  was  read  the  first 
and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  in  rela- 
tion to  a  joint  committee  to  investigate  the  management  of  the  Naval 
Department,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives for  concurrence;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell,  to  fill  the  blank  in  the  bill  with  ''five," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  adding  thereto 
the  words 

and  said  joint  committee  shall  investigate  all  such  charges  as  may  be  preferred  in 
writing  by  any  respectable  person  against  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  and  a  copy  of 
each  and  every  of  such  charges  shall  be  furnished  to  the  Secretary  before  the  inves- 
tigation commences, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan.  to  amend  the  resolution  by  striking  out 
in  the  fifth  line  the  words  '"under  its  present  head," 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 
No  more  amendments  being  offered, 
On  the  question, 
Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  resolution  as  amended? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative.  -  w6*8 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 
Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker.  Clark.  Clay.  Dortch.  Henry.  Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis, 
Maxwell.  Orr.  Phelan.  Preston.  Semmes,  Simms.  and  Sparrow. 
Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 
Messrs.  Barn  well.  Brown,  Burnett,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Pevton,  and 

A  l  '  *       r    1  1  v 

\\  igfall. 


244  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Aug.  28, 1862. 

So  the  resolution  us  amended  was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof,  and  request  their  concurrence  in  the  amendment. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (S.  53)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  furtl id- 
provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  10th  April,  1862. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the  bill  by 
Mr.  Brown  yesterday, 

The  same  was  withdrawn. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
first  and  second  lines,  the  words  "•persons  liable  to  military  duty" 
and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "  white  men  who  are  residents 
of  the  Confederate  States,  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and  thirty- 
five  years," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Prodded  further,  That  the  President  is  authorized  to  suspend  the  execution  of  this 
act,  or  the  act  to  which  this  is  an  amendment,  in  any  locality  where  he  believes  such 
suspension  will  promote  the  public  interest. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  proposed  amendment  by 
inserting  after  the  word  "amendment"  the  words  "or  any  special 
provision  or  provisions  of  said  acts," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "enrolled,"  in  the  fourth  line,  the  words  "  under  instructions 
heretofore,  or  which  may  hereafter  be,  given  by  the  Secretary  of  War," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  August  28,  1862. 
To  tlie  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  submit- 
ting an  estimate  of  the  "amount  required  to  refund  to  the  State  of  North  Carolina 
the  excess  over  her  quota  paid  into  the  Treasury  on  account  of  the  war  tax  of  the 
Confederate  States." 

I  recommend  that  an  appropriation  be  made  of  the  sum  and  for  the  purpose 
specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 


Aug.  28,  1862.]  SENATE.  245 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  August  27,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  submit- 
ting estimates  "of  the  amount  required  to  defray  expenses  incurred  in  detecting 
forgers  of  Treasury  notes  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  bringing  them  to  justice." 

I  recommend  that  an  appropriation  be  made  of  the  sum  and  for  the  purpose 
specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 
The  doors  having  been  opened, 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
that  the  Senate  have  appointed,  by  ballot,  Mr.  Clay,  Mr.  Semmes,  Mr.  Phelan,  Mr. 
Hunter,  and  Mr.  Maxwell  as  the  joint  committee  on  the  part  of  the  Senate  under  the 
resolution  in  relation  to  a  joint  committee  to  investigate  the  management  of  the  N,aval 
Department. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

Mr.  Barnwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  64)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detecting  counterfeit 
notes; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  on 
the  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  by  ballot,  to  elect  the  chairman  of  the  com- 
mittee provided  for  by  the  resolution  of  the  House  of  Representatives, 
this  day  agreed  to  in  open  legislative  session,  in  relation  to  a  joint 
committee  to  investigate  the  management  of  the  Naval  Department; 
and 

The  President  having  appointed  Mr.  Hill  and  Mr.  Oldham  tellers  to 
count  the  votes, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  ballot,  with  the  following  result: 

Whole  number  of  votes  cast,  21. 

Necessary  to  a  choice,  11. 

Of  which  Mr.  Maxwell  received  11,  Mr.  Clay  4,  Mr.  Preston  3, 
Mr.  Brown  1,  Mr.  Hunter  1,  and  Mr.  Phelan  1.  * 

Mr.  Maxwell  having  received  a  majority  of  all  the  votes  cast,  the 
President  declared  him  duly  elected  chairman  of  the  committee. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  by  ballot,  to  the  election  of  the  remaining 
four  members  of  the  committee;  and,  on  the  first  ballot, 

Mr.  Cla}^,  Mr.  Semmes,  Mr.  Phelan,  and  Mr.  Hunter,  having 
received  the  highest  number  of  votes  cast,  were  declared  duly  elected. 


246  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Aug.  29. 1862. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  for  reasons  stated  by  himself,  asked  to  be  excused 
from  serving-  as  chairman  of  the  committee; 

Whereupon, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell,  and  by  unanimous  consent, 

Ordered,  That  Mr.  Maxwell  be  excused  from  serving  as  chairman 
of  said  committee,  that  Mr.  Clay  be  appointed  chairman  thereof,  and 
that  Mr.  Maxwell  be  substituted  on  the  committee  in  place  of  Mr. 
Clay. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  AIK/HX!  27,  1862. 
To  tlie  Senate  of  tlie  Confederate  Stales: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Postmaster-General  to 
the  offices  designated  by  him. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

POST-OFFICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  August  26,  1st;?. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  names  of  the  following  persons  for  appoint- 
ment as  postmasters,  with  your  Excellency's  approval,  and  the  advice  and  consent 
of  the  Senate,  viz: 

John  O.  Steger,  Richmond,  Va.,  and  George  Tucker,  Shreveport,  La. 
Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

JOHN  H.  REAGAN, 

Postmaster-General. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and 
Post-Roads. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  AUGUST  29,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Dortch  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  65)  regulating  the  payment  of  claims  of  deceased  soldiers; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com 
mittee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

Memorial  of  the  faculty  of  the  Theological  Seminary,  at  Columbia, 
S.  C.,  pray  ing  the  exemption  of  theological  students  from  conscription. 

Memorial  of  the  Society  of  Friends,  of  North  Carolina,  asking  to  be 
exempted  from  the  operation  of  the  conscription  law. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  C>f>)  to  aid  in  the  completion  of  the  Vicksburg  and  Shreve- 
port Railroad,  in  the  State  of  Louisiana; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 


Aug.  29.  1S62.]  SENATE.  247 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  l»ill  (S.  67)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establish- 
ment and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Arnvy  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America,"  approved  February  26,  1861; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and 

After  debate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Oi'<l< •/•<•*/,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
Monday  next. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  i'l-rx'uJi'itt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  following 
title: 

H.  K.  1.  A  bill  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  additional  officers  of  artillery  for 
ordnance  duties:  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

O/'<!<  i-iiL  That  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  joint  resolution  (H.  K.  10)  of  thanks 
to  Commodore  J.  E.  Montgomery  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his 
command,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  on  the  10th  of  May  and 
6th  of  June,  1862,  and  that  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Mili- 
tary Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  56)  providing  for  substitutes  in  certain  cases,  and 
detailing  privates  for  police  duty. 

On  motion  b}-  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
first  section,  the  words  "or  when  such  person  is  the  only  white  male 
adult  on  a  farm  or  plantation  having  thereon  not  less  than  fifty  slaves, 
and  who  has  at  the  time,  and  who  shall  continue  to  have,  the  charge 
and  active  management  of  said  farm  or  plantation,'' 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  amendment  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Clark, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in 
the  first  section,  the  words  "That  hereafter  substitutes  for  persons 
liable  to  military  duty  shall  not  be  allowed,  except  in  cases  where  the 
person  offering  the  substitute  is  skilled  and  actually  employed  in  some 
mechanical  pursuit,  the  prosecution  of  which,  at  the  time,  the  Secre- 
tary of  War  may  declare  to  be  important  to  the  public  interest," 

ft  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
second  section,  the  words  "with  the  approval  of  the  provost-marshal 
of  such  county  or  parish  (if  there  be  one)." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
second  section,  all  after  the  word  "  may,"  in  the  second  line,  and 
inserting  the  words  "detail  such  military  force  as  they  may  deem 
necessaiy  to  secure  the  safety  of  any  locality  within  their  respective 
commands,  whenever,  in  their  opinion,  the  safety  of  any  such  locality 
requires  it,  from  any  cause  whatever.," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 


248  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Aug.  29.  1862. 

On  motion  b}T  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "owner"  the  words  "'or  representative  of  the  owner/' 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  bv  Mr.  Preston,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
second  section  thereof, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until 
5  o'clock  p.  m., 

It  was  aetermined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell,  to  amend  the  section  proposed  to  be 
stricken  out  by  striking  out  the  word  "may,"  in  the  second  line,  and 
inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word  "shall;"  by  striking  out,  from  the 
second  to  the  fifth  lines,  the  words  "within  the  limits  of  their  respec- 
tive commands,  when  they  believe  the  safety  of  any  locality  may 
require  it,  upon  the  recommendation  of  five  respectable  citizens  of  any 
county  or  parish;"  by  striking  out  the  word  "not"  and  the  word 
"except,"  in  the  twelfth  line,  and  by  inserting  after  the  word  "  appli- 
cation," in  the  thirteenth  line,  the  words  "and  designation." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 


RICHMOND,  VA.,  August  29, 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Surgeon-General,  containing  the 
information  sought  by  your  resolution  of  the  25th  instant,  in  reference  to  the  medical 
board  of  examiners  for  granting  furloughs,  ite  organization  and  duties. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table  and  be  printed. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  motion  submitted  by 
Mr.  Semmes,  on  the  26th  instant,  to  refer  the  bill  (S.  58)  to  authorize 
the  President  to  expropriate  for  the  public  use  salt  mines  or  springs, 
and  work  the  same,  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs;  and 

The  motion  was  agreed  to. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  said  bill  (S.  58)  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Ordered,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  meet  on  Monday 
next. 

Mr.  Henry  (b}'  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  68)  to  declare  the  true  meaning  and  intention  of  the  act 
entitled  "An  act  to  define  more  accurately  the  exemption  of  certain 
goods  from  duty  ;  " 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry. 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  John  W.  Lewis  have  leave  of  absence  from 
the  sessions  of  the  Senate  for  twelve  days. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  that  the  vote,  by  which  it  was  ordered 
that  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  meet  on  Monday  next,  be  recon- 
sidered, 


Aug.  29, 1862.]  SENATE.  249 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

Oh  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell,  that  the  vote,  by  which  the  further  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  56)  providing  for  substitutes  in  certain  cases, 
and  detailing  privates  for  police  duty  was  postponed  until  to-morrow, 
be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  there  be  a  call  of  the  Senate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  bill  (S.  56)  last  mentioned  being  again  under  consideration;  and 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
second  section  b}'  Mr.  Barnvvell, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ordi'i'cd*  That  tho  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  Monday  next. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  Senate  adjourned. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the  Sec- 
retary of  the  Treasury  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  inquir- 
ing what  amount  of  money  has  been  sent  west  of  the  Mississippi,  and 
to  whom;  which  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  64)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detecting 
counterfeit  notes;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to 
the  Senate. 

<>,'<!•  !••<!,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ord<-r<-d,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  (>3)  to  authorize  a  change  in  the  form  of 
Treasury  notes;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered^  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 
That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


250  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  l    1862. 

MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER  1,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Baker  presented  a  petition  of  certain  inmates  of  the  Winder 
Hospital,  praying  the  passage  of  a  law  for  the  removal  of  all  old  and 
infirm  men  therefrom  to  their  respective  States,  and  attaching  them 
to  guerrilla  or  artillery  service  therein;  which  was  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Simms  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  13)  providing  for  the  presentation  of  medals 
or  badges  to  such  officers  and  soldiers  in  the  Confederate  States  Army 
as  have  or  may  hereafter  distinguish  themselves  by  deeds  of  personal 
gallantry  on  the  battlefield; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

Oi-<l<-red,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  57)  to  punish  and  repress  the  importation  of  notes 
purporting  to  be  notes  of  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States, 
reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Claims  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

S.  59.  A  bill  for  the  relief  of  Maj.  Gen.  W.  J.  Hardee,  of  the  Con- 
federate Army. 

S.  R.  12.  Joint  resolution  for  the  relief  of  Capt.  John  F.  Divine. 

Mr.  Davis,  from  the  Committee  on  Claims,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  69)  for  the  relief  of  disbursing  officers  and  other  agents 
of  the  Government,  in  certain  cases; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  2)  author- 
izing the  discharge  of  private  soldiers  under  18  years  of  age,  and  prohibiting  the 
enlistment  of  such  persons;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consideration 
of  the  bill  (S.  67)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establishment 
and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,"  approved  26th  February,  1861;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed  for 
the  present,  and  that  it  be  printed. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 


Sept.  1, 1862.]  SENATE.  251 

tion  of  the  bill  (S.  5-i)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  organize 
partisan  rangers,"  approved  21st  April,  18<»^;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  of  the 
first  section,  after  the  enacting  clause,  as  follows: 

That  hereafter  no  authority  shall  be  granted  to  raise  or  organize  bands  of  partisan 
rangers  within  the  limits  of  any  military  district,  except  where  the  companies  or 
regiments  composing  the  military  force  of  said  district  are  filled  to  the  maximum 
number. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be,  for  the  present, 
postponed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  56)  providing  for  substitutes  in  certain  cases,  and 
detailing  privates  for  police  dutv. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Barnwell,  viz,  by  striking  out,  in  the  second  section,  the 
word  "may,"  in  the  second  line,  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word 
"shall;"  by  striking  out,  from  the  second  to  the  fifth  lines,  the  words 
"within  the  limits  of  their  respective  commands,  when  they  believe 
the  safety  of  any  locality  may  require  it,  upon  the  recommendation  of 
five  respectable  citizens  of  any  county  or  parish;"  by  striking  out  the 
word  "not"  and  the  word  "except,"  in  the  twelfth  line,  and  by  insert- 
ing after  the  word  "application,"  in  the  thirteenth  line,  the  words 
"and  designation." 

Mr.  Barnwell  modified  the  same  by  inserting  after  the  word  "the" 
in  the  first  line,  the  words  "Secretary  of  War,  or,"  and  after  the  word 
"thereon,"  in  the  tenth  line,  the  words  "and  to  act  as  an  overseer;" 
and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  the  amendment  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Barnwell,  as  modified,  was  put;  and 

Jt  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
second  section, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  after 
the  enacting  clause  and  inserting  the  following: 

That  in  all  cases  where  substitutes  are  allowed  and  received  for  persons  liable  to 
military  duty  the  person  furnishing  the  substitute  shall  guarantee  the  fidelity  of  the 
party  so  substituted;  and,  in  case  said  substitute  shall  desert,  the  person  by  whom 
he  was  furnished  shall  be  held  to  service  as  if  no  substitute  had  been  provided. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate,  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  title  thereof  b}'  adding  the 
words  "and  to  act  as  overseers," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  \  XTeJi 

'  (  Nays 14 


252  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  2.  law. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  }reas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Barnwell,  Davis,  Hill,  Phelan,  and  Preston. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Dortch,  Henry.  Mitchell,  Old- 
ham,  Orr,  Semmes,  Simms.  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  afore- 
said. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  . 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  the  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consid- 
eration t)f  the  bill  (S.  54)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  organize 
bands  of  partisan  rangers,"  approved  21st  April,  lstii\ 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Davis,  viz,  to  strike  out  all  of  the  first  section,  after  the  enacting  clause, 

Mr.  Burnett  moved  to  postpone  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill 
until  the  first  Monday  in  December  next;  and  the  motion  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

(>r<l<  r«L  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreea  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  what 
number  of  quartermasters,  assistant  quartermasters,  and  post  quartermasters  are 
employed  in  a  regiment,  brigade,  or  division  of  our  Army,  with  the  rank  and  pay  of 
each  grade;  also,  what  number  of  clerks  are  employed  in  each  grade  of  the  Quarter- 
master's Department,  with  the  pay  of  each  grade. 

And  that  they  further  inquire  what  number  of  commissaries  and  assistant  com- 
missaries are  employed  in  a  regiment,  brigade,  or  division  of  our  Army,  and  the  rank 
and  pay  of  each;  also,  what  number  of  clerks  are  employed  in  each  grade  of  the 
Commissary  Department,  with  the  pay  of  each  grade. 

And  that  they  further  inquire  whether  all  of  the  officers  of  the  Quartermaster's 
and  Commissary  Departments  are  necessary  for  the  public  service;  and,  if  not,  what 
grade  of  each  department,  or  what  supernumeraries  in  either  grade,  may  be  dispensed 
with  and  their  offices  abolished. 

And  that  they  further  inquire  whether  any  other  guards  against  frauds  on  the 
( Jovernment,  by  officers  or  employees  in  either  of  those  departments,  are  necessary; 
and  that  they  have  leave  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

( )n  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBKR  2,  lSGi>. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

The  following  bills  communicated  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives for  concurrence  were  severally  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs: 

H.  R.  1.  A  bill  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  additional  officers 
of  artillery  for  ordnance  duties;  and 

H.  R.  2.  A  bill  authorizing  the  discharge  of  private  soldiers  under 
eighteen  years  of  age,  and  prohibiting  the  enlistment  of  such  persons. 


Sept.  2, 1862.]  SENATE.  253 

Mr.  Hill  presented  a  petition  of  sundr}'  physicians,  privates  in  the 
Confederate  Army,  asking  additional  pay  when  detailed  for  service  in 
their  profession;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  authorizing  certain  military  officers  to  enlist  into  the  military  service 
of  the  Confederate  States,  for  a  term  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  persons  not  liable 
to  perform  military  duty  under  the  laws  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  not,  at  the 
time,  in  the  actual  military  service  of  any  State. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  7")  to  provide  for  the  coinage  of  copper  token--, 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  on 
the  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

(.)rd<i\d*  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

Petition  of  certain  inmates  of  the  Winder  Hospital,  praying  the 
passage  of  a  law  for  the  removal  of  all  old  and  infirm  men  therefrom 
to  their  respective  States,  and  attaching  them  to  guerrilla  or  artillery 
service  therein. 

Petition  of  the  bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church,  in  South 
Carolina,  and  professors  in  its  theological  seminary,  asking  exemption 
of  candidates  for  the  ministry  from  conscription. 

Memorial  of  flames  P.  Boy  ce,  praying  for  the  exemption  of  theo- 
logical students  from  conscription. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  71)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  further 
for  the  public  defense,"  approved  16th  April,  1802; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ord<_  r<'d,  That  it  be  postponed  to,  and  made  the  order  of  the  day 
for,  Thursday,  at  half  past  12  o'clock,  and  that  it  bo  printed. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  reported 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  14:)  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Com- 
mander Eben.  Farrand,  Confederate  States  Navy,  and  the  officers  and 
men  under  his  command,  for  their  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  at 
Drewry's  Blutf.  May  15,  1862; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole:  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House-  of  Representatives  of  the  CanJ\'d<  /•"/-  Mates: 

I  have  the  gratification  of  presenting  to  Congress  two  dispatches  from  Gen. 
Robert  E.  Lee,  commanding  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia,  communicating  the 
results  of  the  operations  north  of  the  Kappahannock.  From  these  dispatches  it  will 
best-en  that  <  Jod  has  again  extended  His  shield  over  onr  patriotic  Army,  and  has 
blessed  tin-  cause  of  the  Confederacy  with  a  second  signal  victory  on  the  field  already 
memorable  by  the  gallant  achievement  of  our  troops. 


254  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  J.  IM.J. 

Too  much  praise  can  not  be  bestowed  upon  the  skill  ami  daring  of  the  command- 
ing general  who  conceived,  or  the  valor  and  hardihood  of  the  troops  who  executed, 
the  brilliant  movement  whose  result  is  now  communicated.  After  having  driven 
from  their  intrenchments  an  enemy  superior  in  numbers,  and  relieved  from  siege 
tin-  city  of  Richmond,  as  heretofore  communicated,  our  toil-worn  troops  advanced 
to  meet  another  invading  army,  reenforced  not  only  by  the  defeated  army  of  General 
McClellan,  but  by  the  fresh  corps  of  Generals  Bnrnside  and  Hunter.  After  forced 
marches,  with  inadequate  transportation,  and  across  streams  swollen  to  unusual 
height,  by  repeated  combats  they  turned  the  position  of  the  enemy,  and  forming  a 
junction  of  their  columns  in  the  face  of  greatly  superior  forces,  they  fought  the 
decisive  battle  of  the  30th,  the  crowning  triumph  of  their  toil  and  valor. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

RICHMOND,  September  2,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barnwell, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table  and  be  printed. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  joint  resolution 
(H.  R.  12)  of  thanks  to  Capt.  Raphael  Semmes,  officers  and  crew  «i  the  steamer 
Sumter;  in  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Siiimis.  that  a  message  lie  sent  to  the  House  of 
Representatives  requesting  the  return  to  the  Senate  of  the  bill  (S.  56) 
providing  for  substitutes  in  certain  cases,  and  detailing  privates  for 
police  duty, 

After  debate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  motion  was  disagreed  to. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  12)  this  day  communicated  from  the 
House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  A  flairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  54-)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  organize 
bands  of  partisan  rangers,"  approved  2ist  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Davis,  viz: 

To  strike  out,  in  the  first  section,  all  after  the  enacting  clause,  as 
follows: 

That  hereafter  no  authority  shall  be  granted  to  raise  or  organi/e  hands  of  partisan 
rangers  within  the  limits  of  any  military  district,  except  where  the  companies  or 
regiments  composing  the  military  force  of  said  district  are  filled  to  the  maximum 
number, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  as  modified  by  Mr.  Henry,  to  amend 
the  section  proposed  to  be  stricken  out  b}^  adding  thereto  the  follow!  no- 
proviso: 


That  the  first  section  of  this  act  shall  not  apply  to  any  State  or  part  thereof 
within  this  Confederacy,  within  the  lines  of  the  enemy,  or  where  the  conscript  law 
can  not  be  executed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed 
by  Mr.  Davis,  was  put;  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

Mr.  Orr  moved  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  second  section 
thereof; 

Pending  which, 


Srpt.  •-'.  1S62.]  SKNATK.  '255 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  second  section  by  adding 
thereto  the  following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  shall  only  be  authorized  to  brigade  them  and 
place  them  on  the  same  footing  as  troops  of  the  line,  upon  the  application  of  the 
commissioned  officers  commanding  said  bands  of  partisan  rangers, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed 
by  Mr.  Orr,  was  put;  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr.  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  the  following 
independent  section: 

SEC.  2.  That  the  third  section  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  organize  bands  of  partisan 
rangers,"  approved  twenty-first  April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  be,  and  the 
same  is  hereby,  repealed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  the  following 
independent  section: 

Si-:r.  '2.  That  this  act  shall  not  be  construed  to  inhibit  the  Secretary  of  War  from 
issuing  authorizations  to  raise  bands  of  partisan  rangers,  to  be  composed  of  men 
above  the  age  which  renders  them  liable  to  conscription, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

NO  further  amendments  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

<>r<l<  /•<  <7,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time  by  unanimous  consent. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

(  Yeas  9 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  ^  -.  ~ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Cla}T,  Henry,  Hill,  Preston,  Semmes, 
Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Maxwell,  Mitchel, 
Oldham,  Orr,  Phelan,  Simms,  and  Yancey.  . 

So  the  bill  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

J/>.  Pr<-si<1fi>l:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed,  in  secret  session,  a  bill 
(H.  R.  3)  to  authorize  an  issue  of  Confederate  States  bonds,  to  meet  a  contract  made 
by  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  for  six  ironclad  vessels  of  war,  and  steam  engines  and 
boilers;  in  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill 
(S.  0-1)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detecting  counterfeit  notes  be 
reconsidered, 


256  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [s^t.  2,1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sinnns. 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
to-morrow. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  3)  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives for  concurrence  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  Sej>tcml»r  1,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  containing 
the  information  sought  by  your  resolution  of  the  26th  ultimo,  asking  for  a  statement 
of  the  number  of  commissioned  officers  of  every  grade  now  in  the  naval  service  of 
the  Confederate  States;  also  the  number  of  those  appointed  from  civil  life,  and  those 
who  were  heretofore  in  the  naval  service  of  the  United  States;  also  the  number  of 
such  officers  now  on  leave  of  absence  or  furlough;  and  the  numlx-r  now  actually 
engaged  in  the  naval  service  of  the  Confederate  States. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  were  referred  (on  the  28th  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  John 
O.  Steger,  to  be  postmaster  at  Richmond,  Va.,  and  George  Tucker,  to 
be  postmaster  at  Shreveport,  La.,  reported,  with  the  recommendation 
that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Henry 
M.  Jeter,  as  postmaster  at  Columbus,  Ga. 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Henry  M. 
Jeter? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

R,  xnlved-.  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Thomas 
Crawford,  as  postmaster  at  Athens,  Ga. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  the  said  nomination  be  postponed. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  2,  ixn.'. 
To  the  S<  mil'  "f  the  Confederate, Ht<it>.<: 

I  have  the  honor  to  request  you  to  return  to  me  the  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  submitted  on  the  25th  ultimo. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS 


Sept.  3, 1862.]  SENATE.  257 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Resolved,  That  said  nominations  be  returned  to  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Branson 
G.  Graham,  as  postmaster  at  Greensboro,  N.  C. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Branson 
G.  Graham? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

R<xnlved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  3,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  joint  committee  to  investigate  the  management 
of  the  Naval  Department,  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which 
was  considered  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  committee  of  the  Senate  appointed  to  meet  the  committee  of  the 
House  of  Representatives,  and  jointly  with  that  committee  to  investigate  the  man- 
agement of  the  Naval  Department  under  its  present  head,  have  leave  to  employ  a 
shorthand  writer  or  clerk. 

Mr.  Yance}'  gave  notice  of  his  intention  to  offer  an  amendment  by 
way  of  substitute  to  the  bill  (S.  71)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act 
to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  16th  April,  1862; 
and  having  presented  the  same,  on  his  motion,  it  was 

Ordered,  That  it  be  printed. 

Mr.  Orr  presented  a  claim  of  David  Simmons  for  balance  due  him 
for  services  as  collector  of  the  war  tax  for  Anderson  district,  South 
Carolina;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Mr.  Orr  presented  a  petition  of  Hugh  Leaman,  praying  additional 
compensation  for  his  services  as  collector  of  the  war  tax  for  Laurens 
district,  South  Carolina;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  joint  resolution  (H.  R. 
13)  of  thanks  to  Commander  Farrand,  senior  officer  in  command  of  the  naval  and 
military  forces,  and  Capt.  A.  Drewry,  senior  military  officer,  and  the  officers  and 
;nen  under  their  command,  at  Drewry's  Bluff,  on  the  15th  May,  1862;  in  which  they 
request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr. 

Or<1<-i-«l,  That  the  message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States,  transmitting  a  communication  from  the  Surgeon-General  in 
reference  to  the  medical  board  of  examiners  for  granting  furloughs, 
its  organization  and  duties,  be  referred  to  the  special  committee 
appointed  to  investigate  the  complaints  made  by  the  sick  and  wounded 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  inattention  and  neglect  on 
the  part  of  the  medical  officers. 

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258  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  3, 1862. 

Mr.  Henry  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  72)  to  amend  an  act  passed  on  the  thirtieth  April,  eight- 
een hundred  and  sixty-one,  for  the  sequestration  of  estates,  property, 
and  effects  of  alien  enemies; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the 
board  of  visitors  of  the  Virginia  Military  Institute  in  relation  to  the 
conscription  of  cadets  in  that  institution;  which  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (S.  58)  to  authorize  the  President  to  expropriate 
for  the  public  use  salt  mines  or  springs,  and  work  the  same,  reported 
it  with  an  amendment  by  way  of  substitute  therefor. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

Petition  of  sundry  physicians,  privates  in  the  Confederate  Army, 
asking  additional  pay  when  detailed  for  service  in  their  profession; 
and 

Resolution  inquiring  into  the  expediency  of  authorizing  certain 
military  officers  to  enlist  into  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  a  term  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  persons  not  liable  to  per- 
form military  duty  under  the  laws  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  not, 
at  the  time,  in  the  actual  military  service  of  any  State. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  2)  authorizing  the  discharge  of  private 
soldiers  under  eighteen  years  of  age,  and  prohibiting  the  enlistment  of 
such  persons,  reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it  ought  not 
to  pass. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  2)  last  mentioned;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Resolved,  That  it  be  postponed  indefinitely. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  wa.s 
referred  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  12)  of  thanks  to  Capt.  Raphael 
Semmes,  officers  and  crew,  of  the  steamer  Sumter,  reported  it  without 
amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  resolution  (H.  R.  12)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  a  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  trie  bill  (S.  60)  to  make  provision  for  coins  for  the  Con- 
federate States;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 


Sept.  3,  1S62.]  SENATE. 


That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  by  unanimous  consent. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

<  h'<!>  /•<  >/.  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  57)  to  punish  and  repress  the  importation  of 
notes  purporting-  to  be  notes  of  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States; 
and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
to-morrow. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  01)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  pro- 
vide for  the  public  defense,"  approved  6th  March,  1861;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

Oi'<l>  /•>  '7,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
Monday  next. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "  'An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill 
be  postponed  until  Friday  next, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting-  after  the 
words  '"the  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States"  the  words  "and 
his  private  secretary." 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting-  after  the  word 
"Governments."  in  the  seventh  line,  the  words  "except  postmasters 
and  deputy  postmasters." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Hill  by  striking  out  all  after  the  word  "except"  and  inserting-  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "postmasters  not  nominated  by  the  President  and 
confirmed  by  the  Senate,  and  assistants  and  clerks  in  any  other  post- 
office  than  the  General  Post-Office," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Hill, 
as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

Pending  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Barn  well, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Barnwell.  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  11.  3)  to  authorize  an  issue  of  Confederate  States  bonds,  to 
meet  a  contract  made  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  for  six  ironclad 


260  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  1.  LSVJ. 

vessels  of  war,  and  steam  engines  and  boilers,  reported  it  without 
amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  3)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordwed^  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  motion  submitted  by 
Mr.  Simms,  on  the  2d  instant,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill 
(S.  6-t)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detecting  counterfeit  notes  be 
reconsidered;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER  4,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  appointed  Mr.  Foote  of  Ten- 
nessee, Mr.  Barksdale  of  Mississippi,  Mr.  Lyons  of  Virginia,  Mr.  Dupre  of  Louisiana, 
and  Mr.  Boyce  of  South  Carolina  as  the  committee  to  act  in  connection  with  the 
committee  of  the  Senate  to  investigate  the  management  of  the  Naval  Department. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S,  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Arm}-  of  the  Con- 
federate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  line  7, 
after  the  word  "post-office,"  the  words  "and  justices  of  the  peace," 

After  debate, 

The  hour  of  12.30  o'clock  having  arrived, 

The  order  of  the  day  was  called  for;  and 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration thereof,  it  being  a  bill  (S.  71)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An 
act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  16th  April, 
1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  after 
the  enacting  clause  and  inserting: 

That  the  President  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  authorized,  and  it  shall  be  his  duty,  to 
make  requisition  upon  the  executive  authorities  of  the  several  Stairs  of  the  Confed- 
eracy for  their  proper  proportion  or  quota  of troops,  to  be  raised  from  citizens 

between  the  ages  of  thirty-five  and  forty-five,  and  to  be  received  in  companies  of  not 
less  than  one  hundred  nor  more  than  one  hundred  and  twenty  men,  officered  under 
the  laws  of  the  State  furnishing  them.  Said  troops  to  be  received  into  the  service  of 
the  Confederate  States  for  the  term  of  three  years  or  during  the  war.  to  he  organized 
in  such  manner  as  the  President  may  deem  most  conducive  to  the  public  interest. 
and  in  all  respects  to  he  considered  as  part  of  the  Army  of  the  Con  federate  State-. 

SKC.  1'.  In  the  event  any  of  the  governors  of  the  several  Slates  shall  fail  or  refuse 
to  comply  with  said  ivi|uisition  within  thirty  days  after  it  shall  have  been  made,  the 
I'lcsideiii  in  that  event  is  hereby  authorized,  and  it  shall  be  his  duty,  to  cause  to  lie 
enrolled  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate  States  all  able-bodied  white  men 
in  the  several  States,  not  legally  exempt  from  such  service,  who  may  be  between  the 


Sept.  4. 1862.]  SENATE.  261 

ages  of  thirty-five  and  forty-five  years,  in  addition  to  those  subject  to  enrollment 
under  the  act  further  to  provide  for  the  public  defense,  approved  sixteenth  April, 
eighteen,  hundred  and  sixty-two,  who  shall  be  organized  under  the  provisions  of 
that  act:  1'rondcd,  That  no  officers,  civil  or  military,  of  the  governments  of  any 
of  the  States  shall  be  enrolled,  either  under  this  act,  or  under  the  act  further  to  pro- 
vide for  the  public  defense,  approved  sixteenth  April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty- 
two:  And  provided  further,  That  all  men  now  in  the  Army  over  forty-five  years  shall 
be  entitled  to  an  immediate  discharge  within  sixty  days  after  the  passage  of  this  act, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  executive 
session, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  v6af  "   ^ ' 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Haynes,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  HenrjT, 
Hill,  Maxwell,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Simms,  Sparrow,  and 
Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Proi-idul  farther,  That  each  soldier  upon  arriving  at  the  age  of  forty-five  years  shall 
be  discharged, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "service,'"1  in  the  nineteenth  line,  the  words  "from  the  respec- 
tive States,"  and  by  striking  out  after  the  word  "be,"  in  the  twenty- 
first  line,  the  words  "assigned  to  the  other  companies,  battalions, 
squadrons,  and  regiments,"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 
"assigned  to  organizations  formed  from  each  State  since  the  passage 
of  that  act  or  placed  in  new  organizations," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Provided  further,  That  the  President  is  authorized  to  suspend  the  execution  of  this 
act,  or  the  acts  to  which  this  is  an  amendment,  or  any  special  provision  or  provisions 
of  said  acts,  in  any  locality  where  he  believes  such  suspension  will  promote  the  public 
interest, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  by  unanimous  consent. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  •<  jj6*8" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.    Baker,    Barnwell,    Brown,  Burnett,   Clark,   Clay,   Davis, 


262  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  5, 1862. 

Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phclan,  Preston, 
Semmes,  Simms,  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Oldham  and  Orr. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  afore- 
said. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  Browne: 

EXECUTIVE  DEPARTMENT, 

September  4,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  to  your  honorable  body  an  estimate  of  appropriation  called 
for  by  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER  5,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  73)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establishment 
and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,"  approved  26th  February,  1861;' 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  Robert  W.  Barnwell  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  sessions  of  the  Senate  to  attend  the  constitutional  convention 
of  the  State  of  South  Carolina. 

Mr.  Haynes  presented  the  following  memorials;  which  were  read 
and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs: 

Memorial  of  M.  S.  Temple,  praying  that  he  may  not  be  disturbed 
in  the  possession  of  certain  salt  property,  at  Saltville,  Va. ;  and 

Memorial  of  Messrs.  McClung  and  Jaques,  praying  that  they  may 
not  be  disturbed  in  the  execution  of  certain  contracts  to  furnish  salt  to 
the  States  of  Alabama  and  Tennessee. 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  respectfully  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  by 
what  authority  persons  enrolled  for  military  service  under  the  act  of  sixteenth  April, 
eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public 
defense,"  are  assembled  and  detained  in  camps  of  instruction  before  being  ordered 
into  actual  service. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  1)  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  addi- 
tional officers  of  artillery  for  ordnance  duties,  reported  it  with  an 
amendment. 


Sept.  8. 1862.1  SENATE.  "263 

The  Senate  proceeded  ^o  consider  the  bill  (H.  R.  1)  last  mentioned 
as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  the  reported  amendment  having 
been  agreed  to,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amend- 
ment was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  as  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  74)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  ''An  act  to  provide  for  the 
public  defense:" 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole:  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ord<.  i'fd,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved*  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered*  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  the  report  of  the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal,  sub- 
mitted on  the  19th  of  April  last,  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on 
Flag  and  Seal. 

On  motion  b}'  Mr.  C\a,y, 

Ordered,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  Monday  next. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  to  exempt  certain  persons 
from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States, 
approved  21st  April,- 1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Dortch,  viz:  After  the  word  "post-office,"  in  line  7,  to 
insert  the  words  "  and  justices  of  the  peace. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 


MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER  8,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Yancey  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  75)  to  regulate  the  nomination  and  appointment  of  brigadier- 
generals-, 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Hill  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  76)  to  change  the  time  for  the  assembling  of  Congress  for 
its  next  regular  session; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar. 


264  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [se,>t.  8, 1862. 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved  by  the  Congress  oftJic  Confederate  States  of  America,  That  the  Congress  shall 
adjourn  its  present  session,  without  day,  on  Monday,  the  twenty-second  day  of 
September,  instant,  at  twelve  o'clock  in. 

Mr.  Lewis  submitted  the  following  resolution ;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Postmaster-General  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  why  it 
is  that  the  Great  Southwestern  Mail,  going  from  Richmond,  by  the  way  of  Lynrh- 
burg,  Virginia,  to  Atlanta,  Georgia,  is  detained  about  eleven  hours  at  Lynrhburg; 
and  why  it  is  that,  on  its  return,  it  is  detained  about  seven  hours  at  Bristol,  Tennes- 
see; and  to  indicate  what  measures  are  necessary  to  remedy  the  evil. 

Mr.  Dortch  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate,  if  not 
incompatible  with  the  public  interest,  the  number  of  troops  each  State  has  furnished 
to  the' Confederate  Army  since  the  commencement  of  the  war. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Printing  be  directed  to  inquire  and  report  the 
terms  upon  which  the  debates  in  the  Senate  may  be  reported  in  one  of  the  daily 
newspapers  in  the  city  of  Richmond. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  and 
report  whether  any  of  the  soldiers  in  the  Confederate  Army  have  been  executed  by 
order  of  General  Bragg  without  trial,  the  number  thus  executed,  the  crimes  or 
offenses  imputed  to  them,  and  the  circumstances  under  which  they  were  executed; 
whether  the  proceedings  have  been  laid  before  the  President;  and  what,  if  any, 
action  has  been  taken  by  him  in  the  premises;  and  what,  if  any,  additional  legisla- 
tion is  necessary  to  secure  a  fair  and  impartial  trial  to  every  soldier  charged  with 
crime. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  65)  regulating  the  pay- 
ment of  claims  of  deceased  soldiers. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (S.  73)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the 
establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America,"  reported  it  without  amendment. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  77)  to  authorize  medals  to  be  given  to  the  officers,  non- 
commissioned officers,  and  men  for  gallantry  on  the  field; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  on 
the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  78)  to  determine  the  annual  pay  of  the  engineer  in  chief 
and  passed  assistant  surgeons  of  the  Navy; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate1. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 
That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 


Sept.  8,]  SENATE.  265 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  79)  amendatory  of  an  act  to  reorganize  the  Marine  Corps; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  80)  to  permit  persons  subject  to  enrollment  to  enlist  in 
the  Marine  Corps; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Yancey  presented  a  device  for  a  flag  for  the  Confederate  States; 
which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 

Mr.  Orr  presented  two  devices  for  a  flag  for  the  Confederate  States, 
designed  by  Mr.  Holmes,  of  South  Carolina;  which  were  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 

Mr.  Henry  presented  the  memorial  of  Robert  B.  Craddock,  praying 
an  increase  of  pay  as  messenger  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  13)  of  thanks  to  Commander  Farrand, 
of  the  Confederate  Navy,  senior  officer  in  command  of  the  naval  and 
military  forces,  and  Capt.  A.  Drewry,  senior  military  officer,  and  the 
officers  and  men  under  their  command,  at  Drewry's  Bluff,  on  the  15th 
Ma}-,  1862,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in 
the  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Besofaed  unanimously.  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  instructed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature 
of  their  President. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States."  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Dortch,  viz:  After  the  word  "post-office,"  in  line  7,  to 
insert  the  words  "and  justices  of  the  peace." 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Siinnis. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  at  1~2  o'clock. 


266  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  8, 1862. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  I  jama  r: 

Mr.  I'irxitlt'ltf:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  from  the  Senate 
(S.  64)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detecting  counterfeit  notes,  with  an  amendment; 
in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  b}^  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  I'rt'xiili'iit:  I  am  directed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  request  the  Senate 
to  return  to  the  House  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  64)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detect- 
ing counterfeit  Treasury  notes,  passed  by  the  House  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  be  directed  to  return  to  the  House  of 
Representatives  the  bill  (S.  64)  last  mentioned,  in  accordance  with  their 
request. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  Avas  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Colonel  Ives: 

RICHMOND,  September  8,  1862. 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeablv  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

September  4,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Commanders  for  the  ivar. 

Robert  B.  Pegram,  of  Virginia,  lieutenant,  Confederate  States  Navy. 
John  M.  lirooke,  of  Virginia,  lieutenant,  Confederate  States  Navy. 

Engineer  in  chief. 

William  P.  Williamson,  of  Virginia,  chief  engineer,  Confederate  States  Navy. 
I  am,  respectfullv,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secrt'ttirif  of  thr  Xari/. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordc/wl,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  James  M. 
Sinytlic,  as  postmaster  at  Augusta,  Ga. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  James  M. 
Smythc? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

/t',W/W,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  (he  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham. 


Sept.  9, 1862.]  SENATE.  267 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  Domination  of  Thomas 
Crawford,  as  postmaster  at  Athens,  Ga. 

On  the  question. 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Thomas 
Crawford? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  Thomas  Crawford,  to  be  postmaster  at  Athens,  Ga. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  9,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  12)  of  thanks  to 
Capt.  Raphael  Semmes,  officers  and  crew,  of  the  steamer  Sumter. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  joint  resolution  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

Mr.  Hill  presented  the  petition  of  the  board  of  managers  of  the 
Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  praying  the  pas- 
sage of  an  act  directing  the  receivers  of  certain  districts  to  pay  over  to 
said  society  all  moneys  recovered  and  collected  by  them  under  the 
sequestration  law,  which  may  have  been  bequeathed  to  the  American 
Bible  Society,  by  persons  who,  at  the  time  of  their  death,  were  citizens 
of  the  United  States;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the 
Judiciary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  he  be  excused  from  serving  on  the  committee  to 
investigate  the  complaints  made  by  the  sick  and  wounded  in  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  inattention  and  neglect  on  the  part  of  the 
medical  officers,  and  that  Mr.  Lewis  be  substituted  on  said  committee 
in  his  stead. 

Mr.  Lewis  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  authorizing  the  sale  of  a  part  or  the  whole  of  the  engines  and  cars 
captured  from  the  enemy,  and  which  are  now  in  the  possession  of  the  Confederate 
States,  giving  preference  in  the  sale  to  main  line  railroads  which  may  he  most  in 
need  of  engines  and  cars,  and  especially  to  the  Virginia  and  Tennessee  Kail  road,  to 
enable  said  road  to  facilitate  the  transportation  on  their  roads  of  a  full  supply  of 
wood  to  the  Virginia  salt  works,  to  be  used  by  the  States  now  making  salt  at  that 
place,  or  which  may  hereafter  do  so;  and  also  for  individuals  and  private  companies, 
and  for  the  transportation  from  said  works  when  made;  and  that  the  said  committee 
report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

Mr.  Davis  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

7i.Wm/,  That  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  and  propriety  of  recalling  our  commissioners  from  Europe;  and  to  report 
thereon  to  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 


268  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  9,  1862. 

Ordei^ed,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  following1  subjects,  and  that  they  lie 
upon  the  table: 

Memorial  of  M.  8.  Temple,  piling  that  he  may  not  be  disturbed  in 
the  possession  of-  certain  salt  property,  at  Saltville,  Va;  and 

Memorial  of  McClung  and  Jaques,  praying  that  they  may  not  be 
disturbed  in  the  execution  of  certain  contracts  to  furnish  salt  to  the 
States  of  Alabama  and  Tennessee. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  81)  to  provide  for  tilling  vacancies  in  certain  case-: 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  on 
the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  82)  to  regulate  the  fees  of  district  attorneys  in  certain 
cases; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  4)  making 
appropriations  to  comply  with  the  provisions  of  certain  acts  of  Congress;  in  which 
they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  4)  communicated  from  the  House  of  Representatives 
for.  concurrence  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as 
in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  nlade,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  to  investigate  the  complaints  made  by 
the  sick  and  wounded  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  inat- 
tention and  neglect  on  the  part  of  the  medical  officers  have  leave  to  sit 
during  the  sessions  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  cer- 
tain persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Dortch,  viz:  After  the  word  "post-office,"  in  line  7,  to 
insert  the  words  "and  justices  of  the  peace. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

<>r<1<-red,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

A  nie^saLjc  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 


Mi-.  I'rixiilfiil:   The  Speaker  of  the   House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
rolled  hill,  J  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  I'm-  the  signature  of  their  President. 


enrolled 


Sept.  9, 1862.]  SENATE.  269 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled 

A  bill  (H.  R.  4)  making1  appropriations  to  comply  with  the  provi- 
sions of  certain  acts  of  Congress. 

The  President  pro  tern  pore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States  for  his  approval. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  761  to  change  the  time  for  the  assembling  of 
Congress  for  its  next  regular  session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  that  the  bill  be  indefinitely  postponed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  words 
"Wednesday,  the  eighteenth  day  of  February,"  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "the  second  Monday  in  January," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I  >jea'S  "  "  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

The  }Teas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clay,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Hill,  Maxwell,  Mitchel, 
Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Phelan, 
Preston,  Semmes,  Simms,  and  Wigfall. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill 
(S.  76)  last  mentioned  be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  submitted  by  Mr. 
Hill,  on  the  8th  instant,  for  the  adjournment  of  Congress  on  the  22d 
day  of  September,  instant. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  further  consideration  thereof  be 
postponed  until  Tuesday,  the  16th  instant, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  striking  out 
"twenty-second"  and  inserting  "thirtieth," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  agree,  to  the  resolution  as  amended? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -|  T.-'  '^ 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 


270  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  10, 1862. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clay,  Dortch,  Haynes.  Henry,  Hill,  Maxwell, 
Mitchel,  Oldham,  Peyton,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Xancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are. 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Orr,  Phelan,  Preston, 
Sirnms,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  resolution  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

Ordered,  That  the  injunction  of  secrecy  be  removed  from  the  pro- 
ceedings of  the  Senate  on  the  bill  (S.  32)"  to  further  provide  for  the 
public  defense,  approved  April  16,  1862,  and  on  the  amendments 
thereto. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  the  injunction  of  secrecy  be  removed 
from  the  proceedings  of  the  Senate  on  the  bill  (S.  7)  to  regulate  the 
destruction  of  property  under  military  necessity. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  to  amend  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr. 
Phelan,  so  as  to  remove  the  injunction  of  secrecy  from  all  the  proceed- 
ings of  the  Senate  in  secret  legislative  session, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested,  if  not  incompatible  with  the  public 
interest,  to  communicate  all  the  correspondence  between  this- Government  and  our 
ministers  and  commissioners  in  Europe,  not  heretofore  communicated  to  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

Ordered,  That   the  injunction  of  secrecy   be   removed   from   the 
treaties  between  the  Indians  and  the  Confederate  States. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 


WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  10,  1862. 

OPKN     »!•>-!  ON. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

<>rd'  /•"/.  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  meet  at  \'l  o'clock 
in.,  to-morrow,  in  the  Chamber  heretofore  occupied  by  them,  in  the 
northeastern  part  of  the  Capitol  building. 


Sept.  10, 1SC2.]  SENATE.  271 

Mr.  Lewis  submitted  a  resolution  declaring  the  objects  of  the  pres- 
ent war;  which  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Aifairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  joint  resolution  (S.  13)  providing  for  the  presentation 
of  medals  or  badges  to  such  officers  and  soldiers  in  the  Confederate 
States  Army  as  have,  or  may  hereafter,  distinguish  themselves  by 
deeds  of  personal  gallantry  on  the  battlefield;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

"/•'/> ,-,  d,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semines, 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  ordering  the  joint  resolution  (S.  13)  last 
mentioned  to  its  engrossment  and  third  reading  be  reconsidered. 

The  said  resolution  being  again  under  consideration, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  inserting  in 
line  32,  after  the  word  "soldiers,"  the  words  "including  officers  of  the 
staff  and  line," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  resolution  was  reported  to 
the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Offered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  77)  to  authorize  medals  to  be  given  to  the 
officers,  noncommissioned  officers,  and  men  for  gallantry^  on  the  field. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  postponed  indefinitely. 

Mr.  Haynes  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolwd,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  providing  by  law,  under  proper  sanctions,  that  no  military  com- 
mander, within  his  department  or  elsewhere,  within  the  Confederate  States,  shall 
suspend  or  abridge  the  freedom  of  speech  or  of  the  press,  and  fixing  suitable  penal- 
ties for  the  abuse  of  such  freedom  when  exercised  to  disturb  the  public  peace,  or 
incite  to  domestic  violence  or  rebellion  against  the  Confederate  States. 

AVw/m/,  That  said  committee  further  inquire  into  the  propriety  of  declaring  by 
law,  that  during  the  time  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  shall  be  suspended  by  Congress, 
no  citizen  of  the  Confederate  States,  who  has  been,  or  may  hereafter  be,  arrested  and 
imprisoned,  and  who  is  not  part  of  the  land  or  naval  forces,  or  of  the  militia  in 
actual  service,  shall  be  tried  or  punished  otherwise  than  upon  presentment  or  indict- 
ment by  a  grand  jury;  and  requiring  such  commander,  or  other  person  making 
arrests,  to  set  forth  in  the  order  of  the  arrest  the  cause  and  nature  of  the  accusation 
against  such  citizen,  with  reasonable  certainty,  and  report  the  same  to  the  President, 
with  the  names  of  all  citizens  arrested,  [and]  the  places  of  their  confinement,  to  be 
laid  by  him  before  the  two  Houses  of  Congress  at  the  commencement  of  each  session. 

Resolved,  That  martial  law  is  unknown  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Confederate 
States,  and  that  the  declaration  thereof,  in  any  department,  suspending  the  civil 
jurisdiction  of  the  State  and  Confederate  courts,  can  find  apology  only  on  the  ground 
of  paramount  necessity  for  the  public  safety;  and  that  the  Committee  on  the  Judi- 
ciary be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  propriety  of  reporting  a  bill  to  the  Senate  to 
abolish  it;  and  further  to  inquire  whether  Congress  has  power  by  law  to  protect 
those  persons  against  actions  in  damages  for  alleged  wrongs  who  have,  bona  fide,  and 
in  the  exercise  of  a  sound  discretion,  proclaimed  and  exercised  mariiat  law  within 
the  Confederate  States. 


272  JOURNAL    OF    TH^  [Sept.  11, 1862. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

(>r<l<  r><!^  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Dortch,  viz:  After  the  word  "post-office,"  in  line  7,  to 
insert  the  words  "and  justices  of  the  peace." 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

Ordered,  That  the  message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States,  transmitting  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy 
showing  the  number  of  officers  in  the  naval  service,  the  number 
appointed  from  civil  life,  etc.,  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval 
Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER  11,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  submitted 
by  him  yesterday,  instructing  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  to 
inquire  into  the  expediency  of  providing  by  law  for  securing  the  free- 
dom of  speech  and  the  press,  and  to  punish  the  abuse  thereof,  to  secure 
trial  by  jury  to  citizens  charged  with  crime,  and  to  abolish  martial  law. 

Mr.  Haynes  having  modified  the  same  by  striking  out  the  words 
"for  the  abuse  of  such  freedom  when  exercised  to  disturb  the  public 
peace,  or  incite  to"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "upon  any 
person  who  attempts  or  stirs  up," 

The  resolution  as  modified  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the 
resolution  last  mentioned, 

I  Yeas  1 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •<  ^avs  "  ±Q 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Mr.  Phelan  voted  in  the  affirmative. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker.  Brown, Davis, Dortcb,  Ilaynes.  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter, 
Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitehel,  Oldhain,  On-,  Peyton,  Preston,  Senimes, 
Simms.  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  motion  was  disagreed  to. 

Mr.  Clark  submitted  the  following  motion  for  consideration: 

Ordered^  That  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the  resolution  to  adjourn  the 


.Sept.  11.1  *;•_>.]  SENATE.  L'73 

present  session  of  Congress  on  the  30th  of  September,  instant,   be 
reconsidered. 
A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  ljret<i(h'iit:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  5)  to  pro- 
vide for  the  further  issue  of  Treasury  notes;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence 
of  the  Senate. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  5)  communicated  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives for  concurrence  was  road  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  declaring  the  objects 
of  the  present  war,  and  that  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (8.  75)  to  regulate  the  nomination  and  appointment 
of  brigadier-generals,  reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it 
ought  not  to  pa->. 

He  also  submitted  a  report  (No.  1)  in  relation  to  the  same  subject;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

<>r<1<  r<.-d*  That  the  bill  and  report  lie  on  the  table  and  that  they  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  68)  to  declare  the  true  meaning  and  intention  of  the  act 
entitled  "An  act  to  define  more  accurately  the  exemption  of  certain 
goods  from  duty,''  reported  it  with  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  68)  last  mentioned;  and  the  reported  amend- 
ments having  been  agreed  to,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and 
the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 


^  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 
Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States,  by  Mr.  Ive>: 

EXECUTIVE  OFFICE, 
Richmond,  September  9,  1862. 
To  the  Pi-fisiilt'iit  of  //«?  Senate: 

I  herewith  transmit  to  your  honorable  body  a  letter  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  in 
response  to  the  resolution  adopted  September  5,  requesting  me  to  inform  the  Senate 
"by  what  authority  persons  enrolled  for  military  sen-ice  under  the  act  of  sixteenth 
April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  entitled  'An  act  to  further  provide  for  the 
public  defense,'  are  assembled  and  detained  in  camps  of  instruction  before  being 
ordered  into  actual  service." 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  massage  was  read. 

<>r<h  red,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  Ives: 

COXFEDEKATE    STATE-    oE    AMERICA,    EXECUTIVE    <  >EEICE, 

Richmond,  September  4,  J 
To  the  President  of  tin'  N'/«//»v 

I  have  the  honor  to  transmit  the  accompanying  communication  from  the  Secretary 
of  War,  in  reply  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  requesting  certain  information  con- 
cerning the  appointment  and  pay  of  provost-marshals. 

JEFFERSOX  DAVIS. 
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274  JOUKNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  11, 1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldhani. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table  and  be  printed. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Arnry  of  the  Con- 
federate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Dortch,  viz:  After  the  word  "post-office,"  in  line  T,  to 
insert  the  words  "and  justices  of  the  peace." 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  'Mr.  William  M.  Browne: 

EXECTTIVK  OFFICE, 
li'ic/iiiiin/i},  St'jiti'iHon-  //,  IS'!.'. 
To  Ilif  Xenrth'  nf  flu'  Confederate  £/"/<. -v 

In  reply  to  the  resolution  of  your  honorable  body  of  the  8th  instant,  requesting 
information  concerning  the  detention,  at  certain  points,  of  the  (ireat  Southwestern 
Mail,  I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Postmaster-*  leneral. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

(>rd<  r<-<l,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and 
Post-Roads. 

The.  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  William  M.  Browne: 

RICHMOND.  V\.,  S, /,/<-, n/,,  /•  //,  y.v/;.'. 
To  tin  Si  noli'  iiml  Ilmixi'  of  Ri'i>i't*i n/ntin-x: 

The  circumstances  necessarily  surrounding  an  army  operating  in  presence  of  an 
enemy  render  it  inexpedient,  next  to  impossible,  to  assemble  frequent  courts-martial, 
and  to  detail  for  them  the  best  officers  of  the  Army. 

The  ordinary  attendant  of  the  circumstances  referred  to.  is  frequent  offenses 
against  military  discipline  and  trespass  upon  the  property  of  individuals  inhabiting 
the  country. 

To  correct  these  evils  it  is  believed  to  be  desirable  that  Congress  should  give 
authority  to  institute  a  commission  to  attend  each  army  in  the  field,  to  be  composed 
of  men  whose  character  and  knowledge  of  the  modes  of  administering  justice  would 
give  the  best  assurance  for  the  punishment  of  crime,  the  protection  of  private  rights, 
and  the  security  of  the  citizens  of  the  country  occupied  by  the  enemy. 

Could  courts-martial  be  assemble)  1  ;»  frequently  as  occasion  required,  their  func- 
tions, under  existing  laws,  being  limited  to  the  consideration  of  offenses  defined  by 
the  Rules  and  Articles  of  War,  it  will  be  perceived  that  a  great  variety  of  outrages 
against  private  rights  might  be  committed,  of  which  a  court-martial  could  not  directly 
take  cognizance. 

Under  ordinary  circumstances,  offenders  in  such  cases  would  be  turned  over  to  the 
civil  courts  for  trial.  In  a  foreign  country,  or  where  the  courts  can  not  hold  their 
sessions,  this  is  impossible,  and  in  the  case  of  a  marching  army  would,  for  obvious 
reasons,  be  ineffectual.  The  witnesses,  whose  testimony  is  indispensable  to  convic- 
tion, would  generally  follow  the  march  of  the  army  and  be  out  <-f  the  reach  of  the 
courts. 

The  powers  delegated  by  the  Constitution  "to  make  rules  for  the  government  and 
regulation  of  the  land  and  naval  forces."  and  "to  ordain  and  establish  from  time  to 
time  inferior  courts,"  would  seem  ample  to  justify  such  legislation  as  is  herein  rec- 
ommended, especially  as  the  necessity  for  the  ordinary  form-  of  indictment  and 
trial  "for  capital  ami  otherwise  infamous  crimes,"  is  expressly  dispensed  with  by 
the  Constitution  "in  cases  arising  in  the  land  or  naval  forces,  or  in  the  militia  when 
ill  actual  sen-ice  in  time  of  war." 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Sept.  11,  1862.]  SENATE.  275 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motions  severally  made  bv  Mr.  Hunter,  Mr.  Clay,  and  Mr. 
Phelan, 

Ordered,  That  they  be  excused  from  serving  on  the  joint  committee 
to  investigate  the  management  of  the  Naval  Department. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  return  to  the  Senate  the  resolution 
I  nissed  on  the  eighth  instant,  calling  for  the  number  of  troops  each  State  has  furnished. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  .session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  instructed  to  inquire  and  report 
whether  the  officers,  civil  and  military,  appointed  during  the  Provisional  Govern- 
ment, should  not  be  reappointed  under  the  permanent  Constitution. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Colonel  Browne: 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  EXECUTIVE  OFFICE, 

Richmond,  September  11,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  fifati-x: 

1  herewith  nominate,  in  accordance  with  the  accompanying  recommendation  from 
the  Postmaster-General,  Keuben  T.  Thorn  for  appointment  as  postmaster  at  Fred- 
ericksburg,  Ya. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  POST-OFFICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  JO,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  name  of  Reuben  T.  Thorn  for  appointment 
as  postmaster  at  Fredericksburg,  Va. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant,  JOHN  H.  REAGAN, 

Postmaster-  General. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Reuben  T.  Thorn,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Colonel  Browne: 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  EXECUTIVE  OFFICE, 

Richmond,  September  5,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

In  accordance  with  the  accompanying  recommendations  from  the  Postmuster- 
(Jciu'nil,  I  herewith  nominate  William  Priestly  for  appointment  as  postmaster  of 
Canton,  Miss.,  and  Joseph  C.  Guild  as  postmaster  of  Tuscaloosa,  Ala. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


276  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  12, 1862. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OP  AMERICA,  POST-OFFICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  5,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  name  of  Joseph  C.  Guild  for  appointment  as 
postmaster  at  Tuscaloosa,  Ala. ;  the  name  of  William  Priestly  for  appointment  as 
postmaster  at  Canton,  Miss. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant,  JOHN  H.  REAGAN, 

Postmaster-  General. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
Joseph  C.  Guild;  and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Ordered,  That  the  nomination  of  William  Priestly  be  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Colonel  Browne: 

RICHMOND,  September  11,  1862. 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

NAVY  DEPARTMENT,  CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA, 

Richmond,  September  8,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy: 


Frederic  Garretson,  of  Virginia;  John  W.  Sandford,  jr.,  of  North  Carolina,  and 
Thomas  J.  Charlton,  of  Georgia,  assistant  surgeons  in  the  Navy. 
With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER  12,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Brown  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  whether 
persons  holding  commissions  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  are  employed  as 
clerks  in  the  Departments,  and  especially  in  the  offices  of  the  Quartermaster  anc1 
Commissary  General  in  this  city;  what  pay  and  allowances  such  clerks  receive; 
whether  they  are  paid  as  clerks  or  commissioned  officers,  or  both;  and  whether  the 
duties  performed  by  such  commissioned  officers,  as  clerks,  may  not  be  as  well  per- 
formed by  persons  taken  from  civil  life,  and  at  less  cost  to  the  Government. 

Mr.  Oldham  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  instructed  to  inquire  and  report  what, 
if  any,  legislation  is  necessary  to  suppress  the  illicit  trade  being  carried  on  between 
persons  residing  in  the  Confederate  States  and  persons  residing  in  the  United  States. 


Sept.  12, 1862.]  SENATE .  277 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  9)  in  relation  to  P.  Soule,  reported 
it  with  amendments. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  A  Hairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  83)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establishment 
and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,"  approved  26th  February,  1861; 
which  was  read  the  rirst  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

(h'dered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  whether  any 
soldiers  of  the  Confederate  Army  have  been  executed  by  order  of 
General  Bragg  without  trial,  the  number  thus  executed,  the  crimes  or 
offenses  imputed  to  them,  the  circumstances  under  which  the}7  were 
executed,  whether  the  proceedings  have  been  laid  before  the  President, 
what  action  has  been  taken  by  him,  and  whether  any  additional  legis- 
lation is  necessaiy  to  secure  a  fair  and  impartial  trial  to  every  soldier 
charged  with  crime. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  said  resolution  be  referred  to  a  select 
committee  of  three,  with  authority  to  send  for  persons  and  papers, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mi\  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  6)  to  pro- 
vide for  raising  and  organizing  in  the  States  of  Missouri  and  Kentucky  additional 
forces  for  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States;  in  which  they  request  the 
concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  excusing  Mr.  Clay  from  serving  on  the 
joint  committee  to  investigate  the  management  of  the  Naval  Depart- 
ment be  reconsidered. 

The  motion  being  again  under  consideration, 

Mr.  Clay  (by  consent)  withdrew  the  same. 

On  motion  03-  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  excusing  Mr.  Phelan  from  serving  on  the 
joint  committee  to  investigate  the  management  of  the  Naval  Depart- 
ment be  reconsidered. 

The  motion  being  again  under  consideration, 

Mr.  Phelan  (by  consent)  withdrew  the  same. 

Mr.  Clark,  from  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs,  submitted  the 
following  resolution;  which  was  considered  and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  respectfully  requested  to  direct 
such  of  our  military  commanders  as  may  at  the  time  be  in  command  of  the  respec- 
tive columns  of  our  forces,  as  soon  as  they  approach,  or  enter,  the  territory  of  the 
I'nitfd  States  bordering  upon  the  Mississippi  River,  or  the  tributaries  thereof,  to 


278  JOUENAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  12, 1862. 

publish  proclamations  assuring  the  people  of  those  States,  as  well  as  all  others  inter- 
ested, of  the  free  navigation  of  the  .Mississippi  River,  according  to  the  provisions  of 
an  act  of  the  Provisional  Congress,  entitled  "An  act  to  declare  and  establish  the  free 
navigation  of  the  Mississippi  River,"  approved  February  twenty-five,  eighteen  hun- 
dred and  sixty-nne;  and  that  said  commanders  cause  to  be  published  copies  of  said 
act  with  such  proclamations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  submitted 
by  Mr.  Sparrow,  on  yesterday,  calling  upon  the  President  to  return  to 
the  Senate  the  resolution  passed  by  them,  on  the  8th  instant,  calling 
for  the  number  of  troops  each  State  has  furnished;  and 

The  resolution  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  the  President  appoint  a  member  to  fill  the  vacancy 
existing  on  the  joint  committee  to  investigate  the  management  of  the 
Naval  Department;  and 

Mr.  Peyton  was  appointed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Colonel  Browne: 

RICHMOND,  September  12,  1862. 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  person  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  11,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nomination  for  appointment  in 
the  Navy: 

Lieutenant  for  the  war. 

Julian  M.  Spencer,  of  Maryland,  to  rank  next  after  Joseph  D.  Wilson. 
With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Colonel  Browne: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Under  the  first  clause  of  the  sixth  article  of  the  Constitution,  I  entertain  doubt 
whether  it  is  intended  that  the  officers  either  of  the  Regular  or  Provisional  Army  or 
of  the  Navy,  appointed  during  the  existence  of  the  Provisional  Government  and  con- 
tinued by  the  Congress,  require  to  be  renominated  and  confirmed  by  the  Senate,  and 
I  respectfully  request  your  advice  on  this  point. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS 

K  \KCUTIVE  OFFICE,  Richmond,  September  12,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 
Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  respectfully  requested,  if  not  incompatible  with 
the  public  interest,  to  communicate  to  the  Senate  the  number  and  names  ».f  all  per- 
sons engaged  in  the  service  of  the  Confederate  States  in  foreign  countries,  either  as 


Sept.  13, 1862.]  SENATE.  279 

diplomatic,  consular,  or  commercial  agents,  or  in  any  other  capacity,  stating  the 
places  to  which  they  have  been  sent,  the  date  of  their  appointment,  the  salaries  they 
receive,  and  the  duties  they  are  expected  to  perform,  and  how  far  they  have  been 
officially  or  otherwise  recognized  by  any  foreign  government. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  John  C. 
Nicoll  to  be  district  attorney  for  the  State  of  Georgia 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  John  C. 
Nicoll '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved^  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Senmies, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER  13,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Mitchel  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreod  to: 

/iV.-<//«'<7,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  if 
he  has  any  official  information  of  the  appropriation  of  the  war  tax  of  the  State  of 
Arkansas  by  the  commanding  general  of  the  Trans-Mississippi  Department. 

Mr.  Lewis  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resohed,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  and 
report  upon  the  expediency  of  instructing  the  Secretary  of  War  to  have  any  military 
order  revoked  or  modified," which  may  now  exist,  and  which  may  interfere  with  the 
transportation  of  wheat  and  oats  from  Virginia,  North  Carolina,  and  Tennessee  to 
the  south  and  southwest,  which  may  be  intended  for  seed;  making  it,  however,  a 
condition  of  such  order  that  persons  so  shipping  these  articles  shall  file  an  affidavit 
with  the  railroad  agent  from  whom  shipment  is  obtained  that  the  grain  shipped  is 
intended  for  seed  only. 

Mr.  Hunter,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  5)  to  provide  for  the  further  issue  of  Treasury  notes, 
reported  it  with  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  (H.  R.  5)  last  mentioned  be  transferred  to 
the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

Mr.  Lewis,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  to 
whom  was  referred  the  message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate,  requesting  information 
concerning  the  detention  of  the  Great  Southwestern  Mail  at  certain 
points,  submitted  a  report  (No.  2)  in  relation  thereto;  which  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Air.  Lewis, 
Ordered,  That  it  lie  upon  the  table. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  motion  submitted  by 
Mr.  Orr  on  yesterday,  to  refer 'the  resolution  instructing  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs  to  inquire  whether  any  of  the  soldiers  of 


280  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  13, 1862. 

the  Confederate  Army  have  been  executed  by  order  of  General  Bragg, 
etc. ,  to  a  select  committee  of  three,  with  power  to  send  for  persons 
and  papers;  and 

Mr.  Orr  withdrew  the  same. 

The  resolution  being  again  under  consideration, 

Mr.  Orr  (by  consent)  modified  the  same  by  striking  out  the  words 
"the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the 
words  "a  select  committee  of  three,  to  be  appointed  by  the  President," 
and  by  adding  thereto  the  words  "and  that  they  have  leave  to  report 
by  bill  or  otherwise." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  striking  out 
all  after  the  word  "resolved"  and  inserting 

That  the  President  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate  whether  any  soldiers 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  have  been  shot  by  order  of  any  general  officer 
without  trial  according  to  the  rules  and  regulations  for  the  government  of  the  land 
forces,  and  if  so,  that  he  will  lay  before  the  Senate  all  the  information  he  has  upon 
the  subject;  and  whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Executive  in  the  matter. 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Brown  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  resolution  as  amended, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  that  it  be  postponed  indefinitely, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  agreeing  to  the  resolution  as  amended, 

Mr.  5Tancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  resolution  as  amended? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I  ^eas 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clark,  Davis,  Haynes,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clay,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter,  Maxwell,  Sparrow, 
and  Wigfall. 

So  the  resolution  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  who  were 
instructed  by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported  a  bill  (S.  84)  to  amend  the  several  acts  in  regard  to  clothing 
for  the  Army,  and  allowing  commutation  therefor;  which  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  upon  the  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  cons:  lera- 
tion  of  the  motion  submitted  by  him  on  the  llth  instant  to  reconsider 
the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the  resolution  to  adjourn  the  present  session 
of  Congress  on  the  30th  of  September,  instant, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 


Sept.  13, 1862.  J  SENATE.  281 

SECRET   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  5)  to  provide  for  the  further  issue  of  Treasury 
notes;  and  the  reported  amendments  having  been  agreed  to,  the  bill 
was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

Or<L  r«L  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  2s aval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  8th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Robert  B.  Pegram  and 
John  M.  Brooke  to  be  commanders  for  the  war,  and  William  P.  Wil- 
liamson to  be  engineer  in  chief,  reported,  with  the  recommendation 
that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  llth  instant)  the  nominations  of  Frederic  Garretson, 
John  W.  Sandford,  jr.,  and  Thomas  J.  Charlton  to  be  passed  assistant 
surgeons  in  the  Navy,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith  it  was 

Ji'  .-•"// vr7,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  12th  instant)  the  nomination  of  Julian  M.  Spencer  to 
be  lieutenant  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith  it  was 

/u.W/v<7,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  (on  the  llth  instant)  the  nomination  of  William 
Priestly  to  be  postmaster  at  Canton,  Miss.,  reported,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith  it  was 

Resolved^  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


282  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  15, 1862. 

MONDAY.  SKITKMBER  15,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  Prt'.i'uhnt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  7)  in  relation 
to  the  transfer  of  troops;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Maxwell  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  85)  to  amend  the  twelfth  section  of  the  act  amendatory  of 
the  sequestration  law,  approved  February  15,  1862; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Haynes  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolred,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire,  at  the 
earliest  moment  possible,  what  works  and  fortifications  are  most  practicable  and  l>tst 
adapted  for  the  adequate  defense  of  the  Tennessee  and  Cumberland  rivers,  and  what 
amount  of  appropriations  can  be  profitably  expended  to  insure  the  future  safety  of 
Tennessee  and  Alabama  against  the  invasions  of  the  enemy  through  other  waters; 
and  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

Mr.  Haynes  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  and  practicability  of  proceeding  to  build  forthwith  such  number  of  gun- 
boats and  transports  as  may  be  necessary  and  usefully  employed  in  the  future  defense 
of  the  Tennessee  and  Cumberland  rivers  against  the  enemy;  and  report  by  bill  or 
otherwise. 

The  Senate. proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  Sergeant-at-Arms  have  leave  of  absence  from  the 
sessions  of  the  Senate  for  one  week,  on  account  of  sickness  in  his 
family. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  1)  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  additional  officers 
of  artillery  for  ordnance  duties. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  (S.  74)  of  the  Senate  to  amend 
an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the  public  defense." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  if  any  legislation  is 
necessary  to  suppress  the  illicit  trade  being  carried  on  between  per- 
sons in  the  Confederate  and  U  nited  States. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  motion  submitted  by 
Mr.  Clark,  on  the  llth  instant,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  agreeing  to 
the  resolution  to  adjourn  the  present  session  of  Congress  on  the  30th 
of  September,  instant;  and 

The  motion  was  disagreed  to. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  1'i-i.iidi-nt:  The  Shaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  instructed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature 
of  their  President. 


Sept.  15, 1862.1  SENATE.  283 

The  Senate  resumed,  us  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (S.  (52)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States."  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Dortch,  viz:  After  the  word  '"post-office,"  in  line  7,  to 
insert  the  words  "and  justices  of  the  peace." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell,  to  amend  the  proposed  amendment  by 
striking  out  the  words  "justices  of  the  peace7'  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "'such  State  officers  as  the  State  may  authorize  to 
be  excepted." 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded. 

Pending  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

()rd>  /•«:/.  That  the  vote  on  sustaining  the  call  for  the  question  be 
reconsidered. 

The  demand  for  the  question  being  again  under  consideration, 

Mr.  Clay  (by  consent)  withdrew  the  same. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Maxwell  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the  bill  by  Mr.  Dortch, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
till  to-morrow. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  trui3T  enrolled  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  13)  of  thanks  to 
Commander  Farrand,  of  the  Confederate  Navy,  senior  officer  in  com- 
mand of  the  naval  and  military  forces,  and  Capt.  A.  Drewry,  senior 
militarv  officer,  and  the  officers  and  men  under  their  command,  at 
Drewry's  Bluff .  on  the  15th  May,  1862. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  13) 
last  reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

In  reply  to  the  inquiry  of  the  Senate  presented  in  the  following  resolution  of  the 
13th  instant: 

"Resolml,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate  whether 
any  soldiers  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  have  been  shot  by  order  of  any 
general  officer  without  trial  according  to  the  rules  and  regulations  for  the  govern- 
ment of  the  land  forces,  and  if  so,  that  he  will  lay  before  the  Senate  all  the  informa- 
tion he  has  upon  the  subject,  and  whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  by  the 
Executive  in  the  matter," 

I  have  to  state  that  I  have  received  no  authentic  information  in  relation  to  any 
such  transaction  as  is  therein  described,  and  upon  inquiry  have  learned  that  if  any 
such  fact  exists,  it  has  not  been  communicated  either  to  the  Adjutant-General  or  to 
the  Secretary  of  ^Var. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

EXECUTIVE  OFFICE,  September  15,  1S6-2. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table  and  be  printed. 
The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  memorial  of  certain  officers 
of  the  Navy,  praying  for  the  repeal  or  amendment  of  the  laws  in  refer- 


284  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Sept.  16, 1862. 

ence  to  promotions  in  the  Navy;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  bill  (H.  K.  6)  to  provide  for  raising  and  organizing  in  the  States 
of  Missouri  and  Kentucky  additional  forces  for  the  Provisional  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  was  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  16,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Maxwell  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  86)  to  establish  the  court  for  the  investigation  of  claims 
against  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Lewis  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  what  has 
been  the  whole  number  of  troops  in  the  State  of  Georgia  enrolled  and  brought  into 
military  service  by  conscription;  what  has  been  the  number  of  officers  and  men 
engaged  in  collecting  said  conscripts,  and  what  has  been  their  cost  to  the  Govern- 
ment. If  an  answer  can  not  now  be  given  with  cQrrectness  and  certainty,  an  answer 
approximately  is  respectfully  solicited. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  and  a  join'  resolution 
of  the  following  titles: 

H.  R.  8.  An  act  to  increase  the  pay  of  privates  and  noncommissioned  officers  in 
the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States; 

H.  R.  9.  An  act  to  increase  the  Signal  Corps; 

H.  R.  10.  An  act  to  regulate  the  rank  of  officers  of  the  provisional  corps  of 
engineers; 

H.  R.  11.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  certain  claims  against  the  Con- 
federate States  in  the  State  of  Missouri;  and 

H.  R.  14.  Joint  resolution  on  the  late  victories  and  the  crossing  of  the  Potomac 
by  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia; 

In  which  bills  and  resolution  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the' Senate. 

Mr.  Orr  presented  a  memorial  of  360  inmates  of  Chimborazo  Hos- 
pital, praying  a  modification  of  the  laws  in  relation  to  the  granting  of 
furloughs;  which  was  referred  to  the  special  committee  appointed  to 
investigate  the  complaints  made  by  the  sick  and  wounded  in  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  inattention  and  neglect  on  the  part  of  the 
medical  officers. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  Jhom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  72)  to  amend  an  act  passed  30th  April  [August], 
1861,  for  the  sequestration  of  estates,  property,  and  effects  of  alien 
enemies,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered^  That  the  amendment  be  printed. 

The  following  bills  and  joint  resolution  were  severally  read  the  first 
and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs: 

H.  K.  7.  An  act  in  relation  to  the  transfer  of  troops; 

H.  R.  8.  An  act  to  increase  the  pay  of  privates  and  noncommis- 
sioned officers  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States; 


Sept.  16, 1862.]  SENATE.  285 

H.  R.  9.  An  act  to  increase  the  Signal  Corps; 

H.  R.  10.  An  act  to  regulate  the  rank  of  officers  of  the  provisional 
corps  of  engineers;  and 

H.  R.  1-i.  Joint  resolution  on  the  late  victories  and  the  crossing  of 
the  Potomac  by  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia. 

The  T)ill  (H.  R.  11)  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  certain  claims 
against  the  Confederate  States  in  the  State  of  Missouri  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Claims. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  cer- 
tain persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Maxwell  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Dortch,  viz:  To  strike 
out  the  words  "justices  of  the  peace"  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the 
words  "such  State  officers  as  the  State  may  authorize  to  be  excepted," 

Mr.  Maxwell  modified  the  same,  at  the  suggestion  of  Mr.  Phelan, 
by  striking  out  the  word  ;>excepted"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the 
word  "enrolled." 

Mr.  Dortch  also  (by  consent)  modified  his  amendment,  at  the  sug- 
gestion of  Mr.  Burnett,  by  striking  out  the  words  "justices  of  the 
peace"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "except  such  State 
officers  as  the  several  States  may  have  declared  by  law  to  be  liable  to 
militia  duty,  or  may  hereafter  be  excepted  by  the  several  States." 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Maxwell,  as  modified,  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Dortch,  as 
modified, 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -<  XTea 

'  |  Nays  .  14 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Haynes,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton, 
Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown.  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Hemy,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes.  and  Sparrow. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Dortch,  as  modified. 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -<  xTeas~ 

'  (  Nays . 9 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  3*eas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Lewis,  Orr,  Phelan,  Semmes,  and  Sparrow. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Peyton,  Preston, 
Wigfall.  and  Yancey. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "States,"  in  the  seventh  line,  the  words  "and  the  officers  of  the 
militia  in  the  several  States," 


286  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  16. 1*2. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  after 
the  \vord  'Maw."  in  the  eleventh  line,  to  the  word  "are."  in  the  fifty  - 
first  line,  and  inserting 

and  such  other  persons  as  may  l>e  exempted  by  the  Secretary  of  War  upon  the 
ground  of  the  public  interests,  by  regulations  to  be  made  by  him  for  that  purpose. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Davis  by  inserting  after  the  word  "purpose:"  as  follow.-: 

Provided,  That  all  blacksmiths,  all  pilots  and  persons  engaged  in  the  marine  service; 
the  president,  superintendents,  and  conductors,  treasurer,  clerk,  engineers,  managers, 
mechanics  in  the  active  sen-ice  and  employment  of  railroad  companies,  not  to  embrace 
laborers,  porters,  and  messengers;  the  president,  general  superintendent,  captains, 
engineers,  chief  clerk,  and  mechanics  of  all  companies  engaged  in  river  and  canal 
navigation,  and  all  captains  of  boats  and  engineers  therein  employed;  all  foremen, 
pressmen,  and  journeymen  printers  employed  in  printing  newspapers  having  at  least 
one  thousand  bona  fide  subscribers,  and  those  employed  in  printing  for  the  state 
governments;  every  "minister  of  religion  licensed  to  preach  according  to  the  rules  of 
his  sect,  and  in  regular  discharge  of  ministerial  duties;  all  physicians  in  actual  prac- 
tice of  their  profession;  all  millers  and  engineers  actually  employed  in  manufacturing 
breadstuffs;  superintendents  and  operators  in  wool  and  cotton  factories,  and  in  the 
production  and  manufacture  of  coal  and  iron,  are  hereby  exempted  from  military 
service. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  both  the  amendments  lie  on  the 
table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,     x  '  as"  ' 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Clay.  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis. 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr.  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow, 
and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Dortch,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendments  were  laid  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
eleventh  and  twelfth  lines,  the  words  "all  persons  actually  engaged  in 
carrying  the  mail," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out.  in  the 
twelfth,  thirteenth,  and  fourteenth  lines,  the  words  "all  ferrymen  on 
post  routes,  not  to  exceed  one  in  number  at  any  locality." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  btll  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "the,"  in  line  14,  the  word  "merchant." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
fifteenth,  sixteenth,  seventeenth,  and  eighteenth  lines,  the  words 

the  president,  superintendents,  conductors,  treasurer,  chief  clerk,  engineers,  mana- 
gers, mechanics  in  the  active  service  and  employment  of  railroad  companies,  not  to 
embrace  laborers,  porters,  and  messengers, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  words  proposed  to  be  stricken 
out  by  inserting,  after  the  word  "managers."  in  the  sixteenth  line,  the 
word.- ">tation  agents,  .-oction  masters,  two  expert  track  hands  to  each 
-i  rtion  of  eight  miles:  and" 

it  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 


Sept.  16, 1862.]  SENATE.  287 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Hill  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment  ? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  ''messengers,"  in  the  eighteenth  line,  the  words  " presidents, 
cashiers,  and  tellers  of  banks," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancej7,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  from 
the  eighteenth  to  the  twenty-third  line,  the  words 

the  president,  general  superintendent,  and  operators  of  telegraph  companies,  the 
local  superintendent  and  operators  of  said  companies,  not  to  exceed  four  in  number 
at  any  locality  but  that  of  the  seat  of  government  of  the  Confederate  States, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "all,"  line  26,  the  word  "editors," 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Davis  by  striking  out  the  word  "editors"  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "one  editor  for  each  paper," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Davis, 
as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  xr6aS  14 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Lewis,  Peyton,  Sparrow,  and 
Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter, 
Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after 
"foremen,"  line  26,  the  word  "pressmen," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey.  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after 
"newspapers,"  line  28,  the  words  "having  at  least  one  thousand  bona 
fide  subscribers," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "newspapers,"  line  28.  the  words  "having  at  least  five  hundred 
bona  fide  subscribers," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
thirtieth,  thirty-first,  and  thirt3T-second  lines,  the  words  "every  min- 
ister of  the  gospel,  licensed  to  preach  according  to  the  rules  of  his  sect, 
and  in  the  regular  discharge  of  ministerial  duties," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  \  ^ea 

'  (  Nays 1  < 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 


288  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  17, 1862. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Hill,  and  Lewis. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter,  Max- 
well, Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  Wig- 
fall,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  lines  30 
and  31,  the  words  "licensed  to  preach  according  to  the  rules  of  his 
sect,  and"  and  inserting  after  the  word  "ministerial,"  line  32,  the 
words  "and  pastoral," 

After  debate,  , 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  17,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Maxwell  presented  a  memorial  of  Walker  Anderson,  praying 
remuneration  for  the  loss  of  certain  moneys;  which  was  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Claims. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  7)  in  relation  to  the  transfer  of  troops, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  T)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  10)  to  regulate  the  rank  of  officers  of  the 
provisional  corps  of  engineers,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  10)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  6)  to  provide  for  raising  and  organizing 
in  the  States  of  Missouri  and  Kentucky  additional  forces  for  the  Pro- 
visional Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  reported  it  with  an  amend- 
ment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  consideration 
of  the  bill  (S.  73)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establish- 


Sept.  17. 1862.]  SENATE.  289 

ment  and  organization  of  a  general  stall  for  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America." 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

Mr.  Burnett  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  wa.s  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Retolved,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  inquire  into  the  propriety  of  so 
amending  existing  laws  as  t<>  require  all  disbursing  orticers  of  the  Government  to 
execute  a  covenant,  instead  of  a  bond,  with  stipulated  penalty;  and  that  they  report 
by  bill. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

M'r.  Prifideitt:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two 
enrolled  bills.  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}'  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  74:.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the 
public  defense;*'  and 

H.  K.  1.  An  act  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  additional  officers 
of  artillery  for  ordnance  dtitii •-. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last  reported  to  have 
been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate, 
and  l>3r  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  his  approval. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  »52)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States."  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Hill,  viz:  To  strike  out.  in  lines  30  and  31,  the  words 
"licensed  to  preach  according  to  the  rules  of  his  sect"1  and  inserting, 
after  the  word  "ministerial,"  line  32.  the  words  "and  pastoral," 

Mr.  Hill  withdrew  the  same. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  line 
30.  the  words  "the  gospel"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word 
"religion,"  and  by  striking  out,  in  the  same  line,  the  word  "  licensed" 
and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word  "authorized." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "  religion."  line  30,  the  words  "over  the  age  of  thirty-tive  years." 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "duties,"  line  32,  the  words  "all  persons  who  have  been  and  now 
are  members  of  the  Spciet}1-  of  Friends  and  the  Association  of  Dunkers, 
in  regular  membership  in  their  respective  denominations," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the  amend- 
ment exempting  the  members  of  the  Society  of  Friends  and  the  Asso- 
ciation of  Dunkers  [be  reconsidered];  and 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Maxwell  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

\Vill  the  Senate  reconsider  the  vote  on  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  wav  "  19 

c  J— VOL  2—04 19 


290  JOUKNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  17,  1868. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  yeas  and  navs  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Hill,  Maxwell,  Phelan,  and  Semmes. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Mr—  r-.  Burnett,  Davis,  Ilaynos.  Henry.  Hunter,  Lewis,  Orr.  Pey- 
ton, Preston,  Sparrow,  AVigfall.  and  Yatuvv. 

So  the  motion  was  not  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  after  the  word 
"physicians,"  line  32,  the  words  "who  are  now  and  for  the  last  tive 
years  have  been." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Hill  by  striking  out  the  same  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 

one  physician,  who  has  been  in  the  practice  of  his  profession,  as  his  regular  vocation, 
for  at  least  two  years  from  the  passage  of  this  act,  for  every  population  of  tin- 

county  in  which  he  resides;  said  physician  to  be  selected  by  the  county  courts  of  the 
respective  counties; 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Hill, 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelau,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  lines 
33,  34,  35,  36,  and  37,  the  words 

all  shoemakers  and  tanners  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  shoes  or  leather;  and 
harness  makers  and  saddlers  actually  employed  in  their  trades;  all  millers  actually 
employed  in  manufacturing  breadstuff  s  or  subsistence; 

and  inserting 

all  shoemakers,  tanners,  harness  makers,  saddlers,  blacksmith?,  wagon  makers,  millers, 
and  millwrights,  skilled  and  actually  employed,  as  their  regular  vocation,  in  said 
trades,  whilst  so  actually  employed:  Proi-ided,  Said  persons  shall  make  oath,  in 
writing,  that  they  are  so  skilled,  and  actually  employed  at  the  time,  as  their  regular 
vocation,  in  one  of  the  above  trades. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Phelan  by  striking  out  the  words 

Provided,  Said  persons  shall  inakeoath,  in  writing,  that  thev  are  so  skilled,  and  actually 
employed  at  the  time,  as  their  regular  vocation,  in  one  of  the  above  trades, 


It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  f        ' 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  pivsmt, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Seimno.-.  Wi^t'all, 
and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Mitchel,  Orr. 
Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  and  Sparrow. 

bo  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Phelan  by  inserting  after  the  word  "  trade-,"  at  the  end  of  said 
amendment,  the  words  "which  affidavit  shall  only  be  prinia  facie 
evidence  of  the  facts  therein  stated," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 


Sept.  17, 1862.]  SENATE.  291 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Phelan  as  amended, 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in 
line  43,  the  words  "and  operators," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in 
line  45,  the  word  "professors"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word 
"teachers," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in 
line 45,  the  word  "and,"  after  the  word  "colleges,"  and  inserting,  after 
the  word  "academies,"  the  words  "  and  schools,  who  have  been  regularly 
engaged  as  such  for  two  years  previous  to  the  passage  of  this  act," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  after 
the  word  "act,"  in  the  amendment  last  agreed  to,  the  words  "and  all 
students  in  colleges  under  twenty-one  years  of  age," 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Semmes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in 
lines  4t>,  47,  and  48,  the  words  "and  students  in  theological  seminaries, 
being  candidates  for  admission  to  the  Christian  ministry." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  words  proposed  to  be 
stricken  out  by  inserting  after  the  word  "and,"  in  line  46,  the  words 
"all  persons  who  at  the  commencement  of  the  war  were  and  still  are," 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Preston, 

Mr.  Phelan  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  from  the 
word  "war."  in  the  forty-fourth  line,  to  the  word  "all,"  in  the  forty- 
eighth  line,  the  words 

all  presidents  and  teachers  of  colleges,  academies,  and  schools,  who  have  been  regu- 
larly engaged  as  such  for  two  years  previous  to  the  passage  of  this  act,  and  theological 
seminaries, 

Mr.  Hill  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 


292  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  17, 1862. 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -I 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-tif th  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Hill,  and  Phelan. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Hunter, 
Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow, 
Wigfall,  and  Yance}T. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "  seminaries,"  line  46,  the  words 

all  artisans,  mechanics,  and  employees  in  the  establishments  of  the  Government  for 
the  manufacture  of  arms,  ordnance,  ordnance  stores,  and  other  munitions  of  war, 
who  may  be  certified  by  the  officer  in  charge  thereof  as  necessary  for  such  establish- 
ments; also,  all  artisans,  mechanics,  and  employees  in  the  establishments  of  such 
persons  as  are  or  may  be  engaged  under  contracts  with  the  Government  in  furnishing 
arms,  ordnance,  ordnance  stores,  and  other  munitions  of  Avar:  Prori<le<l,  That  the 
Chief  of  the  Ordnance  Bureau,  or  some  ordnance  officer  authorized  by  him  for  the  pur- 
pose, shall  approve  of  khe  number  of  the  operatives  required  in  such  establishments, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
words  "required  in  such  establishments,"  in  the  amendment  last 
agreed  to,  the  words 

all  persons  employed  in  the  manufacture  of  arms  or  ordnance  of  any  kind  by  the 
several  States,  or  by  contracts  to  furnish  the  same  to  the  several  State  governments, 
whom  the  governor  or  secretary  of  state  thereof  may  certify  to  be  necessary  to  the 
same, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
words  "  necessary  to  the  same,"  in  the  amendment  last  agreed  to,  the 
words 

all  persons  engaged  in  the  construction  of  ships,  gunboats,  engines,  sails,  or  other 
articles  necessary  to  the  public  defense,  under  the  direction  of  the  Secretary  of  the 
Navy, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "  Navy,"  in  the  amendment  last  agreed  to,  the  words 

one  overseer  on  each  plantation  cultivated  exclusively  by  negro  labor,  and  owned  by 
any  person  in  the  civil  or  military  service  of  the  Confederate  or  State  governments, 
or  any  minor,  or  widow,  or  unmarried  woman,  or  person  not  of  sound  mind, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Sparrow,  by  striking  out  the  words  "civil  or," 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  the  Senate  adjourn, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Ordered,  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  Friday  next. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr.  Phelan, 
that  the  Senate  adjourn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Preston  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

After  debate, 


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Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question:  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 
Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 
It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  the   question   to   agree   to   the   amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Sparrow,  as  amended, 
A  debate  arose;  and 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 
The  Senate  adjourned. 

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBKK  19,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  }>y  Mr.  Maxwell, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 
The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  I'ri'xidfiit:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  18th  instant,  approved 
ami  signed  the  following  act: 

S.  74.   An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the  public  defense." 

Ordered  *  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  15,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  Mutt-*: 

In  compliance  with  the  request  expressed  in  your  resolution  of  the  12th  instant,  I 
herewith  return  your  resolution  of  the  8th  instant,  asking  information  as  to  the  num- 
ber of  troops  furnished  by  each  State  to  the  Confederate  Army  since  the  commence- 
ment of  the  war. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordei^ed,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  17th  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  13.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Commander  Farrand,  of  the  Confederate 
Navy,  senior  officer  in  command  of  the  naval  and  military  forces,  and  Capt.  A. 
Drewry,  senior  military  officer,  and  the  officers  and  men  under  their  command,  at 
Drewry's  Bluff,  on  the"l5th  May,  1862. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the  Sec- 
retary of  the  Treasury  in  relation  to  the  payment  of  claims  of  soldiers 
for  arrears  of  pay,  bounty,  etc.;  which  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

The  President  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication  from  the  Sec- 
retary of  the  Treasury  in  relation  to  the  appropriation  of  the  war  tax 
of  the  State  of  Arkansas,  by  the  commanding  general  of  the  Trans- 
Mississippi  Department:  which  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Davis,  from  the  Committee  on  Claims,  in  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  11)  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  certain  claims  against 


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the  Confederate  States  in  the  State  of  Missouri,  reported  it  without 
amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  K.  11)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pti.-s  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Seinmes  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  communicate  to  the  Senate  the  names 
of  all  disbursing  officers  reported  by  the  Second  Auditor  to  the  Comptroller  as 
defaulters,  together  with  the  amount  now  standing  charged  to  each  officer  so  reported, 
and  the  date  of  the  last  rendition  of  accounts  by  each  of  said  officers,  anil  the  amount 
of  bond  given  by  them,  respectively,  for  the  faithful  performance  of  duty. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consider- 
ation of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  as  amended,  viz: 

To  insert,  as  an  independent  clause,  the  following: 

One  overseer  on  each  plantation  cultivated  exclusively  by  negro  labor,  and  owned 
by  any  person  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate  or  State  governments,  or  any 
minor,  or  widow,  or  unmarried  person,  or  person  not  of  sound  mind, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 
Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  the  fol- 
lowing independent  clause: 

One  overseer  on  each  plantation  cultivated  by  negro  labor,  and  owned  by  any  per- 
son absent  in  the  service  of  the  Confederate  or  State  governments,  or  by  any  minor, 
widow,  or  unmarried  woman,  or  person  not  of  sound  mind:  Provided,  That  thive 
respectable  neighbors  of  the  plantation  aforesaid  shall  make  affidavit  that  such 
overseer  is  necessary  for  the  public  safety,  which  affidavit  shall  be  delivered  to  the 
enrolling  officer. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Semmes,  by  striking  out  the  same,  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the 
following: 

One  overseer  for  each  plantation  cultivated  by  slave  labor,  owned  by  any  person 
in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate  States,  or  any  minor,  widow,  unmarried 
woman,  or  person  of  unsound  mind,  on  which  an  overseer  was  employed  at  an 
annual  salary,  as  an  overseer  only,  on  the  sixteenth  day  of  April  last,  and  on  which 
there  is  no  overseer,  or  if  one,  subject  to  enrollment,  or  upon  which  the  owner  was 
his  own  overseer:  Provided,  That  where  the  owner  was  his  own  overseer  he,  or  his 
representative,  shall  file,  in  addition  to  his  affidavit  hereinafter  required,  the  affidavit 
of  three  respectable  citizens  residing  in  the  vicinity  of  said  plantation,  that  an  over- 
seer is  necessary  for  the  control  of  the  slaves  thereon,  and  the  peace  and  security  of 
the  neighborhood:  Ami  /n-oi-lilnl  jmiln'i;  That  on  plantations  owned  by  the  same 
person,  not  more  than  five  miles  apart,  only  one  overseer  shall  be  exempted:  Ami 
provided  also,  That  the  owner,  his  or  her  representative,  of  any  such  plantation  as 
above  specified,  shall  file  his  or  her  affidavit  with  the  governor  of  the  State  within 
which  said  plantation  is  located,  setting  forth  the  facts  above  required  to  entitle  such 
plantation  to  the  benefits  of  this  act,  together  with  the  number  of  slaves  thereon 
between  the  ages  of  sixteen  and  forty-five  years,  and  shall  pay  into  the  treasury  of 
the  State  live  dollars  for  each  of  said  slaves.  Thereupon  the  said  owner,  his  or  her 
representative,  shall  he  entitled  In  receive  from  the  governor  a  certificate  that  he  or 
she  has  complied  with  the  provisions  of  this  act.  Upon  the  presentation  of  said 


Sept.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  295 

certificate  to  an  enrolling  officer,  any  person  designated  bv  the  said  owner,  his  or 
her  representative,  if  such  person  so  desire,  shall  be  enrolled,  but  exempted;  and 
the  said  officer  shall  indorse  opposite  such  person's  name  the  words  "exempted  on 
governor's  certificate."  If  the  person  desired  to  be  obtained  as  an  overseer  be  then 
in  the  military  service  of  the  Confederate  States,  upon  presentation  of  said  certificate 
to  the  Secretary  of  War,  or  to  the  commandant  of  a  camp  of  instruction,  or  com- 
manding officer'of  the  regiment  or  battalion  to  which  such  person  belongs,  said  per- 
son, if  he  so  desire,  shall  be  discharged  therefrom,  and  the  officer  by  whom  he  is  so 
discharged  shall  indorse  upon  the  proper  muster  roll  the  words  "discharged  on 
governor's  certificate."  and  the  date  thereof;  and  any  person  so  exempted  or  dis- 
charged, upon  leaving  the  service  of  the  party  upon  whose  application  his  exemption 
or  discharge  was  obtained,  shall  immediately  report  himself  to  the  nearest  camp  of 
instruction,  if  there  be  any,  within  said  State:  if  not.  to  the  commanding  general  of 
the  department  within  which  said  plantation  is  comprised;  but  if  such  person  at  the 
time  of  his  discharge  wiw  a  member  of  a  regiment  or  battalion,  he  shall  report  him- 
self to  the  commanding  ollicer  thereof,  and  on  his  failure  to  report  himself  as  above 
provided,  within  sixty  days  from  the  time  of  leaving  service  as  aforesaid,  he  shall  be 
held  and  treated  in  all  respects  as  a  deserter. 

On  motion  by  Air.  Clark,  to  amend  the  words  proposed  to  be  stricken 
out  of  the  amendment  proposed  by  Air.  Semmos,  by  inserting  before 
the  word  "service''  the  word  "military," 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  \  ATea 

'  (  Nays 14 

On  motion  by  Air.  Clark, 

Theyt'as  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Preston,  and 
Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clay,  Dortch,  HajTnes,  Henry,  Hill,  Mitchel,  Old- 
ham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Air.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  words  proposed  to  be  stricken 
out  of  the  amendment  proposed  by  Air.  Semmes,  by  striking  out  the 
words  "and  owned  by  any  person  absent  in  the  service  of  the  Con- 
federate or  State  governments,"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the 
following:  "upon  which  as  many  as  twenty  slaves  are  worked,  and 
owned  by  persons  not  residing  upon  the  same," 

Air.  Brown  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  v- 

On  motion  by  Air.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  na}Ts  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Hill,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr, 
Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter, 
Maxwell,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Phelan  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Semmes, 


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Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  -^    T'  •  '  ~(8 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  %yeas  and  na}rs  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Phelan,  Preston,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  :uv. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes, 
Henr\T,  Hill,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Pej'ton,  Semmes, 
Sparrow,  and  Yance}T. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  that  the  vote  on  the  rejection  of  the  amend- 
ment proposed  by  Mr.  Yance}"  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Semmes,  providing  for  the  exemption  of  one  overseer  on  each  plantation 
upon  which  as  many  as  twenty  slaves  are  worked,  etc.,  be  reconsidered. 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Heniy,  Hill,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr, 
Semmes,  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Peyton,  Phelan, 
and  Preston. 

The  said  amendment  being  again  under  consideration, 

Mr.  Yancey  (by  consent)  modified  the  same;  and 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  as  modified, 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded; 

Pending  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  Senate  adjourn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Yancey, 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  xT°afS  "  -j-. 

On  motion  }>y  Mr.  Dortch, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  ullinnaf  i\ •<•  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Clay,  Henry,  Hill,  Orr,  Semmc>.  Sparrow,  Wigfall, 
and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  arc. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes.  Lewis,  Maxwell, 
Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phelan,  and  Preston. 

So  the  amendment,  upon  reconsideration,  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Semmes,  by  inserting  before  the  word  "one,"  in  the  first  line  thereof, 


Sept.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  297 

the  words  "persons  exempted  from  military  duty  by  ordinance  of  any 
State  convention;  and," 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives-!  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled 

A  bill  (H.  R.  3)  to  authorize  an  issue  of  Confederate  States  bonds, 
to  meet  a  contract  made  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  for  six  ironclad 
vessels  of  war,  and  steam  engines  and  boilers. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last  reported  to  have 
been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by 
him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for 
his  approval. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  sub- 
mitted by  Mr.  Haynes  on  the  15th  instant  in  relation  to  the  fortifica- 
tion of  the  Tennessee  and  Cumberland  rivers. 

Mr.  Ha\rnes  (by  consent)  modified  the  resolution  so  as  to  read: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  report  a  bill  to 
the  Senate  directing  that  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  to  provide  for  the  fortification  and  defense  of  the  Cumberland,  Tennessee,  and 
Alabama  rivers. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  striking  out  all 
after  the  word  "Resolved"  and  inserting: 

That,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate,  the  rivers  Tennessee  and  Cumberland,  in  the 
States  of  Kentucky  and  Tennessee,  and  the  river  Alabama,  in  the  State  of  Alabama, 
should,  at  the  earliest  practicable  period,  be  put  in  a  state  of  defense  by  obstructions 
in  their  channels,  and  by  field  or  other  fortifications  near  the  points  obstructed,  and 
that  the  attention  of  the  War  and  Navy  Departments  is  hereby  called  to  these  mat- 
ters of  defense,  that  they  may,  if  they  deem  it  necessary,  ask  for  the  requisite  appro- 
priations for  such  defenses. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Clay  by  inserting  after  "Alabama,"  in  the  fourth  line,  the  word's 
"mid  the  ApalachicoLi  River  in  the  State  of  Florida," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  .amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Clay  by  adding  thereto  the  words  "and  also  such  defenses  on  the 
Mississippi  River  as  will  protect  the  mouths  of  White,  Arkansas, 
Ya/oo,  and  Red  rivers," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  that  the  resolution  and  amendment  lie 
on  the  table, 

The  question  being  put, 

A  division  of  the  Senate  was  called  for;  and 

It  appearing  on  a  count  that  the  Senate  were  equally  divided, 

The  Secretary,  under  the  thirtieth  rule  of  the  Senate,  took  the  deci- 
sion of  the  President,  wrho  voted  in  the  negative. 


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So  the  motion  was  not  agreed  to. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Clay, 
as  amended, 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  •]  -M-eaS  JJKI 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Phelan,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Haynes,  Henry,  Preston,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  resolution  as  amended, 

Mr.  Hill  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  resolution  ? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  resolution  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  sub- 
mitted by  Mr.  Haynes  on  the  15th  instant,  instructing  the  Committee 
on  Naval  Affairs  to  inquire  into  the  expediency  of  building  a  sufficient 
number  of  gunboats  for  the  defense  of  the  Tennessee  and  Cumberland 
rivers;  and 

The  resolution  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary : 

RICHMOND,  September  15,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  1,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment  in 
the  Provisional  Anny  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Major-generals. 

Lafayette  McLaws,  May  23, 1862,  Georgia. 

A.  P.  Hill,  May  26,  1862,  Virginia. 

Richard  H.  Anderson,  July  14,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

J.  E.  B.  Stuart,  July  25,  1862,  Virginia. 

Richard  Taylor,  July  28,  1862,  Louisiana. 

S.  B.  Buckner,  August  16,  1862,  Kentucky. 

Jones  M.  Withers,  August  16,  1862,  Alabama. 

Brigadier-generals. 

Joseph  Finegan,  April  23, 1862,  Florida. 
James  G.  Martin,  May  17,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
Thomas  L.  Clingman,  May  17,  1862,  North  Carolina. 


Sept.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  299 

Samuel  Garland,  jr.,  May  23,  1862,  Virginia. 
Wade  Hampton,  May  23,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

D.  W.  Adams,  May  23,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Louis  Hubert,  May  26,  1862,  Louisiana. 
J.  C.  Moore,  May  26,  1862,  Texas. 

A.  R.  Wright,  June  3,  1862,  Georgia. 
James  L.  Keniper,  June  3, 1862,  Virginia. 
James  J.  Archer,  June  3,  1862,  Maryland. 
George  B.  Anderson,  June  9,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

B.  H.  Robertson,  June  9,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  R.  Jones,  June  25,  1862,  Virginia. 

St.  John  R.  Liddell,  July  17,  1862,  Arkansas. 
N.  B.  Forrest,  July  21,  1862,  Tennes-.-,-. 
W.  D.  Tender,  July  22,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
M.  Jenkins,  July  22,  18i>2,  South  Carolina. 
Martin  K.  Green,  July  23,  1862,  Missouri. 
Fitzhugh  Lee,  July  25,  1S62,  Virginia. 
Harry  T.  Hays,  July  25,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Johnson  Hagood,  July  21,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
A.  G.  Jenkins,  August  5,  1862,  Virginia. 
W.  E.  Starke,  August  6,  1862,  Louisiana. 
William  Barksdale,  Auvrust  12,  1862,  Mississippi. 
Edward  D.  Tracy,  August  16,  1862,  Alabama. 
M.  D.  Ector,  Texas. 

E.  A.  Perry,  Florida. 
.    John  Gregg,  Texas. 

J.  C.  Brown,  Tennessee. 

A.  H.  Colquitt,  Georgia. 
Junius  Daniel,  North  Carolina. 

ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S  DEPARTMENT. 
Lieutatant-oolonelg. 

George  G.  Garner,  July  2,  1862,  Louisiana. 
George  W.  Brent.  July  2,  1862,  Virginia. 
W.  K.  Beard,  July  2,  1862. 
H.  W.  Waltc-r,  July  2,  1862. 

Majors. 

William  S.  Barton,  April  29,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

James  Barbour,  April  29,  1862,  Virginia. 

John  T.  Pickett,  May  12,  1862,  Kentucky. 

Henry  E.  Peyton,  May  12,  1862,  Virginia. 

J.  Lyle  Clarke,  May  (»'.  1862,  Florida. 

R.  L.  Dabney,  May  12,  1862,  Virginia. 

John  Dunwody.  May  15,  1862,  Georgia. 

Thomas  M.  Jack,  May  17,  1862,  Tennessee. 

L.  R.  Page,  May  20,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Peter  Mallett,  May  21,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Henry  Bryan,  May  26,  1862,  Virginia. 

James  M.  Goggin,  June  4,  1862,  Georgia. 

James  B.  Dorman,  June  12,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  G.  Swanson,  June  12,  IStiL'.  Alabama. 

G.  M.  Sorrel,  June  24,  1862,  Alabama. 

J.  W.  Fairfax,  June  24,  1862,  Alabama. 

Micajah  F.  Berry,  July  2,  1862.  Mississippi. 

Michael  R.  Clark,  July  2,  1862,  Mississippi. 

S.  St.  George  Rogers,  July  5,  1862,  Florida. 

R.  C.  Morgan,  July  8,  1862,  Virginia. 

W.  T.  Walthall,  July  12,  1862,  Alabama. 

J.  L.  Cross,  July  14,  1862,  Virginia. 

T.  S.  Mclntosh,"  July  16,  1862,  Georgia. 

B.  Sloan,  July  16,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
William  H.  Ker,  July  17,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
William  M.  Levy,  July  31,  1862,  Louisiana. 

E.  Surget,  July  31,  1862,  Louisiana. 


300  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  19,  1862. 

J.  W.  Tayloe,  July  31,  18*12,  Louisiana. 

Norman  R.  Fitz  Hugh,  August  8.  1862.  Virginia. 

Heros  von  Borcke.  August  S.  istii'. 

J.  T.  W.  Hairston,  August  s.  lst>2,  Virginia! 

B.  Barrow,  August  11,  1862,  Tenn-  - 

H.  S.  Bradford,  August  11.  1862.  Tennessee. 

R.  D.  Crittenden,  August  13,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

T.  B.  Roy,  Auirust  15.  INV_>,  Georgia. 

Thomas  S.  Mills.  August  15,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Thomas  J.  Clay,  August  16,  1862,  Kentucky. 

T.  J.  Peyton  (not  yet  appointed),  Virginia. 


John  F.  Lay,  to  take  rank  April  29,  1862,  Virginia. 

Mallory  P.  King,  to  take  rank  April  I'M.  1NJ2,  Georgia. 

W.  A.  Smith,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Missouri. 

John  M.  Otey.  to  take  rank  .May  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

Wilk.  Call,  to  take  rank  May  1/1862. 

Albert  M.  Lea,  to  take  rank"  May  1,1- 

W.  B.  Myers,  to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  Virginia. 

Walter  Wrenn,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

Thomas  Croxton,  to  take  rank  May  1,  lsi>2.  Virginia. 

Kinloch  Falconer,  to  take  rank  May  1,  ls»>2.  Mississippi. 

Dudley  D.  Pendleton,  to  take  rank  "May  ±.'.  IM>L>. 

G.  W.'McCauley,  to  take  rank  April  2:5.  lsi>2.  Kentucky. 

Joseph  L.  Robertson,  to  take  rank  May  5,  1862,  Kentiu-ky. 

James  C.  McRae,  to  take  rank  May  30,  1S62.  North  Carolina. 

R.  R.  Hutchinson,  to  take  rank  June  6,  1862,  Missouri. 

W.  S.  Winder,  to  take  rank  June  10,  1862,  Maryland. 

E.  P.  Bryan,  to  take  rank  June  10,  1862. 

R.  H.  Catlett,  to  take  rank  June  11,  1862,  Virginia. 

G.  W.  Alexander,  to  take  rank  June  12.  18ti2,  Maryland. 

Henry  Wirz,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  Maryland. 

James  W.  Pegram,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  Virginia. 

Walter  K.  Martin,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  Virginia. 

Robert  H.  Archer,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  Virginia. 

A.  S.  Pendleton,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Virginia. 

W.  T.  Fry,  to  take  rank  June  14,  1862,  Virginia. 

Beall  Hempstead,  to  take  rank  June  19,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Thomas  L.  Farish,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Virginia. 

Tom  P.  Ochiltree,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862.  Texas. 

Wright  C.  Schaumburg,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Missouri. 

John  S.  Braxton,  to  take  rank  June  2,  1862,  Virginia. 

W.  M.  Reed,  to  take  rank  June  27,  1862,  Tennessee. 

J.  D.  Bradford,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Louisiana. 

D.  H.  Poole,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862. 

G.  Campbell  Brown,  to  take  rank  May  4,  1862,  Virginia. 

D.  W.  Flowerree,  to  take  rank  June  3,  1862,  Virginia. 

James  M.  Loughborough,  to  take  rank  June  25,  1862,  Missouri. 

Don  P.  Halsey,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Virginia. 

J.  F.  Belton,  to  take  rank  June  21,  1862,  Florida. 

Welcome  G.  demons,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

Benjamin  F.  Phillips,  to  take  rank  May  19,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Thomas  H.  Malone,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Charles  Pickett,  to  take  rank  May  21,  1862,  Virginia. 

Sam.  T.  Bayly,  to  take  rank  July  7,  1862,  Maryland. 

George  Williamson,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Man-land. 

Theodore  G.  Barker,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 

John  G.  Meem,  jr..  to  take  rank  July  7,  1862. 

V.  J.  B.  Girardey.  'to  take  rank  June  21,  1862,  Georgia. 

S.  A.  McClung,  to  take  rank  April  24,  lst',2,  Alabama. 

Sam.  A.  Ashe,  to  take  rank  July  12,  186:.',  North  Carolina. 

J.  F.  Girault,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  Florida. 

Walter  E.  Winn,  to  take  rank  June  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 

L.  S.  Talbott,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Thomas  Rowland,  to  take  rank  July  22,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

James  Benagh,  to  take  rank  July  15,  1862,  Florida. 


Sept.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  301 

W.  R.  Barksdale,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  Mississippi. 
Clifton  H.  Smith,  to  take  rank  April  L':;,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  H.  New,  to  take  rank  July  2H,  1862,  Ixmisiana. 
J.  D.  Darden,  to  take  rank  July  31,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  Henry  Brown,  to  take  rank  May  13,  1862,  Texas. 
Charles  G.  Rogers,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 
W.  A.  Goodman,  to  take  rank  June  28,  1862,  Mississippi. 
H.  H.  Harrison,  to  take  rank  July  6,  1862,  Virginia. 
G.  D.  Bradford,  to  take  rank  July  7,  1862,  Louisiana. 
James  W.  Mangum,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Texas. 
J.  H.  Pearce,  to  take  rank  July  24,  a/62,  Virginia. 

B.  F.  Blackburn,  to  take  rank  June  26,  1862,  Arkansas. 
J.  Dugue  Ferguson,  to  take  rank  July  30,  1862,  Virginia. 
Nicholas  Fitzhugh,  to  take  rank  August  6,  1862,  Virginia. 
Jos.  Manigault,  to  take  rank  August  11,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

C.  A.  Seabrook,  to  take  rank  July  22,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
W.  F.  Nance,  to  take  rank  August  8,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Edmund  H.  Cummins,  to  take  rank  July  7,  Ism',  Maryland. 
W.  N.  Starke,  to  take  rank  August  9,  1862,  Louisiana. 

R.  W.  Wooley,  to  take  rank  August  2,  1862,  Kentucky. 
F.  T.  Hawks.' to  take  rank  July  7,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
Edward  White,  to  take  rank  August  8,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

C.  M.  Selph,  to  take  rank  Jnly  15,  1862,  Florida. 

D.  M.  Du  Bose,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

Aids-de-wnnji,  n-lth  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

Thomas  J.  Turner,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  M.  Wiley,  to  take  rank  April  25,  1862,  Alabama. 
James  L.  Fraser,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Alabama. 
Joseph  C.  Habersham,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 
John  H.  Maury,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Virginia. 
Alc4e  Dupre,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Louisiana. 
A.  N.  T.  Beauregard,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Edward  R.  Tarver,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Texas. 
James  D.  Darden,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 
James  D.  Gist,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Reuben  W.  Blackwell,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Alabama. 
George  W.  Peterkin,  to  take  rank  May  22,  1862,  Virginia. 

A.  H.  Todd,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Kentucky. 

B.  F.  Hudgins,  to  take  rank  May  20,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  C.  Taylor,  to  take  rank  May  10,  1862,  Virginia. 

E.  P.  Barbour,  to  take  rank  May  5,  1862,  Kentucky. 
R.  AV.  Brown,  to  take  rank  June  10,  1862,  Maryland. 
George  H.  Caperton,  to  take  rank  Jxine  11,  1862,  Virginia. 
James  A.  Reid,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
W.  N.  Wellington,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  Virginia. 
Oliver  H.  Thomas,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  Maryland. 
D.  P.  Buckner,  to  take  rank  May  19,  1862,  Arkansas. 
Philip  T.  Sutton,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Alabama. 
John  J.  Wise,  to  take  rank  May  22,  1862,  Virginia. 
Benjamin  E.  Bentou,  to  take  rank  May  13,  1862,  Texas. 
Robert  A.  Hatcher,  to  take  rank  June  27,  1862,  Tennessee. 
W.  T.  Blakemore,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 
Edmond  B.  Briggs,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 
Randolph  H.  McKim,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Maryland. 
Hugh  M.  Nelson,  to  take  rank  May  4,  1862,  Alabama. 

H.  P.  Wallace,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Kentucky. 
J.  Cabell  Breckinridge,  to  take  rank  June  8,  1862,  Kentucky. 
T.  S.  B.  Tucker,  to  take  rank  May  23,  1862,  Georgia. 
Murray  F.  Taylor,  to  take  rank  June  14,  1862,  Virginia. 
Maurice  H.  Garland,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Virginia. 
A.  S.  Hartridge,  to  take  rank  June  17,  1862,  Georgia. 
Francis  Carter,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Missouri. 
George  W.  Clayton,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
William  M.  Davidson,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Florida. 
J.  Rutledge  Finegan,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  Florida. 


302  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  19,  1862. 

William  Yerger,  to  take  rank  June  23,  1862,  Mississippi. 
A.  H.  Sevier,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 
E.  R.  Baird,  to  take  rank  May  21,  1862,  Virginia. 
Leonard  H.  Mangum,  to  take  rank  May  19,  1862,  Arkansas. 
C.  D.  Myers,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  Mississippi. 
S.  M.  Hyaiiis,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Louisiana. 
A.  N.  Parker,  to  take  rank  July  18,  1862,  Mississippi. 
J.  R.  Jones,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  Virginia. 
Rufus  Shoemaker,  to  take  rank  May  16,  1862,  Mississippi. 
Dwight  Martin,  to  take  rank  July  28,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Elliott  Johnston,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1S62,  Virginia. 
P.  E.  Bonford,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Louisiana. 
M.  D.  Bringier,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Joseph  G.  Morrison,  to  take  rank  July  23,  1862,  Virginia. 
Robert  W.  Anderson,  to  take  rank  July  11,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
Thomas  S.  Hardee,  to  take  rank  April  25,  1862,  Georgia. 
Edward  Scott,  to  take  rank  July  7,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Charles  M.  Harper,  to  take  rank  July  22,  1862,  Alabama. 
J.  H.  Linebough,  to  take  rank  July  31,  1862,  Virginia. 
Henry  C.  Lee,  to  take  rank  July  30,  1862,  Virginia. 
R.  Channing  Price,  to  take  rank  July  25,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  Hazlehurst,  to  take  rank  August  6,  1862,  Georgia. 
J.  W.  Jamison,  to  take  rank  July  22,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Jos.  E.  Dwyer,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 
Edward  Cant  well,  to  take  rank  August  8,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
R.  P.  Duncan,  to  take  rank  July  11,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Jacob  Shepperd,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
Francis  von  Phul,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Missouri. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

G.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordwed,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  —  , 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names,  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  Jo, 


SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

MEDICAL   DEPARTMENT. 

Surgeons. 

Alexander  Hart,  Louisiana;  H.  G.  Davidson,  Virginia;  J.  Brownrigg,  Mississippi; 
W.  L.  Nichol,  Tennessee;  W.  E.  Buie,  Mississippi;  Ed.  N.  Carey,  Maryland;  J.  \V. 
Hall,  North  Carolina;  Francis  Sorrel,  Georgia;  J.  W.  C.  Smith,  Mississippi;  Peter 
W.  Young,  North  Carolina;  Peter  Custis,  North  Carolina;  L.  P.  Yandell,  Tennessee; 
Charles  Langenbecher,  Louisiana;  E.  H.  C.  Bailey,  Missouri;  Thomas  D.  Isom, 
Mississippi;  Benjamin  F.  Fessenden,  North  Carolina;  Benjamin  F.  Cobb,  North  Caro- 
lina; William  C.  Warren,  North  Carolina;  Hector  Turner,  North  Carolina;  William 
H.  Doughty,  Georgia;  Richard  B.  Baker,  North  Carolina;  L.  M.  Carn,  Florida; 
Benjamin  Blackfonl,  Virginia;  J.  B.  Davis,  Louisiana;  John  H.  Hunter,  Arkansas; 
A.  P.  Hall,  Alabama;  George  Lumpkin,  Georgia;  B.  M.  Cromwell,  Georgia;  Ben- 
jamin Rhett,  South  Carolina;  Le  G.  G.  Capers,  Georgia;  K.  M.  Scabrook,  South  Caro- 
lina; John  F.  Miller,  North  Carolina';  E.  E.  Jenkins,  South  Carolina;  W.  J.  David, 
South  Carolina;  A.  L.  Breysacher,  Tennessee;  Henry  Izard,  Mississippi;  J.  W.  Pitts, 


Sept.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  303 

Alabama;  J.  F.  Harrington,  Mississippi;  George  E.  Redwood,  Alabama;  E.  A.  Jelks, 
Georgia;  G.  A.  D.  Gait,  Virginia;  B.  W.  Allen,  Virginia;  C.  D.  Fletcher,  Virginia; 
Joseph  B.  Ficklen,  Georgia;  Joseph  A.  S.  Milligan,  Georgia;  A.  Howard  Scott, 
Virginia;  C.  D.  Rice,  South  Carolina;  J.  M.  Rogers,  Mississippi;  W.  S.  Love,  Louisi- 
ana; Oliver  B.  Knode,  Missouri;  James  M.  Hatchett,  Georgia;  William  G.  Bullgch, 
Georgia;  Alfred  B.  Tucker,  Georgia;  William  A.  Xelson,  Virginia;  Adolphus  E. 
Read,  Virginia;  Paul  De  Lacy  Baker,  Alabama;  J.  G.  Broadnax,  Xorth  Carolina; 
Robert  F.  Baldwin,  Virginia;  James  P.  Jervey,  South  Carolina;  G.  Owen,  Alabama; 
P.  G.  Robinson,  Virginia;  B.  F.  Blount,  Alabama;  G.  W.  Currey,  Tennessee;  Edmund 
R.  Walker,  South  Carolina;  Thomas  A.  Proctor,  Virginia;  Benjamin  W.  Bradley, 
South  Carolina;  Gabriel  Harrison,  Georgia;  William  P.  Mallett,  Xorth  Carolina; 
Bedford  BrowTn,  Xorth  Carolina;  James  B.  Read,  Georgia;  Edward  Geddings, 
South  Carolina;  E.  F.  Bouchelle,  Alabama;  William  P.  Palmer,  Virginia;  Ashton 
Miles,  Louisiana;  D.  Herndon,  Alabama;  Samuel  Annan,  Missouri;  John  T.  Banks, 
Georgia;  J.  F.  Fauntleroy,  Virginia;  George  J.  Colgin,  Alabama;  Thomas  A.  Harris, 
Virginia;  Thomas  Hill,  Xorth  Carolina;  William  C.  Horlbeck,  South  Carolina;  David 

A.  Mathews,  Georgia;  AVilliam  T.  Abrahams,  Alabama;  H.  Gilbert  Leigh,  Virginia; 
Benjamin  C.  Fishburne,  South  Carolina;    Flournoy  Carter,   Georgia;   William  A. 
Gordon,  Missouri;  William  H.  Harris,  Missouri;  James  L.  Moore,  Missouri;  AddLson 
M.  Bpurland,  Arkansas;  John  P.  Mitchell,  Arkansas;  William  C.  Ravenel,  South 
Carolina;  Samuel  T.  Gregory,  Missouri;  J.  Dickson  Smith,  Georgia;  Joseph  Ganahl, 
Georgia;  Thomas  D.  Woolen,  Missouri;  Benjamin  G.  Dysart,  Missouri;  William  H. 
Hawkins,  Arkansas;  Lucien  McDowell,  Missouri;  John  B.  Bond,  Missouri;  G.  F. 
Jones,  Virginia;  R.  S.  Halsey,  Xorth  Carolina;  W.  R.  Hodges,  Mississippi;  George 

B.  C.  Todd,  Kentucky. 

Assistant  surgeons. 

E.  S.  Drew,  Louisiana;  S.  W.  Carmichael,  Virginia;  Thomas  F.  Maury,  Virginia; 
S.  R.  Sayers,  Virginia;  William  Green,  Virginia;  Thomas  J.  Boykin,  Xorth  Carolina; 
J.  B.  Barnette,  Alabama;  J.  T.  Johnson,  Virginia:  W.  D.  Somers,  Xorth  Carolina; 
M.  J.  Bolan,  Georgia;  John  S.  Fenner,  Tennessee;  A.  H.  Snead,  Virginia;  J.  H. 
Xuttall,  Tennessee;  John  S.  Fletcher,  Tennessee;  William  W.  Gaither,  Xorth  Caro- 
lina; Matt.  Turner,  Alabama;  John  W.  Vaughn,  Missouri;  James  W.  Tracy,  Xorth 
Carolina;  John  W.  Jones,  Xorth  Carolina;  Thomas  C.  Hill,  Alabama;  J.  D.  Estes, 
Virginia;  W.  E.  Mk-hie,  Virginia;  Thomas  S.  Miller,  South  Carolina;  Daniel  Tucker, 
Smith  Carolina;  William  M.  Swann,  Virginia;  Simon  Baruch,  South  Carolina; 
Aurelius  A.  Lyon,  Mississippi;  W.  E.  Pegram,  Virginia;  Edwin  D.  Xewton,  Georgia; 
Jacob  II.  Jones,  Missouri;  Richard  H.  Woodward,  Virginia;  Elhanon  W.  Rowe, 
Virginia;  Jacob  P.  Harrison,  Virginia;  Samuel  C.  Smith,  Virginia;  John  R.  Leigh, 
Virginia;  William  J.  Upshaw,  Virginia;  John  B.  Wily,  Virginia;  Edwin  S.  Ray, 
South  Carolina;  William  A.  Hardy,  Virginia;  Charles  A.  Board,  Virginia;  Thomas 
J.  Lockett,  Louisiana;  H.  M.  Clarkson,  South  Carolina;  James  C.  Watson,  Virginia; 
Francis  C.  Ellison,  Georgia;  John  W.  Leftwich,  Virginia;  Jesse  P.  Brown,  Xorth  Caro- 
lina; Simpson  Russ,  Xorth  Carolina;  Alexander  H.  Roscoe, Tennessee;  Sylvester  L. 
Xidelet,  Texas;  Richard  B.  Burroughs,  Georgia;  Capers  M.  Rivers,  South  Carolina; 
Henry  K.  Cochran,  Virginia;  Thomas  L.  Ogier,  jr.,  South  Carolina;  Keith  A.  Quarter- 
man,  Georgia;  Memory  Bonner,  South  Carolina;  William  A.  Player,  South  Carolina; 
JohnY.  Dupre,  South  Carolina;  Edward  V.  Munro,  Georgia;  AmosX.  Bellinger,  South 
Carolina;  George  W.  Alsop,  Virginia;  B.  B.  Singeltary,  Louisiana;  William  S.  Easley, 
Virginia;  W.  A.  B.  Xorcom,  Xorth  Carolina;  Isaiah  H.  WThite,  Virginia;  Thomas  E. 
Moorman,  Virginia;  Mason  G.  Ellzey,  Virginia;  Robert  L.  Hoard,  Virginia;  J.  A.  Har- 
rison, Virginia;  Elisha  Young,  Alabama;  E.  H.  Fournier,  Alabama;  A.  E.  Wright, 
Xorth  Carolina;  Tilghman  M.  Layton,  Georgia;  R.  S.  Baldwin,  Virginia;  Christopher 
J.  Prentiss,  South  Carolina;  Lucien  Hall,  Virginia;  F.  O.  Tompkins,  Virginia;  Charles 
R.  Thomson,  South  Carolina;  Daniel  S.  Pope,  South  Carolina;  Charles  E.  Fleming, 
South  Carolina;  Thomas  S.  Waring,  South  Carolina;  Henry  Robinson,  South  Caro- 
lina; Thomas  S.  Thomas,  South  Carolina;  Wiley  K.  Fort,  South  Carolina;  Augustus 
R.  Taylor,  Georgia;  W.  S.  R.  Brockenbrough,  Virginia;  Franklin  B.  Henderson, 
Alabama;  William  Hunt  Hall,  Xorth  Carolina;  Thomas  S.  Hemingway,  South  Caro- 
lina: William  H.  Daughtry,  Virginia;  JohnS.  Conrad,  Mississippi;  William  H.  Amiss, 
Virginia;  B.  R.  Doyle,  Georgia;  R.  Coleman  Carlisle,  South  Carolina;  Thomas  M. 
Wilson,  Georgia;  Mansfield  J.  Jones,  Georgia;  Henry  Frost,  South  Carolina;  James 
H.  Oliver,  Georgia;  John  B.  Wortham,  Missouri;  James  H.  Bryan,  Georgia;  Richard 
L.  Johnson,  South  Carolina;  Vivian  Quesenberry,  jr.,  Virginia;  James  M.  Madden, 
Florida;  Calhoun  Sams,  South  Carolina;  James  B.  Black,  South  Carolina;  George  W. 
Richards,  Virginia;  William  H.  Barnes,  Virginia;  Joseph  J.  Murray,  South  Carolina; 
George  K.  Turner,  Virginia;  John  W.  Hill,  South  Carolina;  William  Oliver  Hudson, 


304  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [s,  ,.t.  i '.  i    -'. 

Alabama:  Benjamin  M.  Walker,  Xorth  Carolina;  James  M.  Meggett,  Soutli  Caro- 
lina; YA.  B.  Smith,  South  Carolina;  James  F.  Pea  ire,  Soutli  Carolina;  Camillus  T. 
Coleinan,  South  Carolina;  Alexander  Harris,  Virginia;  Alexander  I).  Hamilton, 
Maryland;  John  W.  Sherrod,  Xorth  Carolina;  John  M.  Reynolds,  South  Carolina; 
Solomon  Secord,  Georgia;  Ephraim  M.  Jenkins,  South  Carolina;  John  S.  Stoiiey, 
South  Carolina;  A.  Grigsby  Emory,  Alabama;  Samuel  T.  Chandler,  Virginia; 
Algernon  M.  Lee,  Xorth  Carolina;  Ralph  B.  Hanahan,  South  Carolina;  A.  English 
"Williams,  South  Carolina;  Thomas  C.  Girardeau,  South  Carolina;  Joseph  Winthrop, 
South  Carolina;  Walter  II.  Dean,  Georgia;  E.  L.  Thomson,  Alabama;  John  W. 
Lawson,  Virginia;  Lucius  C.  Coke,  Xorth  Carolina;  Thomas  I).  Merritt,  Mississippi; 
Edwin  Barnes,  Xorth  Carolina;  David  E.  Bass,  Virginia;  Joseph  C.  Shepard,  Xorth 
Carolina;  Lafayette  I lussey.  North  Carolina:  Sterling  B.  Simmons,  Georgia;  Christian 
D.  Owens,  South  Carolina;  Robert  M.  Harper,  Virginia;  Pu  1'.  Hooper,  Xorth  Caro- 
lina; Robert  P.  Taliaferro,  Virginia;  William  Henry  Shit-Ids,  Virginia;  Powhatan 
Bledsoe,  Virginia;  Hume  Feild,  Virginia;  William  Wallace,  Virginia:  Aristides 
Monteiro,  Virginia;  John  Alexander  Graham,  Virginia;  Samuel  W.  Field,  Georgia; 
Thomas  C.  Pugh,  Xorth  Carolina;  William  C.  Brown,  North  Carolina;  Lafayette  H. 
Jordan,  Virginia;  X.  Jefferson  Crow,  Mississippi:  William  Jordan  Luck.  Virginia; 
J.  R.  Slayton,  Alabama;  William  W.  Lane,  Xorth  Carolina;  William  H.  Hughes, 
North  Carolina;  John  H.  Kinyoun,  Xorth  Carolina;  Hugh  W.  Gardner,  Xorth  Caro- 
lina; John  Adams  Vigal,  Georgia;  J.  II.  Foster.  Smith  Carolina;  James  M.  Hoyl, 
Mississippi;  E.  W.  Thomason,  Alabama;  H.  M.  Caldwell,  Alabama:  Herman  Baer, 
South  Carolina;  William  Wilson  S.  Butler.  Virginia;  W.  C.  Ferguson,  Virginia;  Sea- 
brook  Jenkins,  Virginia;  JohnC.  L.  Engle,  Florida;  Patrick  Henry  Griffin,  Virginia; 
C.  A.  Ashlin. 

Chaplains. 

Lawrence  O'Connell,  Virginia;  George  E.  Brewer,  Alabama;  J.  K.  Howell,  Xorth 
Carolina;  J.  W.  McMurran,  Virginia;  Joseph  Walker,  Virginia;  Charles  II.  Boggs. 
Virginia;  S.  F.  Halliday,  Florida;  A.  C.  Hopkins,  Virginia:  George  B.  Taylor,  Vir- 
ginia; William  H.  Hughes,  Texas;  Kinsey  Stuart,  Xorth  Carolina;  J.  M.  Meredith, 
Virginia;  Alexr.  Phillippi,  Virginia;  Thomas  P>.  Espy.  Alabama;  II.  I).  Hoyt, 
Georgia;  I.  X.  Reeves,  Mississippi;  Frank  Stanly,  Virginia:  Edward  J.  Pill,  South 
Carolina;  A.  H.  Sloat,  Virginia;  George  T.  Williams.  South  Carolina;  F.  M.  Haynes. 
Mississippi;  JohnF.  Poulton,  Virginia;  J.  D.  Mitchell,  Virginia;  William  E.  Wallers, 
South  Carolina;  T.  D.  Witherspoon,  Mississippi;  John  W.  Mills,  Florida;  Lewis  I  . 
Davis,  Arkansas;  J.  T.  Bowles,  Georgia;  Charles  A.  Fuhyood,  Georgia:  G.  T.  Gray, 
Virginia;  William  G.  Parsons,  Texas;  O.  H.  Sears,  Virginia;  Joseph  K.  Sharp,  Texas: 

B.  M.  Scrivener,  Texas;  CharlesF.  Gillespie,  Mississippi;  .Tames  B.  Taylor,  Virginia; 

C.  T.  Quintard,   Mississippi;  R.   X.   Crooks,  Virginia;  II.  G.   Hill,   Xorth  Carolina; 
H.  E.  Cassidey,  Georgia;   Samuel  Johnson,  Texas;  Robert  G.  Porter,  Mississippi; 
Thomas  S.  West,  Mississippi;  J.  A.  Miller,  Mississippi;  J.  A.  McCutelien,  Alabama; 
George  Slaughter,  Virginia;  Jefferson    Barton,   Georgia:  W.   W.   Lord,   Mississippi; 
Robert  S.  Moran,  Xorth  Carolina;  Thomas  C.  Weir,  Mississippi;  James  B.  Hall, 
Alabama;  Thomas  II.  Breman,  Texas;  P.  G.  Jamison,  Tennessee;  John  J.  Hyman, 
Georgia;  A.  B.  Stephens,  South  Carolina;  G.  C.  Connor,  Georgia;  J.  H.  Page,  North 
Carolina;    George  Macauley,    Georgia;    George   Russell,    Xorth    Carolina;    George 
Gilmer,  Virginia;  R.   Hohnan,   Alabama;  Hiram  M.   Matthis,   Georgia;  Jamea   M. 
Stokes,   Georgia;    Benjamin   F.   Perry,   Alabama;  G.    C.  M.    R.    Kramer,  Georgia; 
Henry  M.  Sneed,  Georgia;  Harvey  Mcllan,  Georgia;  O.  R.  Blue,  Alabama;  J.  ( '. 
Lowe,  Mississippi;  Styring  S.  Moore,  North  Carolina;  W.  W.  Oslin,  Georgia;  A.  G. 
Raines,   Alabama;  L.    W.    Allen,  Virginia;  John   B.   McCullough,   South  Carolina; 
F.  A.  Kimbell,  Alabama;  W.  Haslett,  Georgia;  J.  II.  Willoughby,  Alabama;  James  R. 
Waggener,  Virginia;  William  M.  Vanderhurst,  Texas;  O.  D.  Fit/.gerald,  Mississippi; 
J.  H.  Colton,  North  Carolina;  J.  M.  Greene,  Georgia;  J.  M.  Cline,  Xorth  Carolina; 
William  B.  Hoover,  Mississippi;  James  E.  Godfrey,  sr.,  Georgia;  W.  J.  McCormick, 
Florida;  A.  C.  Stanley,  Georgia;  William  H.  Tal'ley,  Xorth  Carolina;  W.  J.  Foust, 
Tennessee;  J.  W.  Miller,  South  Carolina;  W.  V.  Wilson,  Virginia;  A.  C.  Caperton, 
Mississippi;  Robert  A.  Mickle,  Georgia;  Peter  A.  Peterson,  Virginia;  Isaac  spanker, 
Alabama;  B.  F.  Long,  Xorth  Carolina;  G.  W.  Johnston,  Tennessee;  W.  D.  Carson, 
South  Carolina;  J.  F.  X.  Huddleston,  Mississippi:  Jacob  E.  Dodd,  Georgia;  D.  W. 
Fly,  Texas;  George  H.  Norton,  Virginia;  John  R.  Bennett,  Missouri;  B.  T.  Kava- 
naugh,   Missouri;  D.    W.    Wiggins,   Mississippi;  Evander  McNair,  Xorth  Carolina; 
James  A.  Porter,  South  Carolina;  Franklin  Finney,  Mississippi;  J.  B.  MeCuteheon, 
Kentucky;  Edwin  C.  Wexler,  North  Carolina;  T.  H.  Howie,  Alabama;  John  Paris, 
North  Carolina;  B.  J.  Johnson,  Florida;  J.  E.  Williamson,  Virginia;  L,  H,  Bald- 


Sept.  19, 1862.]  SENATE.  305 

win,  Louisiana;  Alex.  W.  Moore,  Georgia;  J.  E.  Martin,  Virginia;  A.  H.  Booth, 
Mississippi;  D.  B.  Ewing,  Virginia;  Asa  M.  Marshall,  Georgia;  Jaines  M.  Russell, 
Alabama;  W.  H.  Fleming,  Georgia;  W.  F.  Pearson,  South  Carolina;  A.  G.  Thomas, 
Georgia;  W.  J.  Davis,  Arkansas;  J.  W.  Hinton,  Georgia;  R.  W.  Bidgood,  Virginia; 
Francis  W.  Milliard,  North  Carolina;  Morris  J.  Langhorne,  Virginia;  Henry  B. 
Tread  well,  Georgia. 

Adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

F.  L.  Thompson,  Mississippi;  Thomas  C.  Holliday,  Mississippi;  John  F.  Stewart, 
Virginia;  James  E.  Terrill,  Texas;  John  D.  Ridley,  Virginia;  George  F.  Cherry, 
Georgia;  T.  G.  Pollock,  Virginia;  W.  W.  Lewis,  Virginia;  F.  X.  Ward,  Maryland; 
Bird  Holland,  Texas;  Jaines  McA.  Pace,  Alabama;  J.  J.  Nix,  Alabama;  Robert  C. 
Bell,  Tennessee;  RobertG.  Sims,  Mississippi;  Richard  F.  Lawton,  Georgia;  George  J. 
Rogers,  Virginia;  J.  B.  Habersham,  Georgia;  R.  Pryor  James,  North  Carolina;  Mann 
Page,  Virginia;  Richard  M.  Venable,  Virginia;  R.  T.  Crawford,  Louisiana;  James  H. 
Capers,  Mississippi;  William  T.  Taliaferro,  Virginia;  John  R.  Ely,  Florida;  Joseph  A. 
Sykes,  Mississippi;  John  W.  Campbell,  Mississippi;  Hobson Powell,  Mississippi;  Dun- 
st'an  E.  Banks,  Georgia;  John  F.  Green,  Georgia;  Henry  C.  A  lien,  Virginia;  William  R. 
Jones,  Virginia;  John  N.  Perkins,  Georgia;  George  W.  Finley,  Virginia;  William 
Hawkins,  Tennessee;  Randolph  Harrison,  Virginia;  Samuel  H.  Moore,  Alabama; 
John  F.  Hanson,  Georgia;  Julien  Gumming,  Georgia;  J.  P.  Hoyt,  Virginia;  Francis 
M.  Hanks,  Texas;  A.  B.  Jones,  Texas;  E.  F.  Kendall,  Mississippi;  William  O.  Moore, 
Virginia;  Thomas  O.  Wicker,  Georgia;  W.  Bernard  Meredith,  Virginia;  Henry  A.  Gar- 
rett,  Georgia;  S.  V.  Southall,  Virginia;  Stephen  C.  Thompson,  Texas;  William 
Bowles,  Tennessee;  Thomas  A.  Hatch,  Alabama;  John  E.  Burch,  Alabama;  JohnL. 
Chandler,  Alabama;  James  W.  Thomas,  Tennessee;  James  W.  Sandiford,  Louisiana; 
Gilbert  Elliott.  North  Carolina;  Samuel  H.  Buchanan,  Kentucky;  Christopher  C. 
Burke,  Florida;  J.  C.  H.  Bryant,  Virginia;  A.  C.  Burns,  Virginia;  J.  J.  Callaway, 
Mississippi;  James  W.  Riddick,  North  Carolina;  R.  M.  Bearden,  Tennessee;  P.  R. 
O'Rorke,  Louisiana;  William  A.  James,  Georgia;  Joel  W.  Haden,  Virginia;  James 
N.  Campbell,  Mississippi;  James  E.  Shelley,  Alabama;  C.  F.  Davis,  South  Carolina; 

C.  A.  Durham,  North  Carolina;  John  D.  Leland,  Alabama;  Joseph  N.  Bass,  Georgia; 
James  P.  Graves,  Georgia;  Jaines  H.  Waddell,  Virginia;  Hugh  M.  Wylie,  Georgia; 
Samuel  l'>.  Waters,  North  Carolina;  William  Scott,  Florida;  R.  Mallett,  North  Caro- 
lina; McPherson  Wright,  South  Carolina;  James  H.  Rogers,  Georgia;  Thomas  Hol- 
lingsworth,  Virginia;  John  M.  Fleming,  Georgia;  H.  A.  Gaillard,  South  Carolina; 
Charles  Y.  Steptoe,  Virginia;  W.   E.  Cameron,  Virginia;  William  M.  Hammond, 
North  Carolina;  W.  F.  Henderson,  Tennessee;  Daniel  Jones,  Alabama;  W.  D.  Ken- 
dall, Tennessee;  F.  M.  Hammond,  Tennessee;  W.  H.  Taylor,  Mississippi;  L.  Gayle, 
Alabama;  R.  S.  Cheatham,  Georgia;  G.  M.  Blount,  Georgia;  John  C.  Meadors,  Ala- 
bama; J.  E.  MHiuire,  Louisiana;  R.  F.  Sturdivant,  Virginia;  R.  M.  Harwell,  Ten- 
nessee; W.  M.  McAllister,  Georgia;  Drury  Lacy,  jr.,  North  Carolina;  W.  P.  Davis, 
Mississippi;  Alfred  R.  Murray,  Alabama;  T.  M.  Childs,  South  Carolina;  L.  A.  Chap- 
man, Alabama;  Esidore  Ellis,  Georgia;  E.  E.  Sill,  South  Carolina;  Henderson  C. 
Lucas,  North  Carolina;  Hugh  A.  Gaston,  North  Carolina;  Edward  P.  Harman,  Mis- 
sissippi; John  S.  Allen,  Georgia;  William  P.  Du  Bose,  South  Carolina;  Samuel  W. 
Mosby,  Mississippi;  J.  T>.  Poindexter,  Mississippi;  Y.  J.  Pope,  South  Carolina;  W.  J. 
Matins,  Tennessee;  G.  \V.  Kearney,  Louisiana;  George  L.  Gordon,  North  Carolina; 

D.  P.  Holland,  Florida;  James  Vance,  Virginia;  Jimius  M.  Macon,  Alabama;  G.  M. 
Hoke,  North  Carolina;  John  R.  Latta,  North  Carolina;  John  W.  Daniel,  Virginia; 
Robert  C.  Hammet,  Virginia;  William  S.  Turner,  Alabama;  Benjamin  S.  Williams, 
Georgia;  Thomas  Irion,  Mississippi;  LomaxTayloe,  Virginia;  David  W.  Hurst,  jr.,  Mis- 
sissippi; Patrick  K.  Maloiiey. South  Carolina;  L.  P.  Warren, North  Carolina;  Thomas 
M.    Brantley,  Georgia;   Charles  S.  Arnall,  Virginia;   Alexr.  Tunstall,  jr.,  Virginia; 
H.  Steele,  Florida;  W.  S.  Thomas  Georgia;  Oliver  C.  Carr,  Mississippi;  A.  Shaw, 
Georgia;  W.  D.  Hickman,  Arkansas;  John  C.  Stallworth,  Alabama;  James  W.  Mc- 
Donald, Mississippi;  J.  I'.  S.  Winder,  Georgia;  Charles  J.  Pegues,  Alabama;  J.Clarence 
Palmer,  South  Carolina;  J.  W.  Lansdale,  Arkansas;  H.  J.  McCurdy,  Arkansas;  Thomas 
H.  McKinney,  Tennessee;  James  T.  Norman,  Alabama;  Edward  R.  Harden,  Georgia; 
R.  G.  Cross,  Tennessee;  William  R.  Young,  Arkansas;  George  Vidmer,  Alabama; 
John  W.  Amiss,  Virginia;  J.  H.  Mathews,  Tennessee;  William  S.  Wright,  Virginia; 
F.L. Price, Texas;  B.  D.  Griffin,  Texas;  W.  J.  Cowles, Texas;  John  E.  Minshall,  Mis- 
souri; R.  B.  L.  Soery,  Kentucky;  Thomas  C.  Powell,  North  Carolina;  Oliver  D.  Cooke, 
North  Carolina;  I.  J.   Winston,  Arkansas;  William  E.  Sykes,   Mississippi;  A.  B. 
Broughton,  Louisiana;  Armistead  Burwell,  Arkansas;  J.  W.  Johnston,  Tennessee; 
James  R.  Cole,  North  Carolina;  James  M.  Bullock,  Alabama;  J.  A.  Braun,  Louisiana; 
Frederick  Gates,  Texas;   Francis  B.  Berkeley,  Virginia;   B.  F.  Simmons,  Florida; 

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Robert  H.  Allen,  Mississippi;  Edward  A.  Semple,  North  Carolina;  Hugh  F.  Patton, 
Virginia;  William  P.  Curlee,  Mississippi;  J.  Walter  Perry,  Georgia;  R.  Y.  Ashe,  Ala- 
bama; Edmund  Kirby,  North  Carolina;  John  W.  Rent/,  Alabama;  Peter  Fontaine,  Vir- 
ginia; J.  J.  McClendon,  Georgia;  J.  C.  Wardlaw,  South  Carolina;  Thomas  S.  Bell, 
Virginia;  Lewis  Harman,  Virginia;  A..Grayson  Halyburton,  North  Carolina;  Samuel 
Hale,  Virginia;  John  W.  Kerr,  Texas;  Joseph  V.  II.  Nash,  Virginia;  George  H. 
Moffett,  South  Carolina;  Matthew  Watson,  Texas;  George  T.  Howard,  Texas;  W.  C. 
Buchanan,  South  Carolina;  John  M.  Page,  Virginia. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  12,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names,  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  11,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Surgeons. 

Gustavus  A.  Nott,  Louisiana;  Benjamin  Franklin  Watkins,  Alabama;  John  Isaac 
Hulse,  Alabama;  Thomas  Franklin  Gullett,  Mississippi;  Horace  L.  Houze;  John  G. 
Scott,  Alabama;  Caleb  B.  Lampley,  Alabama;  Allmand  Holmes,  William  T.  Sutton, 
James  F.  Foulkes,  John  Wilson;  Peter  F.  Whitehead,  Missouri;  William  B.  Russel, 
Texas;  Daniel  Shaw,  Texas;  Duke  W.  Hunter,  Missouri;  F.  R.  Durrett,  Missouri; 
John  H.  Britts,  Missouri;  William  M.  Gough,  Missouri;  O.  Kratz,  Louisiana;  II.  W. 
Brown,  Georgia;  J.  D.  Alison,  Alabama;  L.  W.  Tuttle,  Mississippi ;  John  Brown- 
rigg,  Mississippi;  Henry  Izard,  Mississippi;  J.  C.  Legare,  Louisiana;  Henry  Yandell, 
Mississippi;  V.  W.  Gilbert,  Alabama;  F.  A.  Stanford,  Georgia;  Z.  J.  Scott,  Ala- 
bama; Francis  M.  Garrett;  Henry  D.  Eraser,  South  Carolina;  Edward  North,  South 
Carolina;  John  P.  Chazal,  South  Carolina;  W.  P.  Reese,  Alabama;  Miller  W.  Francis, 
Alabama;  F.  H.  Evans,  Dudley  D.  Saunders,  S.  L.  Nidelet,  T.  J.  Scurlock,  James  G. 
Robertson,  J.  J.  Roberts,  William  H.  Priddy,  E.  McD.  Coffey,  James  C.  Nidelet, 
Robert  A.  Felton,  James  D.  Wallace,  John  Wiatt,  John  M.  Allen,  Elias  J.  Bowen, 
G.  M.  B.  Maughs;  John  G.  Griggs,  Alabama;  J.  H.  Calvert,  Kentucky;  S.  E.  Chaille, 
Louisiana;  W.  C.  Wathen,  G.  H.  Fort,  Charles  T.  Hart,  William  Henry  Robins, 
John  W.  Prewitt,  A.  M.  Headley,  Benjamin  F.  Roberts,  John  F.  McGregor,  John 
R.  Conway,  James  H.  Swindells,  David  S.  Williams,  W.  F.  Besselien,  John  H. 
Gaines,  A.  B.  Hoy,  R.  L.  Talbott,  George  W.  Taylor;  L.  Fromm,  Louisiana;  W.  E. 
Buie,  Mississippi;  A.  F.  Watson,  Alabama;  \\ .  F.  Westmoreland,  Georgia;  D.  H. 
Morrison,  Arkansas;  G.  E.  Gordon,  Mississippi;  D.  A.  Kinchloe,  Mississippi;  D.  C. 
Montgomery,  Mississippi;  J.  F.  Harrington,  Mississippi;  James  S.  Oliver,  Mississippi; 
B.  F.  Lackey,  Tennessee;  W.  M.  Compton,  Mississippi;  R.  P.  Bateman,  Tennessee; 
James  T.  Scott,  Missouri;  H.  Hinkley,  Tennessee;  D.  H.  Strode,  Mississippi;  J.  N.  M. 
Lynch,  Kentucky;  Thomas  Rivers,  Arkansas;  A.  Rhea,  Mississippi;  W.  B.  Harvey, 
Mississippi;  F.  E.  Daniel,  Mississippi;  T.  C.  S.  Whitsitt,  Missouri;  S.  II.  Rushing, 
Louisiana;  C.  E.  Michel,  Missouri;  A.  A.  Johnston,  Texas;  W.  L.  Nichol,  Tennessee; 
E.  H.  C.  Bailey,  Missouri;  William  M.  Cole,  Kentucky;  C.  W.  Taliaferro,  Tennessee; 
W.  S.  Leake,  Arkansas;  C.  M.  Taylor,  Arkansas;  L.  A.  Dickson,  Arkansas;  S.  W. 
Vaughan,  Josiah  S.  White,  W.  R.  Walker,  John  D.  Collins,  B.  A.  Jandon,  E.  J. 
Beall,  C.  O.  Kurtman,  Angus  G.  Shaw. 


Sept.  19,  1862.]  SENATE.  307 

Assistant  surgeons. 

Davis  Lemuel  Darden,  Alabama;  Edmund  Strudwiek,  Alabama;  Samuel  McK. 
Gladney,  Alabama;  Russell  MeCord,  Alabama;  Jones  C.  Abernathy,  Alabama; 
James  Augustus  Tillman,  Alabama;  Job  8.  Weatherly,  Alabama;  William  B.  Bonsall, 
Alabama;  Eobert  Green  Murphy,  Alabama;  George  F.  Hand,  Mississippi;  Walker 
Curry,  Alabama;  John  F.  Blevins,  Alabama;  C.  C.  Sherard,  Mississippi;  Benjamin 
Hardin  Thomas,  Mississippi;  James  W.  Singleton,  Mississippi;  James  L.  Cunning- 
ham, Alabama;  John  C.  Whiting,  Alabama;  W.  T.  Sawyer,  Alabama;  James  R. 
Slayton,  Alabama;  James  M.  Silliman,  Alabama;  Jesse  Williams  Hill,  Alabama; 
Jerome  C«chran,  Mississippi;  R.  H.  Xisbet,  Georgia;  A.  Van  AA'oolverton,  Missis- 
sippi; John  X.  Holman,  Tennessee;  George  Huggins  Fowler,  Alabama;  Edward  M. 
Vasser,  Alaliama;  John  M.  Adams,  Alabama;  Homer  Lee  Parsons,  Mississippi;  Sam. 
Henry  Coffmau,  Mississippi;  Emmett  Williams,  Alabama;  Patrick  H.  Hamilton, 
Mississippi;  William  Henry  Cunningham,  Florida;  William  A.  Duggan,  Lucien  W. 
Robinson,  James  P.  McCombs,  William  H.  Lilly,  Joseph  X.  Bynum;  William  C. 
Goodwin,  Missouri;  Thomas  H.  Hollis,  Texas;  E.  Miller,  Kentucky;  J.  C.  Hender- 
son, Missouri;  S.  W.  Turpin.  Mississippi;  M.  N.  Phillips.  Mississippi;  J.  G.  Thomas, 
Mississippi;  J.  W.  Eckford,  Mississippi;  A.  R.  Jones,  Tennessee;  Thomas  M.Ragan, 
Louisiana;  A.  J.  Sutherland,  Mississippi;  J.  A.  Stewart,  Alabama;  W.  B.  Harrison, 
Louisiana;  W.  X.  Ames,  Mississippi;  Alfred  J.  Chind,  Mississippi;  R.  E.  Jackson, 
Louisiana;  R.  F.  Carlin,  Missouri;  J.  Huston,  Mississippi;  W.  AV.  Wilkinson,  Mis- 


Mississippi;  J.  W.  M.  Shuttuck,  Mississippi;  J.  W.  Wingate,  Mississippi;  B.  W.  Lynn, 
Tennessee;  Peter  G.  Snowden,  South  Carolina;  James  L.  Pressley,  South  Carolina; 
Alexander  W.  Jones,  Mississippi;  Daniel  S.  Hopping,  Alabama;  Hugh  S.  Paisley, 
Alabama;  T.  F.  Duncan,  Alabama;  John  P.  Jones,  Florida;  A.  D.  Evans,  Florida; 
J.  S.  Dillard,  Alabama;  J.  H.  Gibbs,  Mississippi;  J.  W.  Thomson,  Alabama;  David 
W.  Johnston,  Alaliama;  V.  T.  Chew,  John  M.  Heiison,  Albert  L.  Phillips,  William 
J.  Burt,  Charles  T.  McAnalley,  A.  R.  Canfield,  John  D.  Airey,  Richard  B.  Sadler, 
Robert  E.  Howlett,  Eugene  Henderson,  J.  F.  March,  Benjamin  S.  Gillespie,  William 
F.  Starks,  Jacob  II.  Taylor.  William  A.  Moss;  E.  J.  Kirkseey,  Alabama;  M.  J.  Rice, 
Alabama;  E.  W.  Jones,  Alabama;  W.  B.  Field,  Mississippi;  F.  D.  Garrett,  Missis- 
sippi; T.  R.  Trotter,  Mississippi;  W.  T.  Lockhart,  Alabama;  Edward  Latham,  Mis- 
sissippi; J.  M.  Haynes,  Mississippi;  E.  O.  Grigsby,  Mississippi;  A.  R.  Gourrier, 
Louisiana;  S.  W.  Jones,  Arkansas;  J.  II.  Xuttall,  Tennessee;  R.  W.  Harper,  Missis- 
sippi; W.  (i.  Little,  Alabama;  J.  V.  Harris,  Mississippi;  Henry  J.  Key,  Louisiana; 
T.  H.  B.  Williams,  Louisiana;  M.  S.  Waters,  Tennessee;  J.  H.  Ryland,  Mississippi; 
W.  R.  Montgomery,  Mississippi;  Dudley  AV.  Jones,  Mississippi;  T.  A.  Austin,  Mis- 
sissippi; L.  \V.  Chamberlain,  Mississippi:  J.  J.  Ware,  Tennessee;  C.  S.  Reeves, 
Alabama;  John  Murphy,  Mississippi;  W.  T.  Wills,  Tennessee;  P.  AV.  Peeples,  Mis- 
sissippi: E.  B.  Freeman,  Louisiana;  O.  V.  Shurtleff,  Mississippi;  J.  C.  Adams,  Missis- 
sippi; J.  AV.  Lackey,  Louisiana;  T.  J.  McFarland,  Mississippi;  AA'illiam  Kerr,  Missis- 
sippi; C.  H.  Tebault,  Louisiana;  John  T.  Young,  Kentucky;  P.  S.  Postell,  Louisiana; 
R.  L.  Luckett,  Louisiana;  George  AV.  Pierce,  Arkansas;  Hick  AVilliarns,  Mississippi; 
R.  J.  Perry,  Tennessee:  W.  H.  Peebles,  Mississippi;  T.  E.  Prewitt,  Tennessee;  H.  R. 
Garner,  Mississippi;  John  R.  Robinett,  Mississippi;  A.  J.  Smith,  Kentucky;  Alfred 
AV.  Perry,  Louisiana;  R.  A.  McMichael,  Mississippi;  Thomas  J.  Reid,  Tennessee; 
S.  W.  Scales,  Tennessee;  T.  R.  Ashford,  Georgia;  R.  K.  Gentry,  Kentucky;  A.  L. 
Jarratt,  Tennessee;  R.  II.  McKay,  Tennessee;  F.  C.  Hober,  Arkansas;  Charles  H. 
Green,  Georgia;  J.  R.  McKinney,  Kentucky;  George  AAr.  Yasser,  Mississippi;  La  F. 
Jackson,  Tennessee;  J.  J.  Bossard,  South  Carolina;  Daniel  A.  Yogt,  Florida;  Robert 
T.  Meriwether,  Alabama;  E.  G.  Greenlee,  Kentucky;  AA7.  AV.  Marston,  Virginia; 
James  F.  Colton,  Georgia;  Richard  Emory,  Maryland;  R.  S.  J.  Peebles,  Virginia; 
AA'.  S.  Armstrong,  Georgia;  Henry  H.  Seargeant,"  Virginia;  John  S.  Richards,  Vir- 
ginia: James  J.  Wynn,  Alabama;  D.  Price  Gibson,  Louisiana;  John  De  Butts,  Mary- 
land; David  C.  Jones,  Texas;  James  G.  Campbell,  Louisiana;  James  C.  Gee,  Lafay- 
ette Yates,  Jesse  M.  Pace,  A.  M.  Clingnian,  Thomas  S.  Harris,  John  W.  Talbot, 
James  X.  Thompson,  John  A.  Dow,  R.  A.  AVatkins,  Bennett  H.  Clark,  Junius  N. 
Bragg,  Thomas  AV.  Abington,  Phineas  J.  Johnson,  David  R.  Cole,  AAT.  H.  Tobin, 
AViley  B.  Greene,  T.  J.  Dye,  John  \V.  Jones,  W.  H.  Park,  E.  W.  McCrary,  Andrew 
Gullett,  J.  H.  South,  Henry  X.  Austin,  Thomas  M.  Matthews,  Junius  Terry,  Samuel 
W.  Jack,  James  A.  Strahan,  Jacob  Cooper,  Peter  C.  Osborne,  D.  M.  Lackie,  Isaac 
Folsom,  D.  M.  Jordan,  George  AV.  Xewman,  A.  L.  Trigg,  William  L.  Killiam,  Charles 


308  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  20, 1862. 

Wheeler,  E.  Footman,  William  P.  Head,  John  T.  Hicks,  John  Jobe,  Daniel  F. 
Stewart,  John  J.  Tobin,  R.  L.  Boyce,  Francis  D.  Cash,  A.  G.  Quarles,  N.  H.  Wyn- 
koop,  W.  A.  Carter,  II.  M.  Jones. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  12th  instant)  the  message  of  the  President  requesting 
the  advice  of  the  Senate  as  to  the  meaning  of  the  first  clause  of  the 
sixth  article  of  the  Constitution,  submitted  a  report  (No.  3)  accompa- 
nied by  a  resolution  defining  the  meaning  of  said  clause. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  the  report  and  resolution  lie  on  the  table  and  that 
they  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER  20,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Baker  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  87)  to  amend  an  act  to  provide  for  auditing  the  accounts 
of  the  Post-Office  Department,  approved  May  16,  1861; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance. 

Mr.  Dortch  presented  a  memorial  of  certain  medical  officers  of  the 
Navy  in  relation  to  rank,  etc. ;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Haynes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  who  were 
instructed  by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported 

A  bill  (S.  88)  to  punish  insurrection  or  rebellion  against  the  Confed- 
erate States; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  a  petition  of  the  board  of  managers  of  the  Bible  Society  of 
the  Confederate  States  of  America,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  89)  for  the  relief  of  the  Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  85)  to  amend  the  twelfth  section  of  an  act  amenda- 
tory of  the  sequestration  law,  approved  February  15,  1862;  reported 
it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  85)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 


Sept.  20, 1862.]  SENATE.  30V) 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  petition  of  Jonas  P.  Lew,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  90)  for  his  relief; 

which  was  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Davis,  from  the  Committee  on  Claims,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  memorial  of  Walker  Anderson,  reported 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  15)  for  his  relief; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciaiy,  who  were 
instructed  by  resolutions  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported 

A  bill  (S.  91)  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Brown  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  92)  rewarding-  the  officers  and  crews  of  the  Confederate 
States  ships  Virginia,  Patrick  Henry.  Jamestown,  Beaufort,  Raleigh, 
and  Teazer; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  Naval  Affairs. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  submitted  by  Mr. 
Semmes,  on  yesterday,  calling  upon  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  the  names  of  all  disbursing  officers  reported  b}T  the  Second 
Auditor  to  the  Comptroller  as  defaulters;  and 

Mr.  Semmes  having  modified  the  same  by  inserting  after  the  word 
"defaulters"  the  words  "who  have  given  no  satisfactory  excuse  for 
their  default," 

The  resolution  as  modified  was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution ;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resoli-cd,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  instructed  to  inquire  if  any 
legislation  is  necessary  to  guard  against  the  frauds  committed  on  the  Government  in 
allowing  snl^titutes,  and  particularly  if  any  person  who  has  or  may  furnish  a  substi- 
tute should  be  required  to  guarantee  the  fidelity  of  the  substitute,  and  to  be  held  in 
his  place  should  said  substitute  desert. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consideration 
of  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  certain 
persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States,"  approved  21st  April,  18U2. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Orr  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Semmes,  viz:  To  prefix  thereto 
the  words  "Persons  exempted  from  military  dut}*  by  ordinance  of  any 
State  convention,  and," 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question:  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 


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It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  to  the 
bill  by  Mr.  Semmes,  by  adding  thereto  the  words 

and  one  person,  either  as  owner  or  overseer  on  each  plantation  on  which  one  white 
man  is  required  to  remain  by  the  laws  of  any  State,  and  on  which  there  is  no  male 
adult  not  liable  to  do  military  service, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Semmes,  by  inserting  after  the  word  "service,"  in  the  amendment 
last  agreed  to,  the  words  "  and  all  other  persons  who  may  be  exempted 
by  the  laws  of  the  several  States," 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Oldham,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Phelan,  and  Preston. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Mitchel,  Semmes, 
Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

It  appearing  that  the  Senate  were  equally  divided,  the  yeas  being 
10  and  the  nays  10, 

The  Secretary,  under  the  thirtieth  rule  of  the  Senate,  took  the  deci- 
sion of  the  President,  who  voted  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  his  amendment  by  inserting 
after  the  word  "States,"  in  the  amendment  last  agreed  to,  the  words 
"hereafter  enacted." 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

(  Yeas  9 

It  was  determined,  in  the  negative,  1  jj       '  in 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Mitchel,  Semmes,  Spar- 
row, and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Lewi-.  Maxwell, 
Oldham,  Orr,  and  Preston. 

So  tlio  aiurndment  was  rejected. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Semmes,  as  amended, 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

(  Yeas  9 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  xra     "  10 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  yei~s  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 


Sept.  20, 1862.]  SENATE.  311 

Messrs.  Clark,  Hill,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Orr,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and 
Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hun- 
ter, Maxwell,  Mitehel,  Peyton,  and  Preston. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "salt,''  in  the  fiftieth  line,  the  words  "to  the  extent  of  twenty 
bushels  per  day,  and  of," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  in  line 

50,  after  the  word  "iron,"'  the  words 

and  all  persons  engaged  in  burning  coke  for  ore  melting  and  manufacture  of  iron, 
regular  miners  in  coal  mines,  and  all  colliers  engaged  in  making  charcoal  for  making 
pig  and  bar  iron, 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  in  line 

51,  after  the  word  "servants,"  the  words  "  unless  employed  at  works 
conducted  under  the  authority  and  by  the  officers  or  agents  of  a  State," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  b}'  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the  word 
"  State,"  in  the  amendment  last  agreed  to,  the  words 

and  one  person,  either  as  owner  or  overseer,  on  each  plantation  on  which  one  white 
person  is  required  to  be  kept  by  the  laws  and  ordinances  of  any  State,  and  on  which 
there  is  no  white  male  adult  not  liable  to  do  military  service, 

Mr.  Hill  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  Tyj6aS  o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Clay,  Henry,  Hill,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Pe3'ton, 
Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Yaneey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Maxwell, 
and  Preston. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "service."  in  the  amendment  last  agreed  to,  the  words 

and  such  other  persons  as  the  President  shall  be  satisfied,  on  account  of  justice, 
equity,  or  necessity,  ought  to  be  exempted, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  such  numl>ers  of  the  militia  of  any  State  as  have  been  called  out 
and  mustered  into  the  service  of  such  State  by  the  executive  thereof,  employed  and 
necessary  to  repel  any  actual  invasion  of  said  S~tat«?,  shall  also  be  exempted:  Provided, 
That  whenever  such  invasion  shall  have  been  repelled,  or  otherwise  shall  have  ceased 
to  exist,  the  exemption  hereby  declared  shall  expire, 


312  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept  20, 1862. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  xreas" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hayne>. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Clay,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Lewis,  Maxwell, 
Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes.  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett  and  Dorten. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "States,-'  in  the  fifty-second  line,  the  following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  the  exemptions  herein  above  enumerated,  and  granted  hereby, 
shall  only  continue  whilst  the  persons  exempted  are  actually  eogaged  in  their  respec- 
tive pursuits  or  occupations, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancev.  by  unanimous  consent,  to  amend  the 
bill  by  inserting  after  the  word  "millers,"  wherever  it  occurs  in  the 
bill,  the  words  "'and  their  engineers," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Lewis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  independent  section : 

SEC.  2.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  if,  in  the  execution  of  tins  law,  any  conflict 
should  arise  between  the  provisions  of  this  act  and  any  State  law,  or  ordinance  of  a 
State  convention,  in  regard  to  the  execution  of  this  act,  then  the  StaU-  law  is  to  be 
respected  and  to  have  the  precedence, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dorteh,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  independent  section: 

SBC.  2.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  certain  per- 
sons from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  armies  of  the  Confederate  States,"  approved 
April  twenty-first,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  is  hereby  repealed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  made  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole  were 
concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  Senate  adjourn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  •^&' 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  3*eas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Lewis,  Maxwell, 
Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and 
Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  and  Dorteh. 

So  it  was 


Sept.  22,  1862.]  SENATE.  313 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act 
to  exempt  certain  persons  from  military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act 
entitled  'An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,'  approved  twenty-first  April, 
eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  12  o'clock. 

MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER  22,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 


Mr.  J'rt.ti'J,  iii:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  and 
joint  resolution,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  12.  An  act  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  offer  a  reward  for 
the  apprehension  and  conviction  of  persons  engaged  in  forging  or  uttering  counterfeit 
Confederate  Treasury  notes; 

H.  R.  13.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing  for  the  appointment 
of  adjutants  of  regiments  and  legions,  of  the  grade  of  subaltern,  in  addition  to  the 
subalterns  attached  to  companies,"  approved  August  31,  1861; 

H.  R.  14.  An  act  to  empower  certain  persons  to  administer  oaths  in  certain  cases; 

H.  R.  15.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  filling  up  of  existing  companies,  squadrons, 
battalions,  and  regiments  of  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  Statesj 

H.  R.  ](>.  An  act  regulating  the  granting  of  furloughs  to  wounded  or  sick  soldiers; 
and 

H.  R.  15.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Maj.  Gen.  John  Bankhead  Magruder,  and 
the  officers  and  men  of  the  late  Army  of  the  Peninsula. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  if  any  and 
what  steps  have  been  taken  to  comply  with  the  resolution  of  the  Senate  adopted 
sixteenth  April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  calling  upon  him  to  furnish  to  the 
Senate,  at  this  session,  a  list  of  the  commissioned  officers  in  the  Regular  and  Provi- 
sional Army,  stating  their  rank  and  dates  of  their  commissions,  and  the  States  from 
which  they  were  appointed. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  have  prepared,  and  furnish  to  the 
Senate  by  the  opening  of  the  next  session,  a  list  of  the  commissioned  officers  of  the 
Regular  and  Provisional  Navy,  showing  the  rank  of  each  and  date  of  their  commis- 
sion, and  the  States  from  which  appointed. 

Mr.  Burnett  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved  (the  House  of  Representatives  concurring]  ,  That  the  resolution  passed  by 
Congress,  fixing  the  time  at  which  Congress  shall  adjourn  on  the  thirtieth  day  of  Sep- 
tember, at  twelve  o'clock  meridian,  be,  and  the  same  is  hereby,  rescinded. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;   and 
After  debate, 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr. 
Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  during  the  balance  of  this  session  the  Senate  will  assemble  at  eleven 
o'clock  a.  in.  on  each  day. 


314  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  22. 1862. 

Mr.  Dortch  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  93)  for  the  reorganization  of  the  Navy; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  Committee  on  Patents,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  94)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  a  patent 
office,  and  to  provide  for  the  granting-  and  issue  of  patents  for  new 
and  useful  discoveries,  inventions,  improvements,  and  designs," 
approved  May  21,  1861; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  who  were 
instructed  by  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  to  inquire  into  the  subject, 
reported 

A  bill  (S.  95)  in  relation  to  substitutes; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  having  been  amended,  on  motion  by  Mr. 
Orr,  by  striking  out  in  lines  3  and  4,  the  words  "have  heretofore,  or," 
and  by  striking  out  in  line  8,  the  words  "has,  or,"  the  bill  was  reported 
to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  -Preston, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  into  the 
expediency  of  revoking  any  military  order  interfering  with  the  trans- 
portation of  seed  wheat  on  railroads. 

The  following  bills  and  joint  resolution  this  day  communicated  from 
the  House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence  were  severally  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs: 

H.  R.  13.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing  for 
the  appointment  of  adjutants  of  regiments  and  legions,  of  the  grade 
of  subaltern,  in  addition  to  the  subalterns  attached  to  companies," 
approved  August  31,  1861; 

H.  R.  16.  An  act  regulating  the  granting  of  furloughs  to  wounded 
or  sick  soldiers;  and 

H.  R.  15.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Maj.  Gen.  John  Bankhead 
Magruder,  and  the  officers  and  men  of  the  late  Army  of  the  Peninsula. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  12)  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  offer 
a  reward  for  the  apprehension  and  conviction  of  persons  engaged  in 
forging  or  uttering  counterfeit  Confederate  Treasury  notes,  commu- 
nicated this  day  for  concurrence  from  the  House  of  Representatives, 
was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 


Sept.  22, 1862.]  SENATE.  315 

The  bill  (H.  R.  14)  to  empower  certain  persons  to  administer  oaths 
in  certain  cases,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives for  concurrence,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  15)  to  provide  for  the  filling1  up  of  existing  companies, 
squadrons,  battalions,  and  regiments  of  the  Provisional  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives for  concurrence,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  with  instructions  to 
report  thereon,  to-morrow,  at  12  o'clock. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  printed. 

Mr.  Simms,  from  the  special  committee  appointed  to  investigate  the 
complaints  made  by  the  sick  and  wounded  in  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  inattention  and  neglect  on  the  part  of  the  medical  offi- 
cers, submitted  a  report  (No.  4),  accompanied  by  a  bill  (S.  96),  to  better 
provide  for  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the  army  in  hospitals;  which  was 
read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  upon  the 
Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  report  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

(h'd'-i'cd,  That  the  committee  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  75)  to  regulate  the  nomination  and  appointment 
of  brigadier-generals. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  after 
the  enacting  clause  and  inserting: 

That  the  act  creating  the  office  of  brigadier-general  be,  and  the  same  is  hereby, 
amended  by  the  addition  of  the  following  clause:  "That  the  troops  which  have  been, 
or  may  be  raised  or  enrolled  in  any  State,  shall  be  divided  and  organized  into 
brigades,  and  there  shall  be  created  as  many  brigadier-generals  for  the  troops  of  each 
State  as  it  has  brigades  in  the  field,  and  a  brigadier-general  shall  be  appointed  for 
each  of  said  brigades,  and  no  one  shall  be  qualified  to  fill  or  exercise  the  office  of 
brigadier- general  for  the  troops  of  any  State,  unless  at  the  time  of  his  appointment  he 
shall  be  a  citizen  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  of  the  State  in  which  the  troops  of 
his  brigade  shall  have  been  raised," 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

/    \r  pt 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  \  XTea 

'  {  Nays 14 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 
Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 
Messrs.  Clark,  Haynes,  Oldham,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 
Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Lewis, 
Maxwell,  Orr,  Phelan,  Preston,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 
So  the  amendment  wras  rejected. 

No  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 
Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 
The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 


316  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  23, 1862. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

(  Yeas  3 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  1  XT       "  ^K 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  3reas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 
Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 
Messrs.  Clark,  Lewis,  and  Yancey. 
Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter. 
Maxwell,  Orr,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 
So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  do  not  pass. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  23,  ISC,- 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Hunter,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  12)  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  offer 
a  reward  for  the  apprehension  and  conviction  of  persons  engaged  in 
forging  or  uttering  counterfeit  Confederate  Treasury  notes,  reported 
it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  12)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  13)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  pro- 
viding for  the  appointment  of  adjutants  of  regiments  and  legions,  of 
the  grade  of  subaltern,  in  addition  to  the  subalterns  attached  to  com- 
panies," approved  August  31, 1861,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  13)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved^  That  it  puss. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  97)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the 
public  defense."  approved  6th  March,  1861; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  15)  to  provide  for  tho  filling  up  of  existing 


Sept.  23, 1862.]  SENATE.  31 7 

companies,  squadrons,  battalions,  and  regiments  of  the  Provisional 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  reported  it  with  an  amendment  by 
way  of  substitute  therefor. 

'Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  14)  to  empower  certain  persons  to  administer 
oaths  in  certain  cases,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  14)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  and  joint  resolutions 
of  the  following  titles,  viz: 

H.  R.  17.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  sums  ascertained  to  be  due  for 
postal  service  to  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States  by  the  Postmaster-General; 

H.  R.  18.  An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  concerning  the  pay  and  allowances 
due  to  deceased  soldiers,  approved  February  15,  1862,  and  to  provide  for  arrearages 
of  pay,  allowances  and  bounty  due  to  deceased  officers  and  soldiers; 

H.  R.  16.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Lieut.  Commanding 
C.  "W.  Read  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command; 

H.  R.  17.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Lieut.  Commanding 
A.  F.  Warley  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command;  and 

H.  R.  18.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Beverly  Kennon, 
commander  of  steam  gunboat  Governor  Moore,  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his 
command; 

In  which  bills  ami  joint  resolutions  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  House  of  Represent atives  have  passed  Senate  bills  of  the  following  titles,  viz: 

S.  76.  An  act  to  change  the  time  for  the  assembling  of  Congress  for  its  next  regular 
session;  and 

S.  79.  An  act  amendatory  uf  an  act  t«>  reorganize  the  Marine  Corps. 

They  have  also  passed  a  Senate  bill  of  the  following  title,  viz: 

S.  78.  An  act  to  determine  the  annual  pay  of  the  engineer  in  chief  and  passed 
assistant  surgeons  of  the  Navy, 
with  an  amendment,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry  enrolled  bills, 
I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  on  the 
subject,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  98)  for  the  prompt  settlement  of  claims  for  arrearages  of 
pay,  commutation  for  clothing,  and  bounty  due  to  deceased  officers 
and  soldiers  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee 
of  the  Whole;  and  having  been  amended  on  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  by  strik- 
ing out  the  words  "  the  same  as  the  head  of  the  quartermaster's  division 
in  said  office,"  in  the  seventh  and  eighth  lines,  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "fifteen  hundred  dollars  per  annum,"  the  bill  was 
reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

(>r<l<  !•>  (I,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 


318  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  23, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  into  the  propriety 
of  so  amending  existing  laws  as  to  require  all  disbursing  officers  of  the 
Government  to  execute  a  covenant,  instead  of  a  bond,  with  stipulated 
penalty. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  that  the  Secretary  be  instructed  to  request 
the  House  of  Representatives  to  return  to  the  Senate  the  bill  (S.  6^) 
to  exempt  certain  persons  from  military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act 
entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  serv- 
ice in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  22,  I  si;..'. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary 
of  the  Treasury,  covering  certain  estimates. 

I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amounts  and  for  the  purposes  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  bill  (H.  it.  17)  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  sums  ascertained 
to  be  due  for  postal  service  to  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States  by 
the  Postmaster-General,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  bill  (H.  K.  18)  supplementary  to  an  act  concerning  the  pay 
and  allowances  due  to  deceased  soldiers,  approved  February  15,  1862, 
and  to  provide  for  the  prompt  settlement  of  claims  for  arrearages  of 
pay,  allowances  and  bounty  due  to  deceased  officers  and  soldiers,  was 
read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the 
Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the 
third  section  the  words  "the  same  as  the  head  of  the  quartermaster's 
division  in  said  office"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "fifteen 
hundred  dollars," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred,  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  as  amended. 

fiesolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Hou>e 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

The  following  joint  resolutions  were  severally  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs: 

H.  it.  16.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Lieut. 
Commanding  C.  W.  Read  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command; 

H.  It.  17.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Lieut. 
Commanding  A.  F.  Warley  and  the  officers  and  men  under  hiscouimand; 
and 


Sept.  23, 1862.]  SENATE.  319 

H.  R.  18.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  Bev- 
erly Kennon,  commander  of  steam  gunboat  Governor  Moore,  and  the 
officers  and  men  under  his  command. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  ordering  the  bill  (S.  98)  for  the  prompt 
settlement  of  claims  for  arrearages  of  pay,  commutation  for  clothing, 
and  bounty  due  to  deceased  officers  and  soldiers  of  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States,  to  be  communicated  to  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, be  reconsidered. 

The  said  motion  being  again  under  consideration 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  motion  was  rejected. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  motion  for  consideration: 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (S.  98)  last  men- 
tioned be  reconsidered. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  proposed  by  the 
House  of  Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  78)  to  determine  the  annual 

giy  of  the  engineer  in  chief  and  passed  assistant  surgeons  of  the 
avy;  and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  joint  resolution  (S.  15)  for  the  relief  of  Walker 
Anderson;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  resolution  now  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  -^      ~ '  o 

The  vote  having  been  taken  by  yeas  and  nays,  as  required  by  the 
ninth  clause  of  the  ninth  section  of  the  first  article  of  the  Constitution, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Max- 
well, Oldham,  Pe^vton,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Orr,  Phelan,  Preston, 
Sirnms,  and  Wigfall. 

So  it  was 

l\<  xolved,  That  the  resolution  do  not  pass,  two-thirds  of  the  Senators 
present  not  agreeing  thereto. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Ordered,  That  Walker  Anderson  have  leave  to  withdraw  his 
memorial. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (II.  R.  15)  to  provide  for  the  filling  up  of  exist- 
ing companies,  squadrons,  battalions,  and  regiments  of  the  Provisional 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment, 


320  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  23, 1862. 

Strike  out  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  insert: 

That  the  President  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  authorized  to  call  out  and  place  in  the 
military  service  of  the  Confederate  States  for  three  years,  unless  the  war  should  have 
been  sooner  ended,  all  white  men  who  are  residents  of  the  Confederate  States,  l>e- 
tween  the  ages  of  thirty-five  and  forty-five  years,  at  the  time  the  call  or  calls  may  be 
made,  and  who  are  not,  at  such  time  or  times,  legally  exempted  from  military  serv- 
ice; such  call  or  calls  to  be  made  under  the  provisions  and  according  to  the  terms  of 
the  act  to  which  this  is  an  amendment:  Provided,  That  nothing  herein  contained 
shall  be  understood  as  repealing  or  modifying  any  part  of  the  act  of  which  this  is 
amendatory,  except  as  herein  expressly  stated :  A  ndjtroridedjvriker,  That  tin  >se  called 
out  under  this  act,  and  the  act  to  which  this  is  an  amendment,  shall  be  first  and  imme- 
diately ordered  to  fill  to  their  maximum  numbers  the  companies,  battalions,  squad- 
rons, and  regiments  from  the  respective  States  at  the  time  the  act  o  further  provide 
for  the  public  defense,  approved  sixteenth  April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two, 
was  passed;  and  the  surplus,  if  any,  shall  l>e  assigned  to  organizations  formed  from 
each  State  since  the  passage  of  that  act,  or  placed  in  new  organizations,  or  disposed 
of  as  now  provided  by  law:  JY«n'</«/.  That  the  President  is  authorized  to  suspend  the 
execution  of  this  act,  or  the  act  to  which  this  is  an  amendment,  or  any  special  provi- 
sion or  provisions  of  said  acts  in  any  locality1  where  he  believes  such  suspension  will 
promote  the  public  interest, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  and 

It  appearing  on  a  division  of  the  Senate  that  they  were  equally 
divided  on  sustaining  the  call  for  the  question. 

The  Secretaiy,  under  the  thirtieth  rule  of  the  Senate,  took  the  deci- 
sion of  the  President,  who  voted  in  the  negative. 

So  the  question  was  not  ordered. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  amendment  reported  from 
the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  by  adding  thereto  the  following: 

And  that,  in  such  localities,  and  during  said  suspension,  the  President  is  author- 
ized to  receive  troops  into  the  Confederate  service,  under  any  of  the  acts  passed  hy 
the  Confederate  Congress,  prior  to  the  passage  of  the  act  to  further  provide  for  the 
public  defense,  approved  sixteenth  April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-twn. 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  amendment  reported  from 
the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  by  inserting  after  the  word  "'  amend- 
ment," line  17,  the  words 

and  such  authority  shall  exist  in  the  President  during  the  present  war,  as  to  all  per- 
sons who  now  are  or  may  hereafter  become  eighteen  years  of  age;  and,  when  once 
enrolled,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and  forty-five  years  shall  serve 
their  full  time, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  which  was  >eronded.  and 

The  question  being  put. 

Will  the  Senate  agivt-  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  reported  from  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs,  as  amended. 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question:  which  \\a>  seconded. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  that  the  vote  on  sustaining  the  call  for 
the  question  be  reconsidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

A  motion  being  made  to  amend  the  matter  of  the  bill  proposed  to 
be  stricken  out,  and  the  same  being  objected  to, 


Sept.  23,  1862.)  SENATE.  321 

Mr.  Orr  raised  the  question  whether  it  was  not  in  order  to  amend 
any  portion  of  the  original  text  of  the  bill,  which  it  was  proposed  to 
strike  out,  before  the  question  on  striking  out  was  put  to  the  Senate 
and  a  vote  taken  thereon. 

The  President  decided  that  under  parliamentary  law  it  was  in  order 
to  amend  any  matter  proposed  to  be  stricken  out  before  a  vote  was 
taken  on  the  motion  to  strike  out;  but  that  under  the  rules  of  the 
Senate,  when  the  question  had  been  demanded,  and  the  demand  sus- 
tained by  a  majority  of  the  Senate,  no  motion  to  amend  was  in  order. 

From  this  decision  Mr.  Orr  appealed;  and 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  decision  of  the  Chair  stand  as  the  judgment  of  the  Senate? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  question  being  then  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment  as  amended? 


It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  xi6^"" 

'  (  Nays.  ________________     5 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell.  Mitchel,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Simms, 
Sparrow.  Wigfall.  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Dortch,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Orr,  and  Pej'ton. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  as  amended. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  XTea 

'(Nays  ______  _____________     3 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry, 
Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston, 
Semmes,  Simms,  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Lewis,  Oldham,  and  Orr. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  the  title  was  amended  to  read  "An  act 
to  amend  an  act  entitled  'An  act  to  provide  further  for  the  public 
defense,'  approved  sixteenth  April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two." 

Ordered^  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  bill  (S.  73)  to 

amend  an  act  entitled  ''An  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization 

of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America." 

c  j  —  VOL 


322  JOURNAL    OF    THE  is,-r,t.  23, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  .striking  out  all  after 
the  enacting  clause  and  inserting 

That  hereafter  the  Quartermaster-General,  the  Commissary-General,  the  Chief  of 
Ordnance  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  the  chief  officer  of  the  Engineer  Corps  of 
the  Army,  shall  have  the  rank,  pay,  and  allowances  of  brigadier-generals, 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Haynes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 
Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment  i' 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 
So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time  ? 

(  Yeis  16 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  •<  XT 

'  (  JNays . . 5 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Haj'nes,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis.  Maxwell. 
Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow, 
and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Clay,  Dortch,  Hill,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND.  YA..  ^/ttfrnber  23,  1*>:.'. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Pepresentat  i  >,  .->•.- 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  covering  an  estimate  "to  supply  the  deficiencies  in  the  engineer  appropriations 
for  engineering  purposes." 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  and  for  the  purposes  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  bills  of  the  following  titles: 

H.  R.  5.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  further  issue  of  Treasury  notes: 
H.  R.  7.  An  act  in  relation  to  the  transfer  of  troops; 
H.  R.  10.  An  act  to  regulate  the  rank  of  officers  of  the  provisional 
corps  of  engineers;  and 

H.  R.  11.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  certain  claims  against 
the  Confederate  States  in  the  State  of  Missouri. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last  reported  to  have 
been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and 


Sept.  23, 186-J.]  bENATE.  323 

by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States 
for  his  approval. 

Mr.  Davis  presented  a  memorial  of  citizens  of  Chatham  County, 
N.  C.,  praying  for  the  establishment  of  a  mail  route;  which  was 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Ilavnes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay  presented  a  memorial  of  Dr.  J.  B.  Read,  of  Tuscaloosa, 
Ala.,  submitting  a  plan  for  the  construction  of  a  torpedo  gunboat; 
which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Art'airs. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  19th  instant, 
approved  and  signed  the  follow 'ing  act: 

II.  K.  o.  An  act  to  authorize  the  issue  nf  ('< mfederate  States  bonds  to  meet  a  con- 
tract made  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  fur  the  construction  of  six  ironclad  vessels 
of  war,  and  steani  engines  and  boilers. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

('ONKKJ)KIJATK    STATES;    OF    AMERICA,   NAVY    DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  22,  186  >. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Lieutenants  for  the  imr. 

William  F.  Carter,  of  Virginia. 
William  11.  Wall,  of  Mississippi. 

Atxixfnnt  pa>/)ii<ixt<  r. 

William  B.  Micou,  of  Virginia,  vice  William  H.  Odenheimer,  declined. 
AnitUmtpaymatlenfor  the  war. 

Albert  A.  Nelson,  of  Texas. 
\Yilliam  N.  Smith,  of  Arkansas. 
L.  M.  Thompson,  of  Kentucky. 

Very  respectfullv.  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  19th  instant)  the  nomination  of  John  Dunwodv  to  be 
an  assistant  adjutant-general,  with  the  rank  of  major,  reported,  with 
the  recommendation  that  said  nomination  be  not  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and 

After  debate,  it  was 


324  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  23,  1862. 


/,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  John  Dunwody  to  be  an  assistant  adjntant-genefal,  with  the 
rank  of  major. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  defining 
the  meaning  of  the  first  clause  of  the  sixth  article  of  the  Constitution; 
which  was  agreed  to,  as  follow-: 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate,  in  response  to  the  executive  message  transmitted  on  the 
twelfth  instant,  do  advise  the  President  that  it  is  intended  by  the  first  clause  of  the 
sixth  article  of  the  Constitution  that  the  officers  of  the  Regular  or  Provisional  Army 
or  of  the  Navy,  appointed  during  the  existence  of  the  Provisional  Government  and 
confirmed  by  the  Congress,  should  be  renominated  and  confirmed  by  the  Senate,  or 
other  persons  to  succeed  them  should  be  nominated  and  confirmed. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved  by  the  Senate,  That  the  President  be  requested,  in  making  nominations 
to  offices  in  the  Navy,  that  the  rank  and  date  of  the  commission  of  the  nominee  be 
stated,  and  also  the  rank  and  date  of  the  commission  and  names  of  such  officers  in 
the  Navy  as  may  be  superseded  by  said  nomination. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  D.  R. 
Jones  as  major-general. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haj'nes, 

Resolved,  That  the  further  consideration  of  said  nomination  be 
postponed. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  J3,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  Douglas  H.  Cooper  to  be  Superintendent  of  Indian  Affairs,  agreeably 
to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  20,  1868. 
His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  C.  S.  A. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  nominate  Gen.  Douglas  H.  Cooper  as  Superintendent  of 
Indian  Affairs. 

General  Cooper  has  been  nominated  as  a  brigadier-general,  but  the  Department 
having  since  been  informed  that  he  would  probably  accept  the  office  of  superintend- 
ent desires  to  avail  itself  of  his  experience  in  Indian  affairs,  should  he  prefer  that 
position. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant. 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

s     retort/  of  War. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  23,  1868. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  information  two  communication:?  from  the  Secretary 
of  State,  in  answer  to  your  resolutions  of  the  9th  and  12th  instant,  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 


Sept.  24, 1862.]  PEN  ATE.  325 

Ordered,  That  the  message  and  accompanying  documents  be  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  24,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Maxwell  presented  a  memorial  of  certain  widows  of  deceased 
officers  of  the  Army  and  Rav\-  of  the  United  States,  praying  the 
passage  of  a  law  continuing  the  pensions  which  they  received  from 
the  Government'of  the  late  United  States;  which  was  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolced,  That  the  Secretary  of  AVar  inform  the  Senate  why  it  is  necessary  to 
require  sick  and  wounded  soldiers  in  Lynchburg,  Warrenton,  Staunton,  and  other 
places  to  send  to  officers  in  Richmond  to  obtain  furloughs  and  discharges. 

Also,  the  rules  now  required  to  be  observed  in  furloughing  and  discharging  sick 
and  wounded  soldiers,  and  what  officers  have  charge  of  that  duty,  and  what  are 
their  hours  of  business,  and  what  are  the  regulations  to  enable  such  sick  and 
wounded  soldiers  to  draw  their  pay  and  clothing. 

Mr.  Sparrow  presented  a  memorial  of  citizens  of  the  State  of  Lou- 
isiana, praying  the  Government  to  take  possession  of  the  cotton  crop 
throughout  the  Confederacy;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  94)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  a  patent  office,  and  to  provide 
for  the  granting  and  issue  of  patents  for  new  and  useful  discoveries,  inventions, 
improvements,  and  designs,"  approved  May  21,  1861. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two  enrolled  bills,  I 
am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Haynes  presented  a  memorial  of  citizens  of  Tennessee,  praying 
that  Treasury  notes  may  be  made  a  legal  tender;  which  was  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Mr.  Oldham  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  99)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  divide  the  State  of 
Texas  into  two  judicial  districts,  and  to  provide  for  the  appointment 
of  judges  and  officers  in  the  same;" 

which  was  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  the  Judiciary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  message  of  the  President  of 
the  Confederate  States,  of  the  llth  instant,  in  response  to  a  resolu- 
tion of  the  Senate  requesting  certain  information  concerning  the 
appointment  and  pa}-  of  provost-marshals;  and 

After  debate, 

()rd>  r<<l,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Oldham  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States,  That,  when  necessary,  the  General  in 
Chief,  or  a  general  of  a  division  of  the  Army,  may  appoint  a  provost-marshal  to  take 
charge  of  prisoners,  with  a  suitable  guard  or  other  police  force. 


326  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  24, 1862. 

Resolved,  That  the  War  Department  has  no  lawful  authority  to  appoint  or  employ 
provost-marshals  and  vest  them  with  any  authority  whatever  over  citizens  not 
belonging  to  the  Army,  or  with  police  powers  and  duties  for  the  peace  and  good 
order  of  any  of  the  towns  in  any  State  of  the  Confederate  Stairs:  and  that  all  such 
attempted  exercise  of  power  is  illegal,  unauthorized  and  void. 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  has  no  constitutional  or  lawful  authority  to 
limit  or  restrict  the  exercise  of  the  jurisdiction  of  the  civil  judicial  tribunals  of  the 
States  of  this  Confederacy,  vested  in  them  by  the  constitutions  and  laws  of  the  States, 
respectively;  and  all  orders  issued  by  his  command  tending  to  restrict  or  in  any 
respect  to  interfere  with  the  full  exercise  of  the  jurisdiction  of  such  civil  judicial 
tribunals  are  illegal,  unauthorized  and  void. 

Rtaolced,  That  it  belongs  to  Congress  to  fix  the  rank  and  pay  of  all  officer*  ami 
servants  in  the  employment  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  that  the  Secretary  of 
War  has  no  power,  without  the  consent  of  Congress,  to  prescribe  the  rank  and  pay 
of  provost-marshals. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

Mr.  Hunter,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  in  relation  to 
the  subject,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  100)  to  supply  deficiencies  in  the  appropriations  for  the 
engineer  service  of  the  War  Department; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Hunter,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  message  of  the  President  in  relation  to  the  subject,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  101)  appropriating  money  for  engraving  and  printing 
Treasury  notes,  and  for  other  purposes; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  IT)  to  provide  for  the  payment 
of  sums  ascertained  to  be  due  for  postal  service  to  citizens  of  the  Con- 
federate States  by  the  Postmaster-General,  and  that  the  said  bill  be 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

Mr.  Hunter,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  87)  to  amend  an  act  for  auditing  the  accounts  of  the  Post- 
Office  Department,  approved  May  1(5,  1862,  reported  it,  with  the 
recommendation  that  it  ought  not  to  pa». 

Mr.  Semmes.  from  the  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal,  reported 

A  hill  (S.  102)  establishing  the  seal  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America; 


Sept.  -J4,  1862.]  SENATE. 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole:  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

OrJ,  ,',-iL  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

A',  W/VY/.  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

<>r,l,.  /-,  </.  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semnies,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill 
(8.  102)  last  mentioned  be  reconsidered. 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  Senate  refused  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  23d  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  5.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  further  issue  of  Treasury  notes; 

H.  R.  7.  An  act  in  relation  to  the  transfer  of  troops; 

H.  R.  10.  An  act  to  regulate  the  rank  of  officers  of  the  provisional  corps  of  engi- 
neers; and 

H.  R.  11.  An  ac't  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  certain  claims  against  the  Confed- 
erate States  in  the  State  of  Missouri. 

Mr.  Semmes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  sixty  dollars  be  paid  out  of  the  contingent  fund  of  the 
Senate  to  Julius  Baurngarten,  for  services  rendered  the  Joint  Committee  on  Flag  and 
in  making  drawings  of  seals. 


The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  24,  1862. 

To  the  Sfitfit,  ami  //"(/.-•-  »f 


1  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  covering  an  estimate  "of  the  Coinmissary-Ueneral  of  the  sum  necessary  to 
purchase  the  supply  of  flour  for  the  Army  for  the  ensuing  season." 

I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  and  for  the  pur{>ose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered*  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  24,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  covering  an  estimate  for  a  deficiency  in  the  appropriation  for  ordnance. 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  and  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 


328  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  24, 1862. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  tire  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  V.\.,  September  24,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  information  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  in  response  to  your  resolution  of  the  22d  August,  in  reference  to  regiments  dis- 
banded and  consolidated. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  76.  An  act  to  change  the  time  for  the  assembling  of  Congress  for 
its  next  regular  session;  and 

S.  79.  An  act  amendatory  of  an  act  to  reorganize  the  Marine  Corps. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  96)  to  better  provide  for  the  sick  and  wounded 
of  the  Army  in  hospitals;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  postponed  to,  and  made  the  special  order  for, 
to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  24,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representaiirex: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
the  Navy,  covering  an  estimate  for  "an  additional  appropriation  for  the  construction 
and  equipment  of  ironclad  and  other  vessels  abroad." 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  and  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVJS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

! 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  D.  K. 
Jones  to  be  major-general. 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  D.  R. 
Jones  to  be  major-general? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -  v  '  '^ 


Sept.  25, 1862.]  SENATE.  329 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Davis,  Henry.  Hill,  Hunter,  Maxwell,  Peyton, 
Preston,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clark,  Clay.  Haynes,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham, 
Orr,  Phelan,  Semmes,  Simms.  and  Yaucey. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  D.  R.  Jones  to  be  major-general. 

On  motion  bj~  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER  25,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Finance  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  citizens  of  Tennessee,  pray- 
ing that  Treasury  notes  may  be  made  a  legal  tender. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  103)  for  the  relief  of  the  Eastern  Texas  Railroad  Compan}T; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

jResolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  99)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  ''An  act  to  divide  the  State  of 
Texas  into  two  judicial  districts,  and  to  provide  for  the  appointment 
of  judges  and  officers  in  the  same,"  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  99)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered.  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

fiesolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  IT)  to  provide  for  the  payment 
of  sums  ascertained  to  be  due  for  postal  service  to  citizens  of  the 
Confederate  States  by  the  Postmaster-General,  reported  it  without 
amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  17)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 


330  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  25. 1862. 

Resolved,  That  it  pa--. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  AY  hole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  96)  to  better  provide  for  the  sick  and  wounded  of 
the  Army  in  hospitals. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  sec- 
tion 2,  line  3,  the  word  "required"  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  word 
"requested." 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the 
second  section  the  words 

all  railroad  agents  and  conductors,  and  all  canal  agents  and  officers  in  charge  of  trains 
or  canal  boats,  be  required  to  transport  promptly,  during  their  regular  trips  or  voyages, 
all  supplies  purchased  for  the  use  of  hospitals,  by  agents  accredited  by  the  surgeon  or 
assistant  surgeon  in  charge  for  that  purpose, 

and  by  striking  out,  in  line  8,  the  word  ''such "  and  inserting  after  the 
word  "agents,"  in  line  9,  the  words  "accredited  by  the  surgeon  or 
assistant  surgeon  in  charge  of  the  supplies  purchased  for  the  use  of 
hospitals," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the 
second  section  the  words 

That  all  railroad  agents  and  conductors,  and  all  canal  agents  and  officers  in  charge 
of  trains  or  canal  boats,  be  required  to  transport  promptly,  during  their  regular  trip< 
or  voyages,  all  supplies  purchased  for  the  use  of  hospitals, 

and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 

That  the  Secretary  of  War  is  hereby  authorized  and  directed  to  make  a  contract 
with  the  several  railroad  companies  and  lines  of  boats  for  the  speediest  practicable 
transportation  of  all  supplies  purchased  for  the  use  of  hospitals. 

and  by  inserting  in  line  7,  after  the  word  "purpose,"  the  words  "or 
donations  by  individuals,  societies,  or  States," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the 
fourth  section,  in  lines  '29  and  30,  the  words  "  not  to  exceed  the  num- 
ber now  allowed  by  law." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr;  Burnett,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in 
lines  5,  IT,  18,  30,  and  33,  the  word  "of"  wherever  it  occurs,  and 
inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "  not  to  excee<l." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey.  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  at  the  end 
of  the  fifth  section  the  words  "and  to  such  private  or  State  hospitals 
representing  the  same  which  may  be  willing  to  receive  them." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the  word 
"  paid,"  section  6,  line  -i,  the  word  "  monthly." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  the  following 
independent  section: 

SEC.  7.  That  the  Secretory  of  War  is  hereby  authorized,  in  such  way  and  manner 
as  he  may  deem  best,  and  under  such  rules  and  regulations  as  he  may  prescribe,  to 
enter  into  and  perfect  some  suitable  arrangement  with  the  different  railroad  com- 
panies, their  officers  and  authorized  agents,  whereby  seats  in  one  or  more  cars  of 


Sept.  25, 1862.]  SENATE.  331 

each  railroad  train,  as  the  necessities  of  the  case  may  he,  shall  be  reserved  for  the 
use  of  the  sick  and  wounded  soldiers  who  may  desire  transportation  over  any  such 
railroad,  and  that  no  person  not  sick  or  wounded,  and  not  an  attendant  upon  the  sick 
and  wounded,  shall  be  permitted  to  enter  any  such  car  or  cars  s<>  reserved  until  the 
said  sick  and  wounded  and  their  attendants  shall  first  have  obtained  seats;  and,  also, 
shall  perfect  some  arrangements  with  the  said  railroad  companies,  their  officers  or 
agents,  whereby  all  conductors  having  in  charge  any  such  trains  shall  be  required  to 
provide,  for  the  use  of  the  sick  and  wounded  in  the  cars  so  reserved,  a  sufficient 
quantity  of  pure  water, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Siimns,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  the  following 
independent  section : 

SEC.  8.  That  all  surgeons  and  assistant  surgeons  in  charge  of  a  hospital,  and  all 
surgeons  and  assistant  surgeons  of  any  regiment,  battalion,  or  squadron  in  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  having  in  his  or  their  charge  any  sick  or  wounded  soldier, 
desiring  transportation  as  aforesaid,  shall,  in  all  cases,  detail  some  competent  person, 
acting  under  his  or  their  authority,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  accompany  all  such  sick 
and  wounded  to  the  depot  of  any  such  railroad,  to  see  that  all  such  are  properly 
cared  for,  and  that  they  obtain  seats  on  the  said  car  or  cars  so  reserved. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Simms  by  striking  therefrom  the  words  "and  all  surgeons  and 
assistant  surgeons  of  any  regiment,  battalion,  or  squadron  in  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Simms, 
as  amended. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

Xo  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Oi'tl-r^L  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

<h-<l*  /•<•</,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

.I//-.  l'f<*'nleni:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  resolution  of 
the  Senate  for  the  adjournment  of  the  present  session  of  Congress,  without  day,  on 
Tuesday,  the  30th  of  September,  instant,  at  12  o'clock  m. 

The  House  of  Representatives  do  not  concur  in  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to 
the  bill  (H.  R.  15)  to  provide  for  the  filling  up  of  existing  companies,  squadrons,  bat- 
talions, and  regiments,  and  to  increase  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  their  amendments,  disagreed  to 
by  the  House  of  Representatives,  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  15)  last  mentioned; 
and 

Resolved,  That  they  insist  on  their  amendments,  disagreed  to  b}'  the 
House  of  Representatives,  and  ask  a  conference  on  the  disagreeing 
votes  of  the  two  Houses  thereon. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

<V/vA.-/v7,  That  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  Sen- 
ate be  appointed  by  the  President;  and 

Mr.  Sparrow,  Mr.  Yancey,  and  Mr.  AVigfall  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


332  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  25, 1862. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  and 
joint  resolution,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  .Senate: 

H.  R.  19.  An  act  to  amend  acts  No.  223  and  No.  311  of  the  Provisional  Congress, 
so  as  to  authorize  an  extension  of  the  time  for  selling  property  for  taxes  in  default; 

H.  R.  20.  An  act  to  amend  the  act  to  authorize  payment  to  be  made  for  certain 
horses  purchased  for  the  Army  by  Col.  A.  W.  McDonald,  approved  August  21, 
1861;  and 

H.  R.  19.  Joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-General  to  cause  certain 
alterations  to  be  made  in  the  building  now  occupied  by  the  Post-Office  Department. 

The  bills  this  day  received  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for 
concurrence  were  severally  read  the  first  and  second  times. 

O,;!,  r<-</.  That  the  bill  numbered  19  be  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  the  Judiciary  and  that  the  bill  numbered  20  be  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  19)  this  day  communicated  from  the 
House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence  was  read  the  first  and  sec- 
ond times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  proposed,  the  resolution  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  70)  to  provide  for  the  coining  of  copper  tokens; 
and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  insists  upon  its  disagreement  to  the 
amendments  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  15)  to  provide  for  the  rilling  up  of  exist- 
ing companies,  squadrons,  battalions,  and  regiments,  and  to  increase  the  Provisional 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  agree  to  the  committee  of  conference  asked  for  by 
the  Senate,  and  have  appointed  Mr.  Miles  of  South  Carolina,  Mr.  Conrad  of  Louisiana, 
and  Mr.  Baldwin  of  Virginia,  managers  at  the  same  upon  the  part  of  the  House. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,   on   the  24th   instant, 
approved  and  signed  the  following  act: 
S.  79.  An* act  amendatory  of  an  act  to  reorganize  the  Marine  Corps. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  66)  to  aid  in  the  completion  of  the  Vicksburg  and 
Shreveport  Railroad,  in  the  State  of  Louisiana. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  in  the 
fourth  line  of  the  first  section,  the  word  "appropriation"1  and  inserting 
in  lieu  thereof  the  word  "•amount;"  by  inserting,  after  the  word  '"dol- 
lars," in  the  fifth  line,  the  words  "in  the  bonds  of  the  Confederate 
States;"  by  striking  out  the  word  "sum,"  in  the  eighth  line,  and  insert- 
ing in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "amount  in  bonds,"  and  by  striking  out, 
in  the  ninth  line,  the  words  "and  appropriated." 


Sept.  25, 1862.]  SENATE.  333 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the 
second  section  the  words 

of  the  amount  of  one  million  five  hundred  thousand  dollars  in  the  bonds  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  appropriated  by  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to  aid  in  the  construction  of 
a  certain  line  of  railroad  in  the  States  of  Louisiana  and  Texas,"  approved  nineteenth 
April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  and  the  said  amount  in  bonds  is  hereby  set 
apart  to  this  end, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the  amend- 
ment last  mentioned  be  reconsidered, 

Ordered,  That  the  motion  lie  on  the  table. 

The  bill  having  been  further  considered, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Cla3T, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  104)  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  a  chief  constructor 
of  the  Navy ; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Oi'd>  r<(/.  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

-Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  25,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatin*: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
AVar,  submitting  "estimates  to  supply  deficiencies  in  the  appropriation  for  the  Med- 
ical Department  of  the  Army." 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  that  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  88)  to  punish  insurrection  or  rebellion  against  the 
Confederate  States, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  Pirxident:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  1*2.  An  act  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  offer 
a  reward  for  the  apprehension  and  conviction  of  persons  engaged  in 
forging  or  uttering  counterfeit  Confederate  Treasury  notes; 


334  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept  26, 1862. 

S.  78.  An  act  to  determine  the  annual  pay  of  the  engineer  in  chief 
and  passed  assistant  surgeons  of  the  Navy:  and 

S.  94.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  a  patent 
office,  and  to  provide  for  the  granting  and  issue  of  patents  for  new  and 
useful  discoveries,  inventions,  improvements,  and  designs,""  approved 
May  21,  1861. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Thomas 
Jordan,  to  be  brigadier-general. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  postpone  the  consideration  of  said 
nomination  for  the  present, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  postpone  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
Thomas  Jordan  to  be  brigadier-general ' 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was  ordered, 

That  the  consideration  of  said  nomination  be  postponed  for  the 
present. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs, 
the  following  resolution  was  submitted  for  consideration: 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  the  nomination  of  D.  R.  Jones  to  be 
major-general  be  reconsidered. 

Mr.  Haj'nes  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration : 

Resolved,  That  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate,  the  act  of  Congress,  approved  March 
sixth,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-one,  requires  that  brigades  and  divisions  shall 
have  been  organized  before  the  commanding  officers  thereof  shall  be  nominated  to 
the  Senate;  and  that  the  President  be  respectfully  requested  to  communicate  to  the 
Senate  what  organized  brigades  and  divisions  exist,  which  he  proposes  to  assign  to 
the  command  of  the  brigadier  and  major  generals  now  before  the  Senate  for  con- 
firmation, and  from  what  State  organized. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  resolution. 
Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciarv. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 
The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER  26,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr. 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  Robert  W.  Burn  well  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  sessions  of  the  Senate  during  the  remainder  of  the  present 
session. 


Sept.  26, 1862.)  SENATE.  335 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  whether  the  appro- 
priation made  by  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to  aid  in  the  construction  of  a  certain  line 
of  railroad  in  the  States  of  Louisiana  and  Texay,"  approved  nineteenth  April,  eighteen 
hundred  and  sixty-two,  has  been,  in  whole  or  in  part,  used  for  the  purpose  con- 
templated by  the  act,  or  if  any  contract  or  engagement  has  been  made  by  him  in 
relation  to  the  said  appropriation,  or  any  part  of  it. 

Mr.  Senmies  submitted  a  memorial  of  L.  Rousseau,  praying  the 
passage  of  a  law  for  the  retirement  of  certain  officers  of  the  Navy, 
with  increased  rank  and  diminished  pay;  which  was  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Hunter  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate  be  authorized  to  employ,  temporarily, 
whatever  additional  clerks  may  be  necessary  to  secure  the  prompt  enrollment  and 
engrossment  of  bills  and  joint  resolutions  during  the  remainder  of  the  session,  at  a 
compensation  not  to  exceed  five  dollars  per  diem. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  19)  to  amend  acts  No.  223  and  No.  311  of  the 
Provisional  Congress,  so  as  to  authorize  an  extension  of  the  time  for 
selling  property  for  taxes  in  default,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole, 
the  bill  (H.  R.  19)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed, 
it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
\v;is  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  16)  regulating  the  granting  of  furloughs 
to  wounded  and  sick  soldiers,  reported  it,  with  the  recommendation 
that  it  ought  not  to  pass. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Oi-il,  i-«l,  That  it  be  printed. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  disagreeing 
votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (H.  R.  15)  to  amend  an  act  entitled 
''An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  16th 
April,  1862;  reported 

That  they  have  carefully  considered  the  same,  and  the  differences 
between  the  two  Houses  thereon,  and  report  the  accompanying  bill, 
with  the  recommendation  that  it  pass: 

An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  sixteenth 
April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two. 

The  Congress  of  the  Confederate  Slates  of  America  do  enact,  That  the  President  be,  and 
he  is  hereby,  authorized  to  call  out  and  place  in  the  military  service  of  the  Confed- 
erate States,  for  three  years,  unless  the  war  shall  have  been  sooner  ended,  all  white 
men  who  are  residents  of  the  Confederate  States,  between  the  ages  of  thirty-five  and 
forty-five  years,  at  the  time  the  call  or  calls  may  be  made,  and  who  are  not  at  such 
time  or  times  legally  exempted  from  military  service,  or  such  parts  thereof  as  in  his 
judgment  may  be  necessary  to  the  public  defense;  such  call  or  calls  to  be  made 
under  the  provisions  and  according  to  the  terms  of  the  act  to  which  this  is  an 
amendment,  and  such  authority  shall  exist  in  the  President  during  the  present  war, 
as  to  all  persons  who  now  are,  or  may  hereafter  become,  eighteen  years  of  age;  and 
when  once  enrolled,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and  forty-five  years, 


336  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sopt.  IK,  1862. 

shall  serve  their  full  time:  Profiled,  That  if  the  President,  in  calling  out  troops  into 
the  service  of  the  Confederate  States  shall  first  call  for  only  a  part  of  the  persons 
In-tween  the  ages  hereinbefore  stated,  he  shall  call  for  those  between  the  ages  of 
thirty-five  and  any  other  age  less  than  forty-five:  Provided,  That  nothing  herein  con- 
tained shall  be  understood  as  repealing  or  modifying  any  part  of  the  act  of  which 
this  is  amendatory,  except  as  herein  expressly  stated:  And  provided  further,  That 
those  called  out  under  this  act,  and  the  act  to  which  this  is  an  amendment,  shall  be 
first  and  immediately  ordered  to  fill  to  their  maximum  number  the  companies, 
battalions,  squadrons,  and  regiments  from  the  respective  States  at  the  time  the  act  to 
further  provide  for  the  public  defense,  approved  sixteenth  April,  eighteen  hundred 
and  sixty -two,  was  passed,  and  the  surplus,  if  any,  shall  be  assigned.to  organizations 
formed  from  each  State  since  the  passage  of  that  act,  or  placed  in  new  organizations, 
to  be  officered  by  the  State  having  such  residue,  according  to  the  laws  thereof,  or 
disposed  of  as  now  provided  by  law:  Provided,  That  the  President  is  authorized  to 
suspend  the  execution  of  this,  or  the  act  to  which  this  is  an  amendment,  in  any 
locality  where  he  may  find  it  impracticable  to  execute  the  same;  and  that  in  such 
localities,  and  during  said  suspension,  the  President  is  authorized  to  receive  troops 
into  the  Confederate  service  under  any  of  the  acts  passed  by  the  Confederate  Con- 
gress prior  to  the  passage  of  the  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,  approved 
sixteenth  April,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  report;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Resolved^  That  the  Senate  concur  therein. 

Ordered^  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, by  Mr.  Ford: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  73)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a 
general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America." 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  that  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  consideration 
of  the  bill  (S.  19)  to  organize  the  Supreme  Court  of  the  Confederate 
States, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I  v-eaS~  8 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Maxwell,  Orr,  Phelan,  Pres- 
ton, Semmes,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Sparrow, 
and  Yancey. 

So  the  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  19)  to  organize  the  Supreme  Court  of  the 
Confederate  States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  vote  on  taking  up  the  said  bill  be 
reconsidered, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

That  the  Senate  adjourn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question,  to  agree  to  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr.  Clark, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 


Sept.  26, 1862.]  SENATE.  337 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  9)  to  increase  the  Signal  Corps,  reported  it 
without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  9)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretaiy  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lainar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  the  report  of  the  com- 
mittee of  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (H.  R.  15) 
to  provide  for  the  filling  up  of  existing  companies,  squadrons,  battalions,  and  regi- 
ments of  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

.!//•.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  96) 
to  better  provide  for  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the  Army  in  hospitals. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  bjr  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  26,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  replying  to  your 
resolution  of  the  16th  instant,  in  reference  to  the  enforcement  of  the  conscript  act  in 
the  State  of  Georgia,  and  stating  the  action  of  the  Department  with  regard  to  the 
command  of  the  conscript  camp  in  that  State. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 
Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  26,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatin^: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  information  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  in  reference  to  the  defense  of  western  and  southern  rivers,  to  which  I  invite 
your  attention. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

<>r<h-r<-d,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  ot  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  81)  to  provide  for  tilling  vacancies  in  certain  cases. 
After  debate, 

An  amendment  having  been  proposed  to  the  bill  by  Mr.  Phelan, 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 
The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 
The  doors  having  been  opened, 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

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338  JOURNAL    OF    THE 

SECRET    SESSION. 

Mr.  Hunter,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  -was  referred 
the  message  of  the  President  on  the  subject,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  105)  to  appropriate  money  for  the  purchase,  arming,  and 
equipping  vessels  abroad; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretaiy  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  J.  B.  Read,  submitting 
a  plan  for  the  construction  of  a  torpedo  gunboat. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Chiy, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Thomas 
Jordan  to  be  brigadier-general. 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

WiU  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Thomas 
Jordan  ? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Thomas  Jordan  to  be  brigadier-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination 
of  the  President. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  23d  instant)  the  nominations  of  William  F.  Carter  and 
William  H.  Wall,  to  be  lieutenants  for  the  war;  William  B.  Mieou,  to  be 
assistant  pa}rmaster;  Albert  A.  Nelson,  William  N.  Smith,  and  L.  M. 
Thompson,  to  be  assistant  paymasters  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the 
recommendation  that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  19th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Alexander  1  lart.  II.  G. 
Davidson,  J.  Brown rigg,  W.  L.  Nichol,  W.  E.  Buie,  Ed.  N.  Carey.  J.  W. 
Hall,  Francis  Sorrel,  J.  W.  C.  Smith,  Peter  W.  Young,  Peter  Custis, 
L.  P.  Yandell,  Charles  Langenbecher,  E.  H.  C.  Bailey,  Thomas  D. 
Isom,  Benjamin  F.  Fessenden,  Benjamin  F.  Cobb,  William  C.  Warren, 
Hector  Turner,  William  H.  Doughty,  Richard  B.  Baker,  L.  M.  Carn, 
Benjamin  Blackford,  J.  B.  Davis,  John  H.  Hunter,  A.  P.  Hall,  George 
Lumpkin,  B.  M.  Cromwell,  Benjamin  Rhett,  LeG.  G.  Capers,  E.  M. 


Sept.  26, 1862.]  SENATE.  339 

Seabrook,  John  F.  Miller,  E.  E.  Jenkins,  W.  J.  David,  A.  L.  Brey- 
sarher,  Henry  Izard,  J.  W.  Pitts.  J.  F.  Harrington,  George  E.  Red- 
wood, E.  A.  Jelks.  G.  A.  D.  Gait,  B.  W.  Allen,  C,  D.  Fletcher,  Joseph 
B.  Ficklen,  Joseph  A.  S.  Milligan.  A.  Howard  Scott,  C.  D.  Rice,  J.  M. 
Rogers,  W.  S.  Love,  Oliver  B.  Knode.  James  M.  Hatchett,  William 
,G.  Bulloch,  Alfred  B.  Tucker,  William  A.  Nelson,  Adolphus  E.  Read. 
Paul  De  Lacy  Baker,  J.  G.  Brodnax,  Robert  F.  Baldwin,  James 
P.  Jervoy.  G!  Owen,  P.  G.  Robinson,  B.  F.  Blount,  G.  W.  Currey, 
Edmund  R.  Walker,  Thomas  A.  Proctor,  Benjamin  W.  Bradley, 
Gabriel  Harrison,  William  P.  Mallett,  Bedford  Brown.  James  B. 
Read,  Edward  Geddings,  E.  F.  Bouchelle,  William  P.  Palmer,  Ashton 
Miles,  D.  Herndon,  Samuel  Annan,  John  T.  Banks,  J.  F.  Fauntleroy, 
George  J.  Colgin,  Thomas  A.  Harris,  Thomas  Hill,  William  C.  Horl- 
beck,  David  A.  Mathews.  William  T.  Abrahams,  H.  Gilbert  Leigh, 
Benjamin  C.  Fishburne,  Flournoy  Carter,  William  A.  Gordon,  William 
H.  Harris,  James  L.  Moore,  Addison  M.  Bourland,  John  P.  Mitchell, 
William  C.  Ravenel,  Samuel  T.  Gregory,  J.  Dickson  Smith,  Joseph 
Ganahl,  Thomas  D.  Wooten,  Benjamin  G.  Dysart,  William  H.  Haw- 
kins, Lucien  McDowell,  John  B.  Bond,  G.  F.  Jones,  R.  S.  Halsey, 
W.  R.  Hodges,  George  R.  C.  Todd,  to  be  surgeons;  E.  S.  Drew, 
S.  W.  Carmichael,  Thomas  F.  Maury,  S.  R.  Sayers,  William  Green, 
Thomas  J.  Boy  kin,  J.  B.  Barnette,  J.  T.  Johnson,  W.  D.  Somers, 
M.  J.  Bolan,  John  S.  Fenner,  A.  H.  Snead,  J.  H.  Nuttall,  John  S. 
Fletcher,  William  W.  Gaither,  Matt.  Turner,  John  W.  Vaughn, 
James  W.  Tracy,  John  W.Jones,  Thomas  C.  Hill,  J.  D.  Estes,  W.  E. 
Michie,  Thomas  S.  Miller,  Daniel  Tucker,  William  M.  Swann,  Simon 
Baruch,  Aurelius  A.  Lyon,  W.  E.  Pegram,  Edwin  D.  Newton,  Jacob 
H.  Jones,  Richard  H.  Woodward,  Elhanon  W.  Rowe,  Jacob  P.  Har- 
rison, Samuel  C.  Smith,  John  R.  Leigh,  William  J.  Upshaw,  John  B, 
Wily,  Edwin  S.  Ray,  William  A.  Hard}',  Charles  A.  Board,  Thomas  J. 
Lockett,  H.  M.  Clarkson,  James  C.  Watson,  Francis  C.  Ellison,  John 
W.  Leftwich,  Jesse  P.  Brown,  Simpson  Russ,  Alexander  H.  Roscoe, 
Sylvester  L.  Xidelet.  Richard  B.  Burroughs,  Capers  M.  Rivers,  Henry 
]£.  Cochran,  Thomas  L.  Ogier,  jr.,  Keith  A.  Quarterman.  Memory 
Bonner.  William  A.  Player,  John  Y.  Du  Pre,  Edward  V.  Munro, 
Amos  N.  Bellinger,  George  W.  Alsop,  B.  B.  Singeltary.  William  S. 
Easley.  W.  A.  B.  Norcom,  Isaiah  H.  White,  Thomas  E.  Moorman, 
Mason  G.  Ellzey,  Robert  L.  Hoard,  J.  A.  Harrison,  Elisha  Young,  E.  H. 
Fournier,  A.  E.  Wright,  Tilghman  M.  Layton,  R.  S.  Baldwin,  Chris- 
topher J.  Prentiss,  Lucien  Hall,  F.  O.  Tompkins,  Charles  R.  Thomson, 
Daniel  S.  Pope.  Charles  E.  Fleming,  Thomas  S.  Waring,  Henry  Rob- 
inson, Thomas  S.  Thomas,  Wiley  K.  Fort,  Augustus  R.  Taylor,  W.  S. 
R.  Brockenbrough,  Franklin  B.  Henderson,  William  Hunt  Hall, 
Thomas  S.  Hemingway.  William  H.  Daughtry,  John  S.  Conrad, 
William  II.  Amiss.  B.  R.  Doyle,  R.  Coleman  Carlisle,  Thomas  M. 
Wilson,  Mansfield  J.  Jones,  Henry  Frost,  James  H.  Oliver,  John  B. 
Wortham,  James  H.  Bryan,  Richard  L.  Johnson.  Vivian  Quesenberry, 
jr.,  James  M.  Madden,  Calhoun  Sams,  James  B.  Black,  George  W. 
Richards,  William  H.  Barnes,  Joseph  J.  Murray,  George  K.  Turner, 
John  W.  Hill.  William  Oliver  Hudson.  Benjamin  M.  Walker,  James 
M.  Meggett,  Ed.  B.  Smith,  James  F.  Pearce,  Camillus  T.  Cole- 
man,  Alexander  Harris,  Alexander  D.  Hamilton,  John  W.  Sherrod, 
John  M.  Reynolds,  Solomon  Secord,  Ephraim  M.  Jenkins,  John  S. 
Stoney,  A.  Grigsby  Emory,  Samuel  T.  Chandler,  Algernon  M.  Lee, 


340  JOURNAL    OF    THE  fSept.  26, 1862. 

Ralph  B.  Hanahan,  A.  English  Williams.  Thomas  C.  Girardeau,  Joseph 
Winthrop.  Walter  H.  Dean,  E.  L.  Thomson,  John  W.  Lawson,  Lucius 
C.  Coke,  Thomas  D.  Merritt,  Edwin  Barnes,  David  E.  Bass,  Joseph 
C.  Shepard,  Lafayette  Hussev.  Sterling  B.  Simmons,  Christian  D. 
Owens,  Robert  M." Harper,  Dii  P.  Hooper,  Robert  P.  Taliaferro,  Wil- 
liam Henry  Shields,  Powhatan  Bledsoe,  Hume  Feild,  William  Wallace,  . 
Aristides  Monteiro,  John  Alexander  Graham,  Samuel  W.  Field,  Thomas 

C.  Pugh,  William  C.  Brown,  Lafayette  H.  Jordan,  N.  Jefferson  Crow, 
William  Jordan  Luck,  J.  R.  Slayton,  William  W.  Lane,  William  H. 
Hughes,  John  H.  Kinyoun,  Hugh  W.  Gardner,  John  Adams  Vigal, 
J.  H.  Foster,  James  M.  Hoyl,  E.  W.  Thomason,  H.  M.  Caldwell, 
Herman  Baer,  William  Wilson  S.  Butler,  W.  C.  Ferguson,  Seabrook 
Jenkins,  John  C.  L.  Engle,  Patrick  Henry  Griffin,  C.  A.  Ashlin,  to  be 
assistant  surgeons;   Lawrence  O'Connell,  George  E.  Brewer,  J.  K. 
Howell,  J.  W.  MeMurran,  Joseph  Walker,  Charles  H.  Boggs.  S.  F. 
Halliday,  A.  C.  Hopkins,  George  B.  Taylor,  William  H.  Hughes, 
Kinsey  Stuart,  J.  M.  Meredith,  Alexander  Phillippi,  Thomas  B.  Espy, 
H.  D/Hoyt,  I.  N.  Reeves,  Frank  Stanly,  Edward  J.  Dill,  A.  H.  Sloat, 
George  T.  Williams,  F.  M.  Haynes,  John  F.  Poulton,  J.  D.  Mitchell, 
William  E.  Walters,  T.  D.  Witherspoon,  John  W.  Mills.  Lewis  F. 
Davis,  J.  T.  Bowles,  Charles  A.  Fulwood,  G.  T.  Gray,  William  G. 
Parsons,  O.  H.  Sears,  Joseph  R.  Sharp,  B.  M.  Scrivener,  Charles  F. 
Gillespie,  James  B.  Taylor,  C.  T.  Quintard,  R,  N.  Crooks,  H.  G.  Hill, 
H.  E.  Cassidey,  Samuel  Johnson,  Robert  G.  Porter,  Thomas  S.  West, 
J.  A.  Miller,  J.  A.  McCutchen,  George  Slaughter,  Jefferson  Barton, 
W.  W.  Lord,  Robert  S.  Moron,  Thomas  C.  Weir,  James  B.  Hall, 
Thomas  H.  Breman,  P.  G.  Jamison,  John  J.  H}rman,  A.  B.  Stephens, 
G.  C.  Connor,  J.  H.  Page,  George  Macauley,  George  Russell.  George 
H.  Gilmer,  R.  Holman,  Hiram  M.  Matthis,  Junes  M.  Stokes,  Benjamin 

F.  Perry,  G.  C.  M.  R.  Kramer,  Henry  M.  Sneed,  Harvey  McHan, 
O.  R.  Blue,  J.  C.  Lowe,  Styring  S.  Moore,  W.  W.  Oslin,  A.  G.  Raines, 
L.  W.  Allen,  John  B.  McCullough,  F.  A.  Kimbcll,  W.  Haslett,  J.  H. 
Willoughby ,  James  R.  Waggener,  William  M.  Vanderhurst,  O.  D.  Fitz- 

ferald,  J.  H.  Colton,  J.  M.  Greene,  J.  M.  Cline,  William  B.  Hoover, 
ames  E.  Godfrey,  sr.,  W.  J.  McCormick,  A.  C.  Stanley.  William  H. 
Talley,  W.  J.  Foust,  J.  W.  Miller,  W.  V.  Wilson,  A.  C.  Caperton, 
Robert  A.  Mickle,  Peter  A.  Peterson,  Isaac  Spangle r,  B.  F.  Long, 

G.  W.  Johnston,  W.  D.  Carson,  J.  F.  N.  Huddleston,  Jacob  E.  Dodd, 

D.  W.  Fly,  George  H.  Norton,  John  R.  Bennett,  B.  T.  Kavanaugh, 
D.  W.  Wiggins,  Evander  McNair,  James  A.  Porter,  Franklin  Finney, 
J.  B.  McCutcheon,  Edwin  C.  Wexler,  T.  II.  Howie,  John  Paris,  B.  J. 
Johnson,  J.  E.  Williamson,  L.  H.  Baldwin.  Alexander  W.  Moore, 
J.  E.  Martin,  A.  H.  Booth,  D.  B.  Ewing,  Asa  M.   Marshall.  .Janio 
M.  Russell,  W.  H.  Fleming,  W.  F.  Pearson,  A.  G.  Thomas.  W.  J. 
Davis,  J.  W.  Hinton,  R.  W.  Bidgood,  Francis  W.  Hilliard,  Morris  J. 
Langhorne,  Henry  B.  Treadwell,  to  be  chaplains;  F.  L.  Thompson, 
Thomas  C.  Holliday,  John  F.  Stewart.  James   E.  Terrill,  John    D. 
Ridley,  George  F.  Cherry,  T.  G.  Pollock.  W.  W.  Lewis,  F.  X.  Ward, 
Bird  Holland,  James  McA.  Pace,  J.  ,1.  Nix.  Robert  C.  Bell,  Robert  G. 
Sims,  Richard  F.  Lawton,  George  J.  Rogers,  J.  B.  Habersham,  R.  Pryor 
James,  Mann  Page,  Richard  M.  Venable,  R.  T.  Crawford,  James  H. 
Capers,  William  T.  Taliaferro,  John  R.  Kly.  Joseph  A.  Sykes,  John  W. 
( 'ampbell,  Hobson  Powell,  Dunstan  E.  Banks,  John  F.  Green,  Henry  C. 
Allen,  William  R.  Jones,  John  >T,  Perkins,  George  W,  Finley,  William 


Sept.  20, 1862.]  SENATE.  341 

Hawkins,  Randolph  Harrison,  Samuel  H.  Moore,  John  F.  Hanson, 
flulien  Gumming,  J.  P.  Hoyt,  F  ram-is  M.  Hanks,  A.  B.  Jones,  E.  F. 
Kendall,  W.  O.  Moore,  Thomas  O.  Wicker,  William  Bernard  Mere- 
dith, Henry  A.  Garrett,  S.  V.  Southall,  Stephen  G.  Thompson,  William 
Bowles,  Thomas  A.  Hatch,  John  E.  Burch,  John  L.  Chandler,  James  W. 
Thomas,  James  W.  Sandiford,  Gilbert  Elliott,  Samuel  H.  Buchanan, 
Christopher  G.  Burke,  J.  G.  H.  Bryant,  A.  G.  Burns,  J.  J.  Gallaway, 
James  Wr.  Riddick,  R.  M.  Bearden,  P.  R.  O'Rorke,  William  A.  James, 
Joel  W.  Haden,  James  N.  Campbell,  flames  E.  Shelley,  G.  F.  Davis,  C.  A. 
Durham,  John  D.  Leland,  Joseph  IST.  Bass,  James  P.  Graves,  James 
H.  Waddell,  Hugh  M.  Wylie,  Samuel  B.  Waters,  William  Scott,  R. 
Mallett,  McPherson  Wright,  James  H.  Rogers,  Thomas  Hollings- 
worth,  John  M.  Fleming,  H.  A.  Gaillard,  Charles  Y.  Steptoe,  W.  E. 
Cameron,  William  M.  Hammond,  W.  F.  Henderson,  Daniel  Jones, 
W.  D.  Kendall,  F.  M.  Hammond,  W.  H.  Taylor,  L.  Gayle,  R.  S. 
Cheatham,  G.  M.  Blount,  John  G.  Meadors,  J.  E.  McGuire,  R.  F. 
Sturdivant,  R,  M.  Harwell,  W.  M.  McAllister,  Drury  Lacy,  jr.,  W .  P. 
Davis,  Alfred  R.  Murray,  T.  M.  Ghilds,  L.  A.  Chapman,  Esidore 
Ellis,  E.  E.  Sill,  Henderson  C.  Lucas,  Hugh  A.  Gaston,  Edward  P. 
Harman,  John  S.  Allen,  William  P.  Du  Bose,  Samuel  W.  Mosby,  J.  B. 
Poindexter,  Y.  J.  Pope,  W.  J.  Mathis,  G.  W.  Kearney,  George  L. 
Gordon,  D.  P.  Holland,  James  Vance,  Junius  M.  Macon,  G.  M.  Hoke, 
John  R.  Latta,  John  W.  Daniel,  Robert  G.  Hammet,  William  S. 
Turner,  Benjamin  S.  Williams,  Thomas  Irion,  Lomax  Tayloe,  David 
W .  Hurst,  jr.,  Patrick  K.  Maloney,  L.  P.  Warren, Thomas  M.  Brantle}r, 
Charles  S.  Arnall,  Alexander  Tunstall,  jr.,  H.  Steele,  W.  S.  Thomas, 
Oliver  C.  Carr,  A.  Shaw,  W.  D.  Hickman,  John  C.  Stallworth,  James 
W.  McDonald,  J.  P.  S.  Winder,  Charles  J.  Pegues,  J.  Clarence  Palmer, 
James  W.  Lansdale,  H.  J.  McCurdy,  Thomas  H.  McKinney,  James 
T.  Norman,  Edward  R.  Harden,  R.  G.  Cross,  William  R.  Young,  George 
Vidrner,  John  W.  Amiss,  J.  H.  Mathews,  William  S.  Wright,  F.  L. 
Price,  B.  I).  Griffin,  1\V.  J.  Cowles,  John  E.  Minshall,  R.  B.  L.  Soery, 
Thomas  G.  Powell,  Oliver  D.  Gooke,  I.  J.  Winston,  William  E.  Sykes, 

A.  B.  Broughton,  Armistead  Burwell,  J.  W.  Johnston,  James  R.  Cole, 
James  M.  Bullock,  J.  A.  Braun,  Frederick  Gates,  Francis  B.  Berkeley, 

B.  F.  Simmons,  Robert  H.  Allen,  Edward  A.  Semple,  Hugh  F.  Patton, 
"William  P.  Curlee,  J.  Walter  Perry,  R.  Y.  Ashe,  Edmund  Kirby, 
John  W.  Rentz,  Peter  Fontaine,  J.  J.  McClenden,  J.  C.  Wardlaw, 
Thomas  S.  Bell,  Lewis   Harman,  A.  Grayson  Halvburton,  Samuel 
Hale,  John  W.  Kerr,  Joseph  V.  H.  Nash,  George  H.  Moffett,  Matthew 
Watson,  George  T.  Howard,  W.  G.  Buchanan,  and  John  M.  Page,  to  be 
adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant,  reported,  w^ith  the  recom- 
mendation that  said  nominations  be  continued. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith  it  was 

JSesolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  19th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Gustavus  A.  Nott, 
Benjamin  Franklin  Watkins,  John  Isaac  Hulse,  Thomas  Franklin  Gul- 
lett,  Horace  L.  Houze,  John  G.  Scott,  Caleb  B.  Lampley,  Allmand 
Holmes,  William  T.  Sutton,  James  F.  Foulkes,  John  Wilson,  Peter  F. 
Whitehead,  William  B.  Russel,  Dan.  Shaw,  Duke  W.  Hunter,  F.  R. 
Durrett,  John  H.  Britts,  William  M.  Gough,  O.  Kratz,  H.  W.  Brown, 


342  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  26, 1862. 

J.  D.  Alison,  L.  W.  Tuttle,  John  Brownrigg,  Henry  Izard,  J.  C. 
Legare,  Henry  Yandell,  A'.  W.  Gilbert,  W.  C.  Wathen,  G.  H.  Fort, 
Charles  T.  Hart.  William  Henry  Robins,  John  W.  Prewitt,  A.  M. 
Headle}^  Benjamin  F.  Roberts,  John  F.  McGregor,  F.  A.  Stanford, 
Z.  J.  Scott,  Francis  M.  Garrett,  Henrv  D.  Fraser,  Edward  North,  John 
P.  Chazal,  W.  P.  Reese,  Miller  W.  Francis,  F.  H.  Evans,  Dudley  D. 
Saunders,  S.  L.  Nidelet,  T.  J.  Scurlock,  James  G.  Robertson,  J.  J. 
Roberts,  William  H.  Prickly.  E.  McD.  Coffey,  James  C.  Nidelet, 
Robert  A.  Felton,  James  D.  Wallace,  John  Wiatt,  John  M.  Allen, 
Elias  J.  Bowen,  G.  M.  B.  Maughs,  John  G.  Griggs,  J.  H.  Calvert, 
S.  E.  Chaille,  John  R.  Conway.  James  1 1.  Swindells.  DavidS.  Williams, 
W.  F.  Besselien,  John  H.  Gaines,  A.  B.  Ho}-,  R.  L.  Talbott,  George 
W.  Taylor,  L.  Fromm,  W.  E.  Buie,  A.  F.  Watson,  W.  F.  Westmore- 
land, D.  H.  Morrison,  G.  E.  Gordon,  D.  A.  Kinchloe,  D.  C.  Mont- 
gomery, J.  F.  Harrington,  James  S.  Oliver,  B.  F.  Lackey,  W.  M. 
Compton,  R.  P.  Bateman,  James  T.  Scott,  H.  Hinkley,  J).  H.  Strode, 
J.  N.  M.  Lynch,  Thomas  Rivers,  A.  Rhea,  W.  B.  Harvey,  F.  E.  Daniel, 
T.  C.  S.  Whitsitt,  S.  H.  Rushing,  C.  E.  Michel,  A.  A.  Johnston,  W.  L. 
Nichol,  E.  H.  C.  Bailey,  William  M.  Cole,  C.  W.  Taliaferro,  W.  S. 
Leake,  C.  M.  Taylor,  L.  A.  Dickson,  S.  W.  Vaughan,  Josiah  S.  White, 
W.  R.  Walker,  John  D.  Collins,  B.  A.  Jandon,  E.  J.  Beall,  C.  O.  Kurt- 
man,  Angus  G.  Shaw,  to  be  surgeons;  Davis  Lemuel  Darden,  Edmund 
Strudwick,  Sam.  McK.  Gladne}',  Russell  McCord,  Jones  C.  Abernathy, 
James  Augustus  Tillman,  Job  S.  Weatherly,  William  B.  Bonsai  1, 
Robert  Green  Murplnr,  George  F.  Hand.  Walker  Curry,  John  F. 
Blevins,  C.  C.  Sherard,  Benjamin  Hardin  Thomas.  James  W.  Single- 
ton, James  L.  Cunningham,  John  C.  Whiting,  W.  T.  Sawyer,  James 
R.  Slayton,  James  M.  Silliman,  Jesse  Williams  Hill,  Jerome  Cochran, 
R.  H.  Nisbet,  A.  Van  Woolverton,  John  N.  Holman,  George  Hug- 

§ins  Fowler,  Edward  M.  Yasser,  John  M.  Adams,  Homer  Lee  Parsons, 
amuel  Henry  Coffman,  Emmett  Williams,  Patrick  II.  Hamilton, 
William  Henry  Cunningham,  William  A.  Duggan,  Lucien  W.  Robin- 
son, James  P.  McCombs,  William  II.  Lilly,  Joseph  N.  Bvnum,  William 
C.  Goodwin,  Thomas  11.  Hollis,  E.  Miller,  J.  C.  Henderson,  S.  W. 
Turpin,  M.  N.  Phillips,  J.  G.  Thomas,  J.  W.  Eckford,  A.  R.  Jones, 
Thomas  M.  Ragan,  A.  J.  Sutherland,  J.  A.  Stewart,  W.  H.  Harrison, 
W.  N.  Ames,  Alfred  J.  Chind,  R.  E.  Jackson,  R.  F.  Carlin,  J.  Huston, 
W.  W.  Wilkinson,  C.  E.  Henderson,  W.  D.  Boykin,  J.  L.  Grace,  Lee 
Shackelford,  B.  F.  Field,  William  Banks,  D.  P.  Fenner,  H.  W.  Pur- 
nell,  J.  G.  Montgomery,  J.  W.  M.  Shuttuck,  J.  \V.  Wingate,  B.  W. 
Lynn,  Peter  G.  Snowden,  James  L.  Pressley,  Alexander  W.  Jones, 
Daniel  S.  Hopping,  Hugh  S.  Paisley,  T.  F.  Duncan,  John  P.  Jones, 
A.  D.  Evans,  J.  S.  Dillard,  J.  H.  Gibbs,  J.  W.  Thomson,  David  W. 
Johnston,  V.  T.  Chew,  John  M.  Henson,  Albert  L.  Phillips,  William 
J.  JBurt,  Charles  T.  McAnalley,  A.  R.  Cantield,  John  D.  Airey,  Rich- 
ard B.  Sadler,  Robert  E.  Hewlett,  Eugene  Henderson,  J.  F.  March, 
Benjamin  'S.  Gillespie,  William  F.  Starks,  Jacob  H.  Taylor,  William 
A.  Moss,  E.  J.  Kirkscey,  M.  J.  Rice,  E.  W.  Jones,  W.  B.  Field, 
F.  D.  Garrett,  T.  R.  Trotter,  W.  T.  Lockhart,  Edward  Latham, 
J.  M.  Haynes,  E.  O.  Grigsby,  A.  R.  -Gourrier,  S.  W.  Jones,  J.  H. 
Nuttall,  H.  W.  Harper,  W.  G.  Little,  J.  V.  Harris,  Henry  J.  Key, 
T.  H.  B.  Williams,  M.  S.  Water..  J.  H.  Ryland,  W.  R.  Montgomery, 
Dudlev  W.  Jones,  T.  A.  Austin,  L.  W.  Chamberlain,  J.  J.  Ware,  C.  S. 
Reeves,  John  Murphy,  W.  T.  Wills,  P.  W.  Peeples,  E.  B.  Freeman, 
O.  V.  Shurtletf,  J.  C.  Adams,  J.  W.  Lackey,  T.  J.  McFarland, 


Sept.  26, 1862.]  SENATE.  343 

William  Kerr,  C.  H.  Tebault,  John  T.  Young-,  p.  S.  Postell,  R.  L. 
Luckett,  George  W.  Pierce,  Hick  Williams,  R.  J.  Perry,  W.  H.  Peebles, 
T.  E.  Prewitt,  II.  R,  Garner,  John  R.  Robinctt,  A.  J.  Smith,  Alfred 
W.  Perry,  R.  A.  McMicbael,  Thomas  J.  Reid,  S.  \V.  Scales,  T.  R. 
Ashford,  R.  K.  Gentry,  A.  L.  Jarratt,  R.  H.  McKay,  F.  C.  Hober, 
Charles  H.  Green,  J.  R.  McKinney,  George  W.  Vasser,  La  F.  Jackson, 
J.  J.  Bossard,  Daniel  A.  Vogt,  Robert  T.  Meri wether,  E.  G.  Greenlee, 
W.  W.  Marston,  James  F.  Colton,  Richard  Emory,  R.  S.  J.  Peebles, 
W.  S.  Armstrong,  Henry  H.  Seargeant,  John  S.  Richards,  James  J. 
Wynn,  D.  Price  Gibson,  John  De  Butts,  David  C.  Jones,  James  G. 
Campbell.  James  C.  Gee,  Lafayette  Yates,  Jesse  M.  Pace,  A.  M.  Cling- 
man,  Thomas  S.  Harris,  John  W.  Tulbot,  James  N.  Thompson,  John 
A.  Dow,  R.  A.  Watkins,  Bennett  H.  Clark,  Junius  N.  Bragg,  Thomas 
W.  Abington,  Phineas  J.  Johnson,  David  R.  Cole,  W.  H.  Tobin, 
Wiley  B.  Greene,  T.  J.  Dye.  John  W.  Jones,  William  H.  Park,  E.  W. 
McCrary,  Andrew  Gullett,  J.  H.  South,  Henry  N.  Austin,  Thomas  M. 
Matthews,  Junius  Terry.  Samuel  W.  Jack,  James  A.  Strahan,  Jacob 
Cooper,  Peter  C.  Osborne,  D.  M.  Lackie.  Isaac  Folsom,  D.  M.  Jordan, 
George  W.  Newman,  A.  L.  Trigg,  William  L.  Killiam,  Charles  Wheeler, 
E.  Footman,  William  P.  Head,  John  T.  Hicks,  John  Jobe,  Daniel  F. 
Stewart,  John  J.  Tobin,  R.  L.  Boyce,  Francis  D.  Cash,  A.  G.  Quarles, 
N.  H.  Wynkoop,  W.  A.  Carter,  and  H.  M.  Jones,  to  be  assistant 
surgeons,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow",  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Lafa}^ette  McLaws, 

A.  P.  Hill,  Richard  H.  Anderson,  J.  E.  B.  Stuart,  Richard  Taylor, 
S.   B.  Buckner,  Jones  M.    Withers,   to   be   major-generals;    Joseph 
Finegan,  flames  G.  Martin,  Thomas  L.  Clingman,  Samuel  Garland,  jr., 
Wade  Hampton,  D.  W.  Adams,  Louis  Hebert,  J.  C.  Moore,  A.  R. 
Wright,  James  L.  Kemper,  James  J.  Archer,  George  B.  Anderson, 

B.  II.  Robertson,  John  R.  Jones,  St.  .John  R.  Liddell,  N.  B.  Forrest, 
W.  D.  Pender,  M.  Jenkins,  Martin  E.  Green,  Fitzhugh  Lee,  Harry 
T.  Hays,  Johnson   Hagood,  A.  G.  Jenkins,  W.  E.  Starke,  William 
Barksdale,  Edward  D.  Tracy,  M.  D.  Ector,  E.  A.  Perry,  John  Gregg, 
J.  C.  Brown,  A.  H.  Colquitt,  Junius  Daniel,  to  be  brigadier-generals; 
George  G.  Garner,  George  W.  Brent,  W.  K.  Beard,  and  H.  W.  Walter, 
to  be  lieutenant-colonels;  William  S.  Barton,  James  Barbour,  John  T. 
Pickett,  Henry  E.  Peyton,  J.  Lyle  Clarke,  R.  L.  Dabney,  Thomas  M. 
Jack,  L.  R.  Page,  Peter  Mallett,  Henry  Bryan.  James  M.  Goggin, 
James  B.  Dorman,  William  G.  Swanson,  G.  M.  Sorrel,  J.  W.  Fairfax, 
Micajah  F.  Berrty.  Michael   R.  Clark,  S.  St.  George  Rogers,  R.  C. 
Morgan,  W.  T.  Walthall,  J.  L.  Cross,  T.  S.  Mclntosh,  B.  Sloan,  Wil- 
liam H.  Ker,  William  M.  Lew,  E.  Surget,  J.  W.  Tayloe,  Norman  R. 
Fitz  Hugh,  Heros  von  Borcke,  J.  T.  Wr.  Hairston,  T/B.  Roy,  Thomas 
S.  Mills,  Thomas  J.  Clay,  T.  J.  Peyton,  to  be  majors;  John  F.  Lay, 
Mallory  P.  King,  W.  A!  Smith,  John  M.  Otey,  Wilk.  Call,  Albert  M. 
Lea,  W.  B.  Myers,  Walter  Wrenn,  Thomas  Croxton,  Kinloch  Fal- 
coner, Dudley  D.  Pendleton,  G.  W.  MeCaulev,  Joseph  L.  Robertson, 
James  C.  McRae,  R.  R.  Hutchinson,  W.  S.  Winder,  E.  P.  Bryan,  R.  H. 
Catlett,  G.  W.  Alexander,  Henry  Wirz,  James  W.  Pegram,  Walter 


344  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  26, 1862. 

K.  Martin,  Robert  II.  Archer,  A.  S.  Pendleton,  W.  T.  Fry,  Beall 
Hempstead,  Thomas  L.  Farish,  Tom  P.  Ochiltree,  Wright  C.  Sehaum 
burg,  John  S.  Braxton,  W.  M.  Reed,  J.  D.  Bradford,  I).  H.  Pool,  G. 
Campbell  Brown,  D.  W.  Flowerree,  James  M.  Loughbo rough,  Don  P. 
Halsey,  J.  F.  Belton,  Welcome  G.  demons,  Benjamin  F.  Phillips, 
Thomas  H.  Malone,  Charles  Pickett,  Samuel  T.  Bayly,  George  Wil- 
liamson, Theodore  G.  Barker,  John  G.  Meem,  jr.,  V.  J.  B.  Girardey, 
S.  A.  McClung,  Samuel  A.  Ashe,  J.  F.  Girault,  Walter  E.  Winn,  L.  S. 
Talbott,  Thomas  Rowland,  James  Benagh,  W.  R.  Barksdale,  Clifton 
H.  Smith,  John  H.  New,  J.  D.  Darden,  John  Henry  Brown.  Charles 
G.  Rogers,  W.  A.  Goodman,  H.  H.  Harrison,  G.  D.  Bradford,  James 
W.  Mangum,  J.  H.  Pearce,  B.  F.  Blackburn,  J.  Dugue  Ferguson, 
Nicholas  Fitzhugh,  Joseph  Manigault,  C.  A.  Seabrook,  W.  F.  Nance, 
Edmund  H.  Cummins,  W.  N.  Starke,  R.  W.  Wooley,  F.  T.  Hawks, 
Edward  White,  C.  M.  Selph,  D.  M.  Du  Bose,  to  be  captains;  Thomas 
J.  Turner,  John  M.  Wiley,  James  L.  Fraser,  Joseph  C.  Habersham, 
John  H.  Maury,  Alcee  Dupre,  A.  N.  T.  Beauregard,  Edward  R. 
Tarver,  James  D.  Darden,  James  D.  Gist,  Reuben  W.  Blackwell, 
George  W.  Peterkin,  A.  11.  Todd,  B.  F.  Hudgins,  John  C.  Taylor, 
E.  P.  Barbour,  R.  W.  Brown,  George  H.  Caperton,  James  A.  Reid, 
W.  N.  Wellington,  Oliver  H.  Thomas,  D.  P.  Buckner,  Philip 
T.  Sutton,  John  J.  Wise,  Benjamin  E.  Benton,  Robert  A.  Hatcher, 
W.  T.  Blakemore,  Edmond  B.  Briggs,  Randolph  II.  McKim,  Hugh 
M.  Nelson,  H.  P.  Wallace,  J.  Cabell  Breckinridge,  T.  S.  B.  Tucker, 
Murray  F.  Taylor,  Maurice  H.  Garland,  A.  S.  Hartridge,  Francis 
Carter,  George  W.  Clayton,  William  M.  Davidson,  J.  Rutledge  Fine- 
gan,  William  Yerger,  A.  H.  Sevier,  E.  R.  Baird,  Leonard  H.  Man- 
gum,  C.  D.  Myers,  S.  M.  Hyams,  A.  N.  Parker,  J.  R.  Jones,  Rufus 
Shoemaker,  Dwight  Martin,  Elliott  Johnston,  P.  E.  Bon  ford,  M.  D. 
Bringier,  Joseph  G.  Morrison,  Robert  W.  Anderson,  Thomas  S.  Hardee, 
Edward  Scott,  Charles  M.  Harper,  J.  H.  Linebough,  Henry  C.  Lee, 
R.  Channing  Price,  William  Hazlehurst,  J.  W.  Jamison,  .Joseph  E. 
Dwyer,  Edward  Cantwell,  R.  P.  Duncan,  Jacob  Shepperd,  Francis  von 
Phul,  to  be  aids-de-camp,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  reported, 
with  recommendation  that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  postponed  till  to-morrow. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  $.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary : 

RICHMOND,  V.\.,  September  26,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  Stales: 

1  have  the  honor  to  request  that  the  name  of  Samuel  G.  Ashe,  nominated  in  my 
message  of  the  15th  instant,  to  be  assistant  adjutant-general,  with  the  rank  of  captain, 
may  be  changed  to  Samuel  A.  Ashe. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  the  correction  be  made. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  the  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  Seplemocr  £6,  18G2. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  have  the  honor  to  request  you  to  return  to  me  the  nomination  of  D.  H.  Cooper, 
to  be  Superintendent  of  Indian  Affairs. 

JEFF'N  DAVIS. 


Sept.  26,  1862.]  SENATE.  345 

The  message  was  read;  and 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 
Ordered,  That  said  nomination  be  returned. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  the  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  26,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  6,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

A.  H.  McLaws,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 
Hugh  M.  King,  to  take  rank  April  24,  1862,  Georgia. 

J.  F.  Simmons,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
John  C.  Page,  to  take  rank  April  29,  1862,  Virginia. 
R.  T.  Taylor,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 
Charles  K.  Mallory,  to  take  rank  April  29,  1862,  Alabama. 
T.  Lanson  Barrand,  to  take  rank  April  30,  1862,  Virginia. 
W.  T.  Sutherlin,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  Alabama. 
Barna  McKinne,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

B.  F.  Jones,  to  take  rank  May  8,  1862,  Alabama. 

H.  C.  Deshields,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Kentucky. 

Charles  Russell,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Texas. 

William  Carrere,  to  take  rank  May  19,  1862,  Missouri. 

John  B.  Prados,  to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  Louisiana. 

0.  P.  Chaffie,  to  take  rank  April  24,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  McMinn,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Alabama. 

G.  W.  Triplett,  to  take  rank  April  25,  1862,  Kentucky. 

W.  F.  Hawes,  to  take  rank  May  5,  1862,  Kentucky. 

N.  M.  Tannor,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Virginia. 

Charles  S.  Carrington,  to  take  rank  June  6,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  H.  Gibbons,  to  take  rank  June  11,  1862,  Georgia. 

N.  W.  Crisler,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  Virginia. 

Sam.  I  lard  in  Hairston,  to  take  rank  June  17,  1862,  Virginia. 

George  Johnston,  to  take  rank  June  17,  1862,  Virginia. 

James  C.  Bryan,  to  take  rank  June  11,  1862,  Alabama. 

S.  P.  Mitchell,  to  take  rank  May  5,  1862,  Alabama. 

William  G.  King,  to  take  rank  May  13,  1862,  Texas. 

H.  H.  Selden,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Virginia. 

George  A.  Turner,  to  take  rank  June  25,  1862,  Missouri. 

E.  Carrington  Cabell,  to  take  rank  June  25,  1862,  Missouri. 

M.  B.  McMicken,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Florida. 

John  H.  Crump,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 

John  R.  Throckmorton,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Kentucky. 

J.  J.  Busby,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Jos.  A.  Engelhard,  to  take  rank  June  10,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

William  M.  Payne,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  F.  Hames,  to  take  rank  May  14,  1862,  Missouri. 

John  E.  Davis,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Georgia. 

John  G.  Pierce,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 

James.  D.  Maney,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Henry  W.  Williams,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  Virginia. 

Thomas  M.  Le  Baron,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Robert  B.  Hurt,  to  take  rank  March  16,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Emile  La  Sere,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Randolph  H.  Dyer,  to  take  rank  May  17,  1862,  Missouri. 

John  Ambler,  to  take  rank  June  27,  1862,  Virginia. 

N.  E.  Scales,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  North  Carolina. 


346  JOURNAL  OF  THE 

B.  S.  Thompson,  to  take  rank  May  13,  1862,  Virginia. 
J.  W.  Fatten,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  Florida. 

J.  A.  Landry,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Louisiana. 

E.  C.  Sim  kins,  to  take  rank  July  12,  1862,  Florida. 

P.  S.  Kinnard,  to  take  rank  July  10,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

H.  M.  Bell,  to  take  rank  July  10,  1862,  Virginia. 

L.  S.  Scruggs,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  Mississippi. 

William  Mclaughlin,  to  take  rank  July  28,  1862,  Virginia. 

C.  L.  Goodwin,  to  take  rank  July  29,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
!•'..  A.  Banks,  to  take  rank  July  26,  1862,  Louisiana. 

R.  L.  McWhorter,  to  take  rank  August  6,  1862,  Georgia. 

Elliott  M.  Braxton,  to  take  rank  August  10,  1862,  Missouri. 

E.  F.  Paxton,  to  take  rank  August  4,  1862,  Virginia. 

\V.  H.  Haynes,  to  take  rank  August  12,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Josoplms  (Juthrie,  to  take  rank  August  2,  1862,  Georgia. 

Livingston  Minis,  to  take  rank  July  19,  1862,  Mississippi. 

John  B.  Gary,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  Virginia. 

Rice  W.  Payne,  to  take  rank  July  28,  1862,  Virginia. 

Thomas  Higham,  to  take  rank  July  24,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

James  N.  Edmondston,  to  take  rank  May  9,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

D.  W.  Hinkle,  to  take  rank  May  13,  1862,  Alabama. 

A.  Gordon,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Assistant  quartermaxli-rx,  irlth  tin  r«nk  "fi-n/ilnin. 

George  Walker,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 

N.  A.  Birge,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 

John  C.  Ransom,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Alabama. 

B.  P.  Roy,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 
T.  O.  Byrd,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Mississippi. 
Thomas  P.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 
O.  T.  Gibbes,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Alabama. 
Robert  Payne,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 
James  M.  Danby,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Arkansas. 

J.  W.  Dennett,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Louisiana. 
Robert  T.  Crouch,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  A.  P.  Bingham,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 
J.  J.  Bailey,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Alabama. 
John  S.  Rowzie,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 
Thomas  Hayden,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Alabama. 
\V.  H.  Grier,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

C.  E.  Thames,  to  take  rank  April  29,  1862,  Alabama. 

John  M.  Witherspoon,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Alabama. 

Edward  Brown,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Mississippi. 

S.  F.  McQueen,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

T.  J.  Noble,  to  take  rank  April  29,  1862,  Virginia. 

Clarence  Morfit,  to  take  rank  April  29,  1862,  Virginia. 

R.  O.  Boggess,  to  take  rank  April  30,  1862,  Missouri. 

R.  C.  McKinney,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

Charles  M.  Williams,  to  take  rank  May  3,  1862,  Tennessee. 

S.  H.  Nieman,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Richard  W.  Gaillard,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Charles  Waite,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 

Robert  W.  Reid,  to  take  rank  May  6,  1862,  Florida. 

Alexander  Harwood,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 

Herman  Kenneworth,  to  take  rank  May  9,  1862,  Alabama. 

Henry  St.  Paul,  to  take  rank  May  9,  1862,  Louisiana. 

J.  W.  Hudson,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

James  W.  Spratley,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Tennessee. 

John  W.  Clarke,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Thomas  M.  Harris,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

R.  P.  McCormick,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

I..  S.  Boiling,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Mississippi. 

W.  B.  Lucas,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Robert  Martin,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

Nicholas  M.  Long,  jr.,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Benjamin  E.  Crane,  to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  Georgia. 


Sept.  26, 1862.]  SENATE.  347 

R.  B.  Kyle,  to  take  rank  May  10,  1862,  Alabama. 

L.  E.  Nee,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Wiley  F.  Thomas,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

W.  A.  Welch,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 

Eugene  Carrington,  to  take  rank  May  19,  1862,  Virginia. 

Benjamin  Morgan,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Texas. 

H.  A.  Haralson,  to  take  rank  May  17,  1862,  Alabama. 

William  Goldsmith,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

W.  "W.  Pierce,  to  take  rank  May  17,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Morris  R.  Chew,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Louisiana. 

R.  H.  Turner,  to  take  rank  May  20,  1862,  Virginia. 

Joseph  S.  M.  Davidson,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Florida. 

Thomas  R.  Dashiell,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Tennessrr. 

John  Decker,  to  take  rank  May  10,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Theodore  H.  Kimball,  to  take  rank  May  23,  1862,  Alabama. 

Thomas  H.  Johnston,  to  take  rank  May  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

William  Prescott,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 

Tiglman  S.  Threadgill,  to  take  rank  April  26,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Allen  S.  Turner,  to  take  rank  May  22,  1862,  Georgia. 

W.  G.  Beauland,  to  take  rank  May  11,  1862,  Mississippi. 

W.  E.  Gibbs,  to  take  rank  May  10,  1862,  Mississippi. 

W.  A.  Courtenay,  to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

John  Hughes,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

William  F.  Shield,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Virginia. 

G.  W.  Crane,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Georgia. 

James  C   Davis,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Tennessee. 

J.  A.  Montgomery,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Alabama. 

Morris  K.  Simons,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Texas. 

Wilson  C.  N.  Carr,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Virginia. 

E.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Alabama. 

R.  B.  Marye,  to  take  rank  April  25,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  T.  Meade,  to  take  rank  June  3,  1862,  Virginia. 

W.  F.  Avent,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Francis  B.  Deane,  to  take  rank  June  3,  1862,  Virginia. 

R.  W.  Hogan,  to  take  rank  June  4,  1862,  Georgia. 

George  W.  Evans,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

William  R.  Edwards,  to  take  rank  June  7,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

James  A.  Hill,  to  take  rank  June  6,  1862,  Georgia. 

James  L.  Moore,  to  take  rank  June  7,  1862,  Georgia. 

J.  W.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 

Andrew  McDonald,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  Colby,  to  take  rank  June  1 1,  1862,  Texas. 

E.  M.  Stackpole,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 
A.  C.  Smith,  to  take  rank  May  13,  1862,  Texas. 
Samuel  Prince,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  Mississippi. 
Julian  Field,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 
David  Rhine,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 

Asa  U.  Wright,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 
William  T.  Scovell,  to  take  rank  June  5,  1862,  Louisiana. 
George  A.  Hill,  to  take  rank  June  14,  1862,  Georgia. 
William  Fowler,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Alabama. 
James  L.  McCluer,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Missouri. 
Richard  M.  Graves,  to  take  rank  June  16,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  M.  Allen,  to  take  rank  May  30,  1862,  Virginia. 
James  Bruce,  to  take  rank  May  30,  1862,  Virginia. 

F.  P.  Turner,  to  take  rank  June  17,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
W.  Warren  Johnson,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 
William  J.  Neary,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  Georgia. 

V.  G.  de  1'Isle,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Thomas  Tabb,  to  take  rank  June  20,  1862,  Virginia. 

Samuel  D.  Varner,  to  take  rank  May  14,  1862,  Georgia. 

Lemuel  H.  Dawson,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Georgia. 

H.  S.  Routh,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Virginia. 

Gustavus  Elgin,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Missouri. 

John  Kirkland,  jr.,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

W.  W.  Coke,  to  take  rank  May  20,  1862,  Virginia. 

John  T.  Smith,  to  take  rank  June  16,  1862,  Georgia. 

J.  E.  Adger,  to  take  rank  May  19,  1862,  South  Carolina. 


348  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  26, 1862. 

George  L.  Thomas,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

Thomas  McGuire,  to  take  rank  May  10,  1862,  Louisiana. 

W.  J.  Hughes,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  Louisiana. 

John  B.  Neal,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

John  Barham,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Thomas  P.  Brown,  to  take  rank  May  21,  1862,  Alabama. 

N.  B.  Brown,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

B.  F.  Powell,  to  take  rank  May  28,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

John  J.  Jones,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Georgia. 

James  R.  Boswell,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Tennessee. 

William  T.  Hickle,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Albert  M.  Rhett,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Maryland. 

Edward  W.  Adams,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

W.  Val.  Sevier,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Charles  W.  Henderson,  to  take  rank  April  28,  1862,  Mississippi. 

S.  W.  Davitte,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

J.  M.  Perry,  to  take  rank  May  17,  1862,  Kentucky. 

Albert  Danner,  to  take  rank  July  3,  1862,  Missouri. 

E.  D.  Ricketts,  to  take  rank  June  14,  1862,  Kentucky. 

J.  E.  McElrath,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Tennessee. 

James  W.  Latham,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

D.  C.  Turrentine,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Alabama. 

George  B.  Buchanan,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Georgia. 

George  A.  Proctor,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Arkansas. 

M.  J.  Bearden,  to  take  rank  July  5,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

S.  V.  Gay,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  Georgia. 

R.  P.  Gantt,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

James  W.  Wilson,  to  take  rank  May  18,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

G.  W.  Shell,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

James  J.  Thomas,  jr.,  to  take  rank  May  16,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Archibald  M.  Wood,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

W.  J.  Stokes,  to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  Georgia. 

Andrew  J.  Miller,  to  take  rank  May  30,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

J.  T.  Brown,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  Georgia. 

John  W.  Brown,  to  take  rank  April  25,  1862,  Georgia. 

S.  G.  R.  Mount,  to  take  rank  May  27,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

J.  H.  Baker,  to  take  rank  May  24,  1862,  Florida. 

Lewis  C.  Hanes,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Robert  Lapsley,  to  take  rank  May  31,  1862,  Alabama. 

Archibald  B.  Seals,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Richard  H.  Leonard,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Georgia. 

J.  Milton  Moore,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Georgia. 

H.  C.  Slemp,  to  take  rank  July  9,  "1862,  Virginia. 

A.  Converse,  to  take  rank  April  27,  1862,  Georgia. 

J.  L.  Agurs,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

William  R.  Beasley,  to  take  rank  May  19,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

John  N.  McDowell,  to  take  rank  June  7,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

J.  I).  Randall,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 

A.  D.  Cazaux,  to  take  rank  April  24,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Frederick  Cox,  to  take  rank  May  4, 1862,  Georgia. 

Edmund  J.  Camp,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Georgia. 

Hammond  Dugan,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  L.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  June  2,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

William  T.  Eddings,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Thomas  P.  Wallace,  to  take  rank  May  2,  1862,  Virginia. 

J.  L.  Walthall,  to  take  rank  June  20,  1862,  Alabama. 

J.  P.  Billups,  to  take  rank  June  22,  1862,  Mississippi. 

J.  M.  Tate,  to  take  rank  May  5,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Kd^ar  L.  Guerard,  to  take  rank  May  22,  1862,  Georgia. 

.John  M.  Martin,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

R.  C.  Clark,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

John  A.  Palmer,  to  take  rank  June  10,  1862,  Virginia. 

George  J.  Arnow,  to  take  rank  May  20,  1862,  Florida. 

L.  N.  Trammel  I,  to  take  rank  April  24,  1862,  Georgia. 

John  W.  Hinspn,  to  take  rank  May  20,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Henry  G.  Davis,  to  take  rank  May  23,  1862,  Alabama. 

J.  M.  Haley,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 

John  P.  Warren,  to  take  rank  May  14,  1862,  Alabama. 


Sept.  -x,  1862.]  SENATE.  349 

Thomas  B.  Holt,  to  take  rank  April  23.  1862.  Tennessee. 
E.  J.  Mclvor,  to  take  rank  May  -'2.  lsi>2.  Alabama. 
Robert  L.  Francisco,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862.  Virginia. 
J.  W.  McLure,  to  take  rank  June  1.  1802,  South  Carolina. 
Aaron  P.  Brown,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862.  Georgia. 
James  E.  Crosland,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
R.  II.  McCoy,  to  take  rank  April 23,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
J.  M.  McCorkle,  to  take  rank  June  6,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
J.  M.  Poteat,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
W.  C.  Butler,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Missouri. 
J.  W.  McCurry,  to  take  rank  May  8,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
A.  Monheimer,  to  take  rank  April  26,  1862,  Louisiana. 
James  S.  Hart,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Georgia. 
Thomas  Kier,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Missouri. 
Charles  A.  Redd,  to  take  rank  June  17,  18(52,  Alabama. 

E.  P.  Williams,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Tennessee. 
David  Meade,  to  take  rank  June  17,  1862,  Virginia. 
Thomas  R.  Hines,  sr.,  to  take  rank  May  20,  1862,  Georgia. 
J.  F.  Arnold,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Mississippi. 

F.  M.  Wood,  to  take  rank  May  21,  1862,  Alabama. 

James  A.  Marsh,  to  take  rank  May  6,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

R.  C.  McKinney,  to  take  rank  May  10,  1862,  Tennessee. 

J.  M.  Springs,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

A.  F.  Strawn,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Mississippi. 

William  Blanchard  Flowers,  to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Henry  C.  Rockwell,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

S.  F.  Wall,  to  take  rank  May  28,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Alexander  E.  Etheredge,  to  take  rank  May  22,  1862,  Virginia. 

Alexander  C.  Morton,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Georgia. 

Thomas  A.  Burke,  to  take  rank  April  30,  1802,  Georgia. 

William  M.  Timberlake,  to  take  rank  May  2,  1862,  Tennessee. 

J.  W.  Crocker,  to  take  rank  April  24,  1862,  Tennessee. 

Thomas  Clark,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

John  A.  Fitzpatrick,  to  take  rank  July  3,  1862,  Alabama. 

E.  C.  Milner,  to  take  rank  June  23,  1S62,  Alabama. 

R.  P.  Smith,  to  take  rank  May  5,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

E.  H.  Janney,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Virginia. 

Lunsford  P.  Cooper,  to  take  rank  July  5,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Robert  A.  Harris,  to  take  rank  May  24,  1862,  Mississippi. 

Francis  Rawl,  to  take  rank  June  27,  1862,  Louisiana. 

James  N.  Moreno,  to  take  rank  July  16,  1862,  Alabama. 

Samuel  C.  Muldon,  to  take  rank  April  23,  18(52,  Alabama. 

A.  P.  Corley,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Texas. 

J.  W.  Mathews,  to  take  rank  July  3,  1862,  Alabama. 

James  J.  Goodrum,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  Georgia. 

Robert  H.  Kingman,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

A.  O.  Houston,  to  take  rank  June  2,  1862,  Alabama. 
John  White,  to  take  rank  April  27,  1862,  Alabama. 
James  McMurray,  to  take  rank  May  5,  1862,  Arkansas. 
Thad.  C.  Leake,*to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  Virginia. 

John  N.  Crockett,  to  take  rank  April  23,  18(52,  South  Carolina. 

J.  G.  B.  Grimes,  to  take  rank  July  18,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

J.  N.  Gilmer,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

Andrew  W.  Williams,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Alabama. 

J.  J.  Kaigler,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1882,  Alabama. 

William  Fellers,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  Virginia. 

M.  H.  Lowry,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Mississippi. 

J.  B.  Whited,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

Carey  J.  Hall,  to  take  rank  July  8,  1862,  Virginia. 

Charles  W.  Matthews,  to  take  rank  July  7,  1862,  Georgia. 

Daniel  A.  Conner,  to  take  rank  April,  2*4,  1862,  Texas. 

B.  F.  Davis,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Texas. 
Robert  W.  Graham,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Texas. 
J.  F.  Mason,  to  take  rank  July  11,  1862,  Virginia. 

J.  Dickson  Wilder,  to  take  rank  July  16,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
Edward  Niles,  to  take  rank  May  16,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Samuel  O'Neill,  to  take  rank  June  2,  1862,  Arkansas. 
Benjamin  F.  Smith,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  North  Carolina. 


350  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  26, 1862. 

James  C.  Hightower,  to  take  rank  June  28,  1862,  Georgia. 
F.  S.  White,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Arkansas. 
J.  T.  Bernard,  to  take  rank  July  13,  1862,  Florida. 
T.  C.  Parks,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
George  B.  Holmes,  to  take  rank  July  4,  1862,  Alabama. 
Thomas  Shumate,  to  take  rank  August  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
Richard  Orme,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Georgia. 
John  S.  Dancy,  to  take  rank  May  17,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

A.  B.  Fannin,  to  take  rank  August  4,  1862,  Alabama. 
H.  R.  Shacklett,  to  take  rank  June  14,  1862,  Tennessee. 
William  G.  McNeely,  to  take  rank  August  1,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
J.  W.  Young,  to  take  rank  April  23,  ism.'.  Missouri, 

Robert  P.  Howell,  to  take  rank  July  21,  1862,  Georgia. 
Charles  P.  Rogers,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  Alabama. 
Robert  H.  Footman,  to  take  rank  July  16,  1862,  Georgia. 
Crawford  H.  Jones,  to  take  rank  August  4,  1862,  Virginia. 
W.  H.  Bounds,  to  take  rank  July  26,  1862,  Mississippi. 
J.  H.  Hamilton,  to  take  rank  July  16,  1862,  Georgia. 
George  B.  Baker,  to  take  rank  July  15,  1862,  North  Carolina. 
W.  T.  Estes,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Kentucky. 
F.  Gregory,  to  take  rank  August  9,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  S".  Sharpe,  to  take  rank  May  12,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
William  L.  J.  Reid,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
.Richard  B.  Winder,  to  take  rank  August  14,  1862,  Maryland. 
E.  T.  Albertson,  to  take  rank  July  17,  1862,  Virginia. 

B.  F.  Ficklin,  to  take  rank  Augus't  13,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  Bonsai,  to  take  rank  August  14,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
Thomas  J.  Martin,  to  take  rank  May  24,  1862,  Arkansas. 
Augustus  F.  Henderson,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  S.  P.  Mayo,  to  take  rank  August  7,  1862,  Virginia. 
Silas  Owens,  to  take  rank  August  2,  1862,  Mississippi. 

W.  C.  Marrow,  to  take  rank  August  5,  1862,  Virginia. 

T.  W.  Woodward,  to  take  rank  July  17,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

B.  L.  Mclnnis,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  Alabama. 

John  C.  Allen,  to  take  rank  May  14,  1862,  Georgia. 

H.  G.  Trader,  to  take  rank  August  18,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Samuel  Du  Bose,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Hugh  B.  Walker,  to  take  rank  August  6,  1862,  Virginia. 

Thomas  R.  Jones,  to  take  rank  August  7,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Robert  S.  Bell,  to  take  rank  August  7,  1862,  Virginia. 

Josephus  Dotson,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  Arkansas. 

S.  Simons,  to  take  rank  August  5,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

A.  M.  Truit,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  Texas. 

Alexander  S.  Jones,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  Mississippi. 

H.  p.  McDaniel,  to  take  rank  August  12,  1862,  Georgia. 

William  McMasters,  to  take  rank  August  15,  1862,  Texas. 

William  W.  Old,  to  take  rank  August  7,  1862,  Virginia. 

William  Hollowman,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  North  Carolina. 

Brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major. 

Thomas  W.  Francis,  Alabama;  John  W.  Brodnax,  North  Carolina;  Thomas  Lane- 
ghan,  Arkansas;  Joseph  D.  Cross,  Tennessee;  T.  J.  Elfonl.  Smith  Carolina;  A.  L. 
Bearing,  South  Carolina;  Richard  M.  Robertson,  Tennessee;  William  II.  Price,  Ala- 
bama; William  W.  Herbert,  Virginia;  Charles  Howard,  Maryland;  W.  F.  C.  Gregory, 
Virginia;  Isaac  M.  Patridge,  Mississippi;  Julian  J.  Mason,  Kentucky;  Lewis  Ginter, 
Virginia;  Samuel  Hale,  jr.,  Virginia;  Alexander  H.  Mason,  Missouri;  T.  C.  Elder,  Vir- 
ginia; E.  B.  Hill,  Virginia;  George  Robertson,  Georgia;  Reid  Sanders,  Kentucky; 
S.  M.  Moorman,  Kentucky;  Fred.  R.  Scott,  Virginia;  Julian  A.  Mitchell,  South 
Carolina;  ~E.  M.  Todd,  Virginia;  Francis  W.  Reid,  Georgia;  James  W.  Green,  Vir- 
ginia; John  S.  Mellon,  Missouri;  John  R.  King,  Texas;  D.  F.  Boyd,  Louisiana; 
H.  M.  Miller,  North  Carolina;  H.  L.  Biscoe,  North  Carolina;  William  W.  Harvie, 
Virginia;  Henry  W.  Tracy,  Missouri;  A.  <;.  Anderson,  Missouri;  Alexander  Evans, 
Kentucky;  Joseph  W.  Bocage,  Arkansas;  Alexander  B.  Garland,  Virginia;  B.  S. 
Crump,  Virginia;  Richard  Bell,  Georgia;  Thomas  J.  Foster,  Tennessee;  George  T. 
Howard,  Texas;  B.  L.  Wolff,  Virginia;  John  B.  Cobb,  Georgia;  Thomas  Walton, 
Alabama;  J.  Righton  Robertson,  South  Carolina;  H.  S.  Hughes,  Georgia;  Lee  M. 
Gardner,  Louisiana;  T.  B.  Reed,  Florida;  R.  C.  Lanford,  Arkansas;  W.  E.  Moore, 


Sept  SENATE.  351 

Georgia;  William  J.  Baker,  North  Carolina:  R.  C.  Badger,  North  Carolina;  Charles 
F.  Hanckel,  South  Carolina;  John  AV.  Mitchell,  Virginia;  Thomas  Beggs,  South 
Carolina:  Morris  K.  Simons,  Texas;  Roliert  M.  Tevis.  Louisiana:  AA~.  J.  Johnson, 
Virginia;  James  M.  Quinlan,  Missouri;  J.  II.  Butt,  Virginia;  J.  G.  Newman,  Vir- 
ginia; I\.  C.  AVintersmith,  Kentucky;  Joseph  P.  Carr,  South  Carolina;  Henry  S. 
Bo\ven,  Kentucky;  J.  F.  Cuinmings,  Tennessee;  B.  H.  Blanton,  Florida. 

ii-x,  n-ith  the  rank  of  captain. 


Martin  F.  de  Gruyter,  Virginia;  Thomas  J.  Hughes,  North  Carolina;  Timothy 
H.  Kellogg,  Virginia:  Madison  Edwards,  Virginia;  George'L.  Gillespie,  Tennessee; 
Samuel  M.  AA'illard,  Arkansas;  Anderson  S.  Fry,  Mississippi;  M.  J.  Culpepper, 
Georgia;  J.  T.  IV>s\ve!l,  Virginia;  Jefferson  J.  Mallard,  Texas;  James  T.  Bacon, 
South  Carolina;  John  D.  Brandon,  .Manama:  Julius  H.  Halsey,  Georgia;  R.  H. 
Alexander,  Virginia;  John  J.  AA'headon,  Louisiana;  James  W.  Moore,  Georgia; 
Medicus  F.  Arnold,  Georgia;  Jacob  E.  Moose.  North  Carolina;  Charles  J.  Gee,  North 
Carolina;  J.  C.  Francis,  Alabama:  Miller  G.  Lumpkin,  Georgia;  John  Francis,  Ala- 
bama; M.  G.  Alexander,  Alabama;  John  Eager  Howard,  Maryland;  Thomas  J.  Flint, 
Georgia;  S.  S.  Rivas,  Louisiana;  A.  M.  Allen.  Georgia;  James  AV.  Shields,  Virginia; 
Henry  Timanus,  Florida:  R.  A.  Williams,  Florida;  Alexander  L.  Smith,  Florida;  P. 
McCalebb,  Mississippi;  Isham  H.  Earle,  Texas:  William  H.  Ogbourne,  Alabama; 
W.  H.  Dameron,  Louisiana;  J.  P.  Broad  well,  Louisiana;  Francis  P.  Gillespie,  Missis- 
sippi; Middleton  Conly,  Mississippi;  Ta/.ewell  Thompson,  Virginia;  T.  C.  Moore, 
Georgia;  William  H.  Briggs,  Virginia;  W.  Hutson  Wigg,  South  Carolina;  W.  L.  Nor- 
man, Georgia;  Thomas  H.  Baker,  Louisiana;  W.  L.  Ligon,  Georgia;  John  W.  Thomas, 
Louisiana:  \V.  J.  Neville,  Georgia;  John  M.  Biggs,  Tennessee;  J.  W.  Callaway,  Arkan- 
sas; A.  T.  Preston,  Alabama;  D.  G.  Pepper,  Mississippi;  J.  A.  Storey,  Alabama; 
Marcus  L.  Wilson,  Alabama;  G.  O.  Janney,  Alabama;  S.  B.  McWilliams,  Georgia; 
J.  R.  Wilson,  Georgia;  Robert  L.  Priest,  Alabama;  A.  J.  Dunn,  Virginia;  Benson  J. 
Osborn.  Texas;  Or  ville  Yerger,  Texas;  Arthur  Parker,  South  Carolina;  Rufus^Ruth, 
Texas;  A.  Mye:-s,  North  Carolina;  C.  J.  McLanrin,  Mississippi;  Thomas  E.  Sher- 
wood, Texas:  George  Newcome,  Texas;  James  P.  Ford,  Texas;  Samuel  McComb, 
Georgia;  Robert  H.  Sommerville,  Alabama;  John  Lightfoot,  Virginia;  Daniel  W. 
I>angdon,  Alabama;  Wade  A.  Herren,  Georgia:  Jesse  Norton,  Missouri;  John  W. 
Walker.  North  Carolina;  James  R.  Eraser,  Georgia;  Isaiah  B.  Smaw,  Alabama;  John 
H.  Kennedy,  Tennessee;  Lucien  D.  Starke,  North  Carolina;  Robert  C.  Topp,  Mis- 
sissippi; John  W.  Davis,  Virginia;  R.  V.  Boykin,  North  Carolina;  James  AV.  Butler, 
Georgia;  John  H.  Love,  Georgia;  J.  M.  Boyles,  Mississippi;  R.  M.  Brown,  Georgia; 
Thomas  C.  Fearn,  Mississippi;  T.  H.  McAllister,  Alabama;  Lee  Carpenter,  Louisiana; 
Richard  C.  Harding,  Virginia;  Adam  R.  Nesbit,  North  Carolina;  Edward  S.  Parker, 
North  Carolina;  W.  H.  Kenner,  Tennessee;  W.  K.  Flowers,  Mississippi;  T.  L.  Rus- 
sell, Arkansas;  John  E.  Womble,  Virginia;  Isaac  L.  Pride,  Alabama;  W.  F.  Rob- 
bins,  Alabama;  AV.  J.  Armstrong,  Virginia;  Joseph  P.  Phillips,  Virginia;  Thomas 
N.  Hays,  Alabama;  H.  H.  Sams,  South  Carolina;  S.  S.  Kingsbery,  Georgia;  R.  W. 
Reid,  Florida;  Henry  N.  Hill,  North  Carolina;  E.  P.  George,  North  Carolina;  John 
AV.  Smythe,  Arkansa«;  C.  H.  Parmelee,  Georgia;  AA'illiam  B.  Davison,  Georgia; 
Silas  M.'Colding,  Georgia:  A  brain  Cox,  North  Carolina;  S.  L.  Love,  South  Carolina; 
John  F.  Croft,  Georgia;  AA'illiam  B.  Cox,  Georgia;  Edward  H.  Dabney,  Mississippi; 
V.  M.  Byrnes,  Louisiana;  J.  K.  Hope,  Tennessee:  AA'.  C.  Connell,  Mississippi;  Rich- 
ard C.  Badger,  North  Carolina;  Richard  M.  Doss,  Alabama;  J.  A.  Moss,  Louisiana; 
J.  H.  Flournoy,  Louisiana;  R.  S.  C.  Herren,  Alabama;  E.  L.  Holcombe,  Georgia; 
AVintield  S.  J/Lampkin,  Alabama:  1'.  A.  AVellfonl,  Virginia:  AVilliam  B.  AA'illiams, 
North  Carolina;  C.  M.  Godbnld,  Alabama:  AA'.  R.  Holcombe,  Alabama;  Fred.  L. 
Smith,  South  Carolina:  John  AA'.  Montgomery,  Alabama;  James  Hazlett,  Mississippi; 
AVilliam  A.  Teasley,  Georgia;  AVilliam  II.  Cain.  South  Carolina;  George  Coke,  North 
Carolina;  R.  M.  May,  Tennessee;  J.  E.  Mercer,  Georgia;  Peter  Freer,  Alabama; 
R.  N.  Lowranee,  South  Carolina;  B.  J.  Martin,  Mississippi;  AA'esley  Mellard,  Missis- 
sippi; John  AA*.  Durr,  Alabama;  G.  Holmes,  North  Carolina;  J.  T!  McFall,  Florida; 
John  A'incent  Martin,  South  Carolina;  George  F.  AA'ebb,  Mississippi;  David  AA". 
Ketchum,  North  Carolina;  George  D.  Old,  Virginia;  AAT.  E.  Ligon,  Louisiana;  John 
A".  L.  Rodgers,  South  Carolina;  J.  G.  Clark,  Georgia;  James  Fitz-Jaines,  Virginia; 
AA'ashington  F.  Stark,  Georgia;  L.  R.  Shryock,  Mississippi;  Joseph  R.  Simmons, 
Georgia;  Horatio  G.  Townsend,  Florida:  A'.  St.  C.  Tennille,  Georgia;  S.  T.  Stuart, 
Virginia;  Benjamin  F.  Jones,  Mississippi;  Albert  Siler,  North  Carolina;  John  AA". 
Simmons,  Alabama;  AA'illiam  E.  Anderson,  Alabama;  Claiborne  Farish,  Mississippi; 
B.  C.  Adams,  Alabama;  James  M.  Martin,  Tennessee;  John  A.  Bowie,  South  Caro- 
lina; Charles  A.  Lathrop,  Alabama;  G.  C.  Ball,  Arkansas;  Milton  D.  Norton,  Arkan- 


352  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  26,  1862. 

sas;  Larkin  H.  Kerlee,  Georgia;  William  E.  Rutherford,  Alabama;  Benjamin  W. 
Justice,  North  Carolina;  E.  G.  McClure,  Tennessee;  G.  D.  Bustamentr.  Mississippi; 
Henry  R.  Marks,  Texas;  James  H.  Waters,  Virginia;  E.  X.  Peterson,  North  Caro- 
lina; William  D.  Miller,  North  Carolina;  William  A.  Eliason,  North  Carolina;  M.  N. 
Shive,  Texas;  J.  E.  Ferguson,  Texas;  H.  D.  Brigham,  Louisiana;  Parker  E.  Brown, 
Georgia;  P.  L.  Darling,  Arkansas;  Archibald  N.  McLarty,  Georgia;  James  R.  Bates, 
Alabama;  Charles  R.  Railey,  Louisiana;  Henry  W.  Conner,  North  Carolina;  Leroy 
M.  Wilson,  Virginia;  S.  A.  Tarrant,  Mississippi;  D.  W.  Dodd,  Arkansas;  G.  B.  Mills, 
South  Carolina;  Pignal  H.  Brame,  North  Carolina;  H.  T.  Baya,  Florida;  Richard 
Orme,  Georgia;  M.  B.  Swanson,  Alabama;  S.  A.  W.  Righton,  North  Carolina;  J. 
Whitfield  Smith,  Mississippi;  Joseph  P.  Mason,  North  Carolina;  Thomas  Mahool, 
Georgia;  J.  E.  Harper,  Georgia;  Z.  W.  Woodruff,  Alabama;  J.  O.  Moore,  South  Caro- 
lina; R.  E.  Mountcastle,  Virginia;  T.  P.  Eskridge,  Virginia;  (<.  M.  McConnico, 
Alabama;  Robert  B.  Trezevant,  Arkansas;  Robert  Lilly,  North  Carolina;  Charles 
Semple,  Kentucky;  H.  W.  Newman,  Tennessee;  D.  D.  Barr,  South  Carolina;  Thomas 
J.  Wofford,  Georgia;  John  A.  Harris,  Texas;  Len.  H.  Norwood,  Texas;  Thomas 
Thompson,  North  Carolina. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEORGE  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  26,  1862. 
To  the  TSenate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  1  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names,  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,   WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

' 


SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Colonels. 

.     Alexander  McKinstry,  Thirty-second  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Virgil  S.  Murphey,  Seventeenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Nathaniel  M.  Burford,  Nineteenth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 
A.  J.  Lane,  Forty-ninth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

Samuel  McGowan,  Fourteenth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 
O.  M.  Roberts,  Eleventh  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 
John  B.  Gumming,  Twentieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
Andrew  J.  May,  Fifth  Kentucky  Regiment,  Kentucky. 
J.  Lucius  Davis,  Tenth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 
W.  J.  Lawton,  Second  Georgia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Georgia. 
L.  T.  Doyal,  Fifty-third  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
William  B.  Ochiltree,  Eighteenth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 
J.  J.  McMahon,  Sixty-third  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
Thomas  Coke  Bass,  Twentieth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 
Richard  Waterhouse,  Nineteenth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 
John  C.  Wilkinson,  Eighth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 
Henry  W.  Hilliard,  Hilliard's  Legion,  Alabama. 
J.  Thompson  Brown,  First  Virginia  Regiment  Artillery,  Virginia. 
C.  B.  Harkie,  Fifty-fifth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
Dixon  Barnes,  Twelfth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 
Thomas  L.  Rosser,  Fifth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 
Henry  M.  Rutledge,  Twenty-fifth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina, 
W.  T.  Patton,  Seventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
William  T.  Withers,  First  Mississippi  Regiment  Artillery,  Mississippi. 
Martin  J.  Crawford,  Third  Georgia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Georgia. 


Srpt. '26,  1862.]  SENATE.  353 

William  E.  Jones,  Eleventh  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

A.  W.  Harman,  Twelfth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

J.  T.  Holtzclaw,  Eighteenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Jesse  A.  Glenn,  Thirty-sixth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

J.  A.  Jaquess,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (Regulars),  Louisiana. 

Samuel  M.  Wilson,  Sixty-first  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

Richard  F.  Floyd,  Eighth  Florida  Regiment,  Florida. 

David  Funsten,  Eleventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

W.  B.  Colbert,  Fortieth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

Edward  Higgins,  Twenty-first  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

John  L.  Black,  First  South  Carolina  Regiment  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 

W.  R.  Shivers,  First  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

F.  C.  Wilkes,  Twenty-fourth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 

G.  W.  Carter,  Twenty-first  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 
C.  C.  Gillespie,  Twenty-fifth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 
A.  C.  Wood,  Fourteenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Thomas  II.  Hunt,  Ninth  Kentucky  Regiment,  Kentucky. 
Jerome  B.  Robertson,  Fifth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

J.  C.  G.  Key,  Fourth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

Henry  Forno,  Fifth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

H.  B.  Lyon,  Eighth  Kentucky  Regiment,  Kentucky. 

A.  E.  Reynolds,  Twenty-sixth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

Adolphua  A.  Hughes,  Twenty-seventh  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

John  B.  Palmer,  Fifty-eighth  North  Carolina  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers),  North 
Carolina. 

Dennis  D.  Ferebee,  Fifty  ninth  North  Carolina  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers), 
North  Carolina. 

Charles  T.  Ketchum,  Thirty-eighth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

F.  W.  Kilpatrick,  Regiment  Palmetto  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

A.  Coward,  Fifth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

John  V.  Moore,  Second  South  Carolina  Regiment  Rifles,  South  Carolina. 

M.  (i.  Harman,  Fifty-second  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

W.  Allen  Parham,  Forty-first  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

William  P.  Barclay,  Twenty-third  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

R.  T.  W.  Duke,  Forty-sixth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

S.  W.  Fisk,  Twenty-fifth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

J.  B.  Cooke,  Fifty-ninth  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 

T.  V.  Williams,  Thirty-seventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

E.  T.  H.  Warren,  Tenth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

H.  B.  Strong,  Sixth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

William  H.  Browne,  Forty-fifth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

T.  N.  Waul,  AVaul's  Texas  Legion,  Texas. 

Henry  Gray,  Twenty-eighth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

Robert  H.  Cowan,  Eighteenth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

H.  P.  Johnson,  Twentieth  Arkansas  Regiment,  Arkansas. 

B.  II.  Jones,  Sixtieth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

Francis  T.  Nicholls,  Fifteenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
A.  T.  Rainey,  First  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

Paul  F.  Faison,  Fifty-sixth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 
Hugh  R.  Miller,  Forty-second  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 
J.  A.  Orr,  Thirty-first  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

R.  G.  A.  Love,  Sixty-second  North  Carolina  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers),  North 
Carolina. 

Lieutenant-colonels. 

Edward  P.  Holcombe,  Seventeenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Benjamin  W.  Watson,  Nineteenth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 
Seal  ><irn  M.  Manning,  Forty-ninth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
R.  P.  Blount,  Ninth  Alabama  Battalion,  Alabama. 
A.  J.  Coupland,  Eleventh  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 
John  A.  Jones,  Twentieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
Arthur  Hood,  Second  Georgia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Georgia. 
John  McEnery,  Fourth  Louisiana  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

.E.  B.  White,  Palmetto  Battalion,  South  Carolina  Artillery,  South  Carolina. 
W.  E.  Pinkney,  Eighth  Louisiana  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

G.  W.  Gordon,  Eleventh  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 
James  G.  Cain.  Twenty-eighth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

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354  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept. 26, 1862. 

\V.  1>.  Simpson,  Fourteenth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

Thomas  Sloan,  Fifty-third  Georgia  Regiment,  (ieorgia. 

David  B.  Culberson,  Eighteenth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

D.  C.  Dunn,  Sixty-third  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

A.  J.  Fowler,  Twentieth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 

L.  J.  Parr,  Thirty-eighth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

R.  H.  Graham,  Nineteenth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

A.  McNeill,  Eighth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

Jack  Thorington,  Milliard's  Legion,  Alabama. 

Lewis  M.  Coleman,  First  Virginia  Regiment  Artillery,  Virginia. 

A.  W.  Persons,  Fifty-fifth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

( 'a'lwalader  Jones,  Twelfth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 
Randolph  Harrison,  Fourth  Virginia  Regiment  Artillery,  Virginia. 
Henry  Clay  Pate,  Fifth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 
Henry  P.  Thomas,  Sixteenth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
S.  C.  Bryson,  Twenty-fifth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

C.  C.  Flowerree,  Seventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

James  P.  Parker,  First  Mississippi  Regiment  Artillery,  Mississippi. 
J.  W.  Bradley,  Thirty-fourth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
Joseph  Wasden,  Twenty-second  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
William  H.  Betts,  Thirteenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Hiram  Hawkins,  Fifth  Kentucky  Regiment,  Kentucky. 
R.  H.  Dulany,  Eleventh  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 
R.  H.  Burks,  Twelfth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

John   B.    Palmer,    Fifth   North   Carolina  Battalion    (Partisan     Rangers),    North 
Carolina. 

Alexander  M.  Wallace,  Thirty-sixth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
J.  C.  Phillips,  Thirteenth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 
William  F.  Niemeyer,  Sixty-first  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
J.  H.  Wingfield,  Ninth  Louisiana  Battalion  (Partisan  Rangers),  Louisiana. 
F.  H.  Farrar,  jr.,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 
Boiling  Hall,  jr.,  Hilliard's  Alabama  Legion,  Alabama. 
John  W.  A.  Sanford,  Hilliard's  Alabama  Legion,  Alabama. 
P.  J.  Sinclair,  Fifth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 
M.  S.  Langhorne,  Eleventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
John  M.  Pons,  Eighth  Florida  Regiment,  Florida. 
J.  A.  P.  Campbell,  Fortieth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 
J.  D.  Twiggs,  First  South  Carolina  Regiment  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 
M.  Nolan,  First  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
R.  R.  Neyland,  Twenty-fourth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 

D.  C.  Giddings,  Twenty-first  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 
J.  C.  Upton,  Fifth  Texaa  Regiment,  Texas. 

B.  F.  Carter,  Fourth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

W.  T.  Dean,  Fifth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
Edward  Ivy,  Twenty-first  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
F.  M.  Boone,  Twenty-sixth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 
James  Jackson,  Twenty-seventh  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Z.  S.  McGruder,  Tenth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 
William  W.  Proftitt,  Fifty-eighth  North  Carolina  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers), 
North  Carolina. 

H.  B.  Granbury,  Seventh  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

A.  R.  Lankford,  Thirty-eighth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Boiling  H.  Holt,  Thirty-fifth  Georgia  Regiment,  (ieorgia. 

T.  H.  Boggs,  Second  South  Carolina  Regiment  RiHes,  South  Carolina. 

Jos.  P.  Minetree,  Forty-first  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

James  H.  Skinner,  Fifty-second  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

T.  Stobo  Farrow,  Thirteenth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

Kmory  F.  Best,  Twenty-third  (ieorgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

R.  Harrison,  Forty-sixth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

F.  M.  Nix,  Sixteenth  Georgia  Battalion  (Partisan  Rangers),  (ieorgia. 

J.  C.  Lewis,  Twenty-fifth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

W.  L.  Eakin,  Fifty-ninth  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 

J.  F.  Terry,  Thirty-seventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

S.  T.  Walker,  Tenth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

D.  B.  Penn,  Seventh  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

Xat.  Offutt,  Sixth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

W.  P.  Winans,  Nineteenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 


Sept.  IT,.  is»a.]  SKXATK.  355 

Jefferson  M.  Lainiir,  Cobb's  Georgia  Legion,  Georgia. 
I'.  II.  Nelson.  Seventh  South  Carolina  Battalion.  South  Carolina. 
Edwin  II.  Harninn,  Forty-fifth  Virginia  K<  giment,  Virginia. 
J.  D.  Shelley,  Eleventh  Louisiana  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

B.  Timmons,  Waul'.s  Texas  Legion,  Texas. 
Phifip  Cook,  Fourth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

William  Walker,  Twenty-eighth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
Edward  McCrady,  jr..  First  South  Carolina  Kegiinent,  South  Carolina. 
James  K.  Howard,  Eleventh  Alabama  Battalion  Cavalry,  Alabama. 
Thomas  J.  Purdie,  Eighteenth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 
James  II.  Fletcher,  Twentieth  Arkansas  Regiment.  Arkansas. 
St.  George  fucker,  Fifteenth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
J.  C.  Summers,  Sixtieth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
Fdmund  IVndleton.  Fifteenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
II.  K .  A  iken,  Sixteenth  South  Can  ilina  Battalion  ( Partisan  Rangers ;,  South  Carolina. 
P.  A.  Work,  First  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 
Thomas  W.  Hooper,  Twenty-first  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
<i.  Gratiott  Luke,  Fifty-sixth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 
Hillery  Moseley,  Forty-second  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 
<i.  Wesley  Clayton,  Sixty-second  North  Carolina  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers), 
North  Carolina. 

Majors. 

Thomas  J.  Burnett,  Seventeenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

John  H.  Caldwell,  Tenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Joel  T.  Daves,  Nineteenth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 

Jonathan  Rivers,  Forty-ninth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

W.  D.  C.  Lloyd,  Ninth  Alabama  Battalion,  Alabama. 

X.  J.  Caraway,  Eleventh  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

Francis  J.  Boggs,  Twelfth  Virginia  Battalion  Artillery,  Virginia. 

J.  AYickham  Leigh,  Fourth  Virginia  Regiment  Artillery,  Virginia. 

C.  A.  Whaley,  Second  Georgia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Georgia. 
Duncan  Buie,  Fourth  Louisiana  Battalion,  Louisiana. 
Frederick  N.  Ogden,  Eighth  Louisiana  Battalion,  Louisiana. 
George  A.  Gordon,  Thirteenth  Georgia  Battalion,  Georgia. 
William  Thedford,  Eleventh  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 
Tully  Graybill.  Twenty-eighth  Georgia  Iteginient,  Georgia. 

W.  J.  Carter,  Fourteenth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

James  P.  Simms,  Fifty-third  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

David  Dyer.  Fifty-seventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

W.  II.  Kin'_r,  Eighteenth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

J.  T.  Montgomery,  Fourteenth  Georgia  Battalion  Artillery,  Georgia.    • 

James  M.  French,  Sixty-third  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

D.  W.  Broughton,  Twentieth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 

E.  W.  Taylor,  Nineteenth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 
John  F.  Smith,  Eighth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 
M.  M.  Slaughter,  1 1 illiard's  Alabama  Legion,  Alabama. 

Joel  R.  Griffin,  First  Georgia  Battalion  (Partisan  Rangers),  Georgia. 

Edgar  F.  Moseley,  First  Virginia  Regiment  Artillery,  Virginia. 

Daniel  S.  Printup,  Fifty-fifth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

B.  B.  Douglas,  Fifth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

James  S.  Gholston,  Sixteenth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

J.  W.  Francis,  Twenty-fifth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

B.  R.  Holmes,  First  Mississippi  Regiment  Artillery,  Mississippi. 

Lawrence  D.  Lallerstedt,  Twenty-second  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

James  Aiken,  Thirteenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Thomas  Marshall,  Eleventh  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

Thomas  B.  Massie,  Twelfth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

W.  Patrick,  Seventeenth  Virginia  Battalion  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

George  W.  Connor,  Fifth  Kentucky  Regiment,  Kentucky. 

J.  T.  Rossi  T,  Tenth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

William  G.  Delony,  Cobb's  Georgia  Legion,  Georgia. 

R.  E.  Burke,  Second  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

W.  H.  Stewart,  Sixty-first  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

W.  II.  McCorkle,  Twelfth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

J.  De  Baun,  Ninth  Louisiana  Battalion  (Partisan  Rangers),  Louisiana. 

J.  D.  Waddell,  Twentieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 


356  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [SepL«,MBl 

A.  A.  Swindler.  Seventh  Virginia  Regiment.  Virginia. 
William  J.  Turner.  Eighth  Florida  Regiment.  Florida. 
John  H.  Holt,  Hilliard's  Alabama  Legion,  Alabama. 

W.  T.  Stubblefield,  Hilliard's  Alabama  Legion,  Alabama. 

Hatch  Cook,  Hilliard's  Alabama  Legion,  Alabama. 

W.  X.  Reeves,  Hilliard's  Alabama  Legion,  Alabama. 

James  Strawbridge,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men  *.  Louisiana. 

H.  A.  Herbert,  Eighth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Enoch  McDonald,  Fortieth  Mississippi  Regiment.  Mississippi. 

M.  T.  Owen,  First  South  Carolina  Regiment  Cavalry.  South  Carolina. 

James  Nelligan,  First  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

R.  H.  Anderson,  First  Georgia  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  <  ieorgia. 

Joseph  Abney,  First  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters.  South  Carolina. 

B.  B.  Smith,  Second  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters.  South  Carolina. 
P.  H.  Swearingen,  Twenty-fourth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 

B.  D.  Chenoweth,  Twenty-first  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  T 
J.  X.  Dark,  Twenty-fifth  Texas  Regiment  Cavalry,  Texas. 
W.  P.  Townsend,  Fourth  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

T.  F.  Parker,  Twenty-sixth  Mississippi  Regiment.  Mi>sissippi. 
Edward  McAlexander,  Twenty-seventh  Alabama  Regiment.  Alabama. 
John  C.  Keener,  Fifty-eighth  North  Carolina  Regiment  (  Partisan  Rangers  i.  North 
Carolina. 

O.  S.  Jewett,  Thirty-eighth  Alabama  Regiment.  Alabama. 
Thomas  Thomson,  Second  South  Carolina  Regiment  Rifles,  South  Carolina. 
John  Grammer,  jr.,  Fifty-third  Virginia  Regiment.  Virginia. 
R.  D.  Redden,  Twenty-sixth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
John  D.  H.  Ross,  Fifty-second  Virginia  Regiment.  Virginia. 
William  H.  Etheredge,  Forty-first  Virginia  Regiment.  Virginia. 
K.  Otey,  Eleventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
James  H.  Huggins,  Twenty-third  Georgia  regiment,  Georgia. 
Peyton  Wise,  Forty-sixth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
Samuel  J.  Winn,  Sixteenth  Georgia  Battalion  (Partisan  Rangers),  Georgia. 
W.  M.  Elliott,  Twenty-fifth  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 

F.  C.  Zacharie,  Twenty-fifth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

C.  M.  Alexander,  Fifty-ninth  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennr-- 
H.  C.  Wood,  Thirty-seventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
Joshua  Stover,  Tenth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

T.  M.  Ternr,  Seventh  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

William  Monaghan,  Sixth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

Luther  J.  Glenn,  Cobb's  Georgia  Legjkm,  Georgia. 

L.  W.  R.  Blair,  Seventh  South  Carolina  Battalion,  South  Carolina. 

Alexander  M.  Davis,  Forty-fifth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

J.  H.  Beard,  Eleventh  Louisiana  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

J.  H.  Nethercutt,  Eighth  North  Carolina  Battalion,  North  Carolina. 

Wilton  L.  Young,  Tenth  North  Carolina  Battalion,  North  Carolina. 

Leonidas  Willis.  WauPs  Texas  Legion,  Texas. 

Allen  Cameron,  WauPs  Texas  Legion,  Texas. 

W.  H.  Campbell,  Palmetto  Battalion  Artillery,  South  Carolina. 

T.  W.  Pool,  Twenty-eighth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

W.  N.  Estes,  Eleventh  Alabama  Battalion  Cavalry,  Alabama. 

Forney  George,  Eighteenth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Daniel  W.  Jones,  Twentieth  Arkansas  Regiment,  Arkansas. 

G.  W.  Hammond,  Sixtieth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 
R.  A.  Wilkinson,  Fifteenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
T.  C.  Glover,  Twenty-first  <  ieorgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
Matt.  Dale,  First  Texas  Regiment,  Texas. 

Henry  F.  Schenck,  Fifty-sixth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 
William  A.  Feeney,  Forty-second  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 
John  V.  Glover,  Twenty-fifth  South  Carolina  Regiment.  South  Carolina. 
B.  G.  McDowell,  Sixty-second  North  Carolina  Regiment.  North  Carolina. 


Tomlinson  Fort,  First  Regiment  (ieorgia  Regulars,  Georgia. 

J.  B.  Richardson,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Mattalion,  Ixniisiana. 

W.  K.  Lane,  Company  North  Carolina  (Partisan  Rangers  i.  North  Carolina. 

James  Cooper,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  mem.  Louisiana. 


Sept.  2f,.  1862.]  SENATE.  357 

W.  H.  Sparks,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

James  W.  Stringfellow,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men).  Louisiana. 

Arthur  Shaaf,  First  Georgia  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

William  PI.  Ross,  First  Georgia  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

George  C.  Dent,  First  Georgia  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

Alfred  L.  Hartridge,  First  <  Jcorgia  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

Alfred  Chisholm,  First  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

Edmund  Rhett,  jr.,  First  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

James  Lowndes,  First  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

Paul  II.  Waring,  Second  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

Joseph  B.  Allston,  Second  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

Henry  Buist,  Second  South  Carolina  Battalion  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

Firxt  lif>iti.'>«nit#. 

J.  M.  Galbraith,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

Samuel  Halves,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

I.  W.  Brewer,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

R.  C.  Kennedy,  First  Regiment  Louisiana  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

William  Quirk,  First  Regiment  Louisiana  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

George  W.  Simpson,  First  Regiment  Louisiana  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

Josiah  Bedon,  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 


Thomas  C.  Beall,  First  Regiment  Georgia  Regulars,  Georgia. 

Henry  J.  Porter,  First  Regiment  Georgia  Regulars,  Georgia. 

A.  C.  Sorrel,  First  Regiment  Georgia  Regulars,  Georgia. 

M.  E.  Croxton,  First  Alabama  Artillery  Battalion,  Alabama. 

Andrew  Hero,  jr.,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

C.  H.  C.  Brown,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

J.  D.  Britton,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

George  B.  De  Russey,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

Frank  McElroy,  First  Louisiana  Artillery  Battalion,  Louisiana. 

William  M.  Dwight,  First  South  Carolina  Artillery  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

Edmund  P.  Dargan,  First  Alabama  Artillery  Battalion,  Alabama. 

F.-  H.  Perkins,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

W.  E.  Huger,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

George  Jonte,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

George  C.  Cooper,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

Bringier  Trist,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  (enlisted  men),  Louisiana. 

William  H.  Grimball,  First  South  Carolina  Artillery  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

Walter  B.  Griffin,  First  Regiment  Georgia  Regulars,  Georgia. 

Horace  A.  Crane,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

J.  Lewis  Wardlaw,  First  South  Carolina  Regiment  (enlisted  men  )  ,  South  Carolina. 

SK;XAI.  CORPS. 
fKgnal  officers,  n-itli  rank  of  captain  of  infantry. 

William  Xorris,  Virginia;  W.  N.  Barker,  Virginia;  J.  H.  Alexander,  Georgia; 
Thomas  H.  Clagett,  Virginia;  Eicon  Jones,  Virginia;  M.  T.  Davidson,  Virginia; 
J.  H.  Manning,  Virginia;  R.  H.  T.  Adams,  Virginia;  R.  E.  Wilbourn,  Mississippi; 
Richard  K.  Frayser,  Virginia. 

Signal  sergeant*,  iriil  rank  of  sergeant. 

J.  Bankhead,  Mississippi;  P.  H.  Vermilion,  Virginia;  Samuel  Leidy,  Virginia; 
Joseph  Kenny.  Virginia;  E.  S.  Gregory,  Virginia;  G.  Vermillion,  Virginia;  Richard 
D.  Murphy,  Mississippi;  Hubert  C.  Ashbrook,  Mississippi;  William  L.  McLane, 
Mississippi;  Charles  V.  Cosby,  Virginia. 

XITER    CORPS,    UNDER    ACT    XO.   35. 

Superintendent,  //•////  runk,  /•/»•.,  <>fnuijnr  nf  nrtiUery. 
1.  M.  St.  John,  Georgia. 


358  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  •_>•*,.  IM.J. 

.  I.SA-/.V///;//  n-ij,,  riiitiit'li  lit.",   >ritJi   runic,   ,ti'..   <>f  i-ii/ifiliit  nf  urtillfril. 

Richard  Morton,  Virginia;  Frederick  H.  Smith,  Virginia;  R.  II.  Temple,  Virginia; 
Isaac  Read,  Missouri. 

Subordinates,  n-itli  run!;,  <><-.,  ufjirxt  lii'iitrmntt  of  urtillrrii. 

Robert  C.  Morton,  Virginia;  Jatnes  II.  Matthews,  Mississippi;  James  F.  Jones, 
Virginia:  Henry  F.  Reunion,  Virginia;  B.  A.  Stnvall.  (Jeorgia;  John  W.  IVaive, 
District  of  Columbia;  R.  Lamar  Sprigg,  Virginia. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.   RANDOLPH, 

•.  /<//•//  nf  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

Pre#i<lt>nt,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Atluirs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary : 

RICHMOND,   V\..  x. ///,•////»/•  //;.  ;,sv;/. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  State*: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE    STATES    OF    AMERICA,    WAR    DEPARTMENT, 

iti'-lti/ioit'l,  *>•/>( i 'mil'  r  !>:.  !&:.'. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

Colonels. 

M.  C.  Butler,  Second  South  Carolina  Regiment  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 

W.  H.  Stiles,  Sixtieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

William  B.  Ball,  Fifteenth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

Charles  H.  Simonton,  Twenty-fifth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

John  T.  Morgan,  Fifty-first  Alabama  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers).  Alabama. 

/./'•  utenant-coloneh. 

Frank  Hampton,  Second  South  Carolina  Regiment  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 
John  S.  Garvin,  Twenty-sixth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Joel  R.  Griffin,  Fifteenth  Georgia  Battalion,  Georgia. 

B.  R.  Linkons,  Thirty-sixth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

C.  E.  Lightfoot,  Artillery,  North  Carolina. 

R.  Augustus  Bailey,  Fourteenth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

Thomas  J.  Berry,  Sixtieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

Philip  Cook,  Fourth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

John  Critcher,  Fifteenth  Virginia  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

George  N.  Folk,  Seventh  North  Carolina" Battalion,  North  Carolina. 

John  G.  Pressley,  Twenty-fifth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

Mnjors. 

William  McLaughlin,  of  Artillery,  Virginia. 
W.  H.  Hundley,  Twelfth  Alabama  Battalion,  Alabama. 
Charles  T.  Goode,  Nineteenth  (leorgia  Battalion,  Georgia. 
T.  J.  Lipscomb,  Second  South  Carolina  Regiment  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 
Charles  C.  Jones,  of  Artillery.  Georgia. 

George  Jackson,  Fourteenth  Virginia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Virginia. 
L.  F.  Terrell,  of  Artillery,  Virginia. 
Melancthon  Smith,  of  Artillery,  Mississippi. 
John  Pelham,  of  Artillery,  Virginia. 

H.  A.  Edmundsoii.  Twenty-seventh  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 
.F.  M.    Mayo,    Fifty-ninth    North    Carolina    ReiMmeni    i  I'aiti-an    Rangers  .    Xorth 
Carolina. 


Sept.  26,  1862.]  SENATE.  359 

Edgar  Burroughs,  Fifteenth  Virginia  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

John  V.  Glover,  Twenty-fifth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

James  B.  Anderson,  First  Louisiana  Regiment  Artillery,  Louisiana. 


Hri;/<i<li'  iiinirti'i-iiiiixtrrx,  n'ilh  tin   nn/lc 

B.  S.  Thompson,  Virginia:  W.  S.  Wood,  Virginia:  R.  1*.  Waller,  Virginia;  J.  G. 
Paxton,  Virginia;  F.  W.  Dillard,  Georgia:  G.  P>.  Larti'gue,  South  Carolina;  Huston 
Estill,  Louisiana;  R.  H.  Carter,  Virginia;  Edward  Crutchfield,  Kentucky;  Thomas 
D.  Hamilton;  John  II.  Parkhill,  Maryland;  John  F.  Whitfield,  Virginia;  John  D. 
Adams,  Arkansas. 

x,  »•/'///  rank  of  major. 


F.  M.  Spencer;  K.  G.  Hay,  South  Carolina;  Baxter  J.  Butler,  Tennessee;  George 
L.  Gillespie;  H.  Brownson  Smith,  Tennessee;  Beverly  C.  Kennedy,  Louisiana. 

AI>jrTAXT-<;EXKKA  I.'s    DKI'AKTMBXT. 
I  'iil>t<i!ii.-: 

Green  Peyton.  Alabama;  P.  K.  Molony.  South  Carolina;  Seaton  Gales,  North 
Carolina;  J.  William  Rit-ly,  Virginia:  James  M.  Pepper.  South  Carolina:  C.  H.  Gor- 
don, Virginia. 

A'«lx-<li-<-iiiii)>,  t'-ith  tin'  rniil-  of  tirxt  lit-  u  tenant. 

J.  A.  Barksdale,  Mississippi;  Charles  L.  Mathews,  Florida;  John  D.  Myrick, 
Florida;  J.  X.  Galleher,  Kentucky;  B.  Martin,  South  Carolina;  T.  G.  Pollock, 

Louisiana. 


Assistant  quartermaster*,  n-ith  tin  rank  nf 

F.  A.  Briscoe. 

X.  P.  Carriker,  Third  Georgia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Georgia. 

Thomas  J.  Charlton,  Fifty-fourth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

Thomas  B.  Gowan,  Second  Battalion  Georgia  Cavalry,  Georgia. 

James  Goode,  Nineteenth  Georgia  Battalion,  Georgia. 

William  Lindsay,  Seventh  Kentucky  Regiment,  Kentucky. 

H.  B.  Adams,  Waal's  Texas  Legion,  Texas. 

R.  B.  Haughton,  Twelfth  Alabama  Battalion,  Alabama. 

H.  J.  Raphael,  camp  of  instruction,  Tangipahoa,  La. 

Andrew  Sigourney,  Virginia. 

Thaddeus  B.  Stance,  Twenty-fifth  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 

John  Whitchard,  Tenth  George  Battalion,  Georgia. 

J.  C.  Green,  Georgia. 

Jack  Hodges,  Nineteenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

W.  T.  Holderness,  Seventh  Confederate  Regiment. 

John  B.  Nelson,  Eleventh  North  Carolina  Battalion,  North  Carolina. 

W.  G.  Magee,  Thirty-ninth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

James  B.  Bell,  Forty-fourth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

M.  S.  Munson,  Waul's  Texas  Legion,  Texas. 

J.  L.  Gibbons,  Eleventh  Alabama  Battalion,  Alabama. 

James  B.  Huggins,  Xorth  Carolina. 

J.  J.  Daniel,  camp  of  instruction,  Xorth  Carolina. 

J.  J.  Allen. 

William  E.  Clarke,  Kentucky. 

Wesley  Price. 

W.  G.  Bentley. 

William  J.  Shelburn,  Twenty-seventh  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 

A.  D.  Fowlkes,  Twentieth  Arkansas  Regiment,  Arkansas. 

J.  B.  McClendon,  Twenty-seventh  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

Abraham  Madden,  Twenty-eighth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

Hamilton  J.  F.  Coleman,  Fifty-first  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

E.  W.  Herndon,  Twenty-ninth  Xorth  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

J.  Marshall  Hanger,  Seventeenth  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 

.L  S.  Folk,  Seventh  Xorth  Carolina,  North  Carolina. 

Richard  Ward,  Sixteenth  South  Carolina,  South  Carolina. 

John  W.  Burriss,  Twenty-third  Virginia  P.attalion,  Virginia. 

A.  G.  Durkee,  Tenth  Texas  Cavalry,  Texas. 


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George  B.  Barnes,  Fifty-sixth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 
E.  J.  Oliveras,  Fifty-seventh  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
John  R.  Dunlap,  Twenty-third  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 

i-i>iniiiii<i«n-it'x,  n'ith  tin   i-uiik  » 


J.  H.  Frazier,  Georgia;  E.  A.  Chadwick,  Louisiana;  W.  W.  Thornton,  Virginia; 
Miles  P.  Pegram,  North  Carolina;  William  Appletpn,  South  Carolina;  T.  A.  Cromwell, 
Tennessee;  John  M.  Collins,  Georgia;  Thomas  N.  Britton,  South  Carolina;  William 
A.  Eliason,  North  Carolina;  W.  P.  Hill,  North  Carolina;  B.  Shropshire,  Texas;  David 
S.  Plernmons,  North  Carolina;  M.  L.  Pritchett,  Georgia;  David  Legett,  South  Caro- 
lina; A.  W.  Stokes,  Mississippi;  James  F.  Lyon,  Alabama:  John  Reily,  Texas;  <ieorge 
T.  Quillian,  Georgia;  Richard  S.  Harper,  Missouri;  A.  C.  Baird,  Arkansas;  William 
M.  Peacock,  Florida;  B.  J.  Senimes,  Louisiana;  J.  D.  Imboden,  Louisiana;  William 
M.  Byrd,  Alabama;  Joshua  Bartlett.  Mississippi;  Thomas  C.  Halyburton,  North  Car- 
olina; George  W.  Williamson,  Tennessee:  William  H.  Mott,  Tennessee;  G.  L.  Cope; 
James  B.  Taylor,  Alabama. 

Chaplaimt. 

J.  Monroe  Anderson,  South  Carolina;  S.  M.  Montgomery,  Mississippi;  William  C. 
Meredith,  Virginia;  Dabney  Ball,  Virginia;  Thomas  D.  Witherspoon,  Mississippi: 
Samuel  D.  Stuart,  Virginia;"  Silas  H.  Cooper,  Florida;  Frontis  H.  Johnston.  North 
Carolina;  James  A.  Cousar,  South  Carolina;  W.  A.  Parks,  Texas;  Frederick  Fitz- 
gerald, North  Carolina;  N.  G.  Phillips,  Alabama;  J.  W.  Wilson,  Alabama;  C.  H. 
Wilson,  South  Carolina;  John  B.  Mouton.  Mississippi;  Samuel  L.  Russell,  Alabama; 
James  Nelson,  Virginia;  Thomas  G.  Lowe,  North  Carolina;  William  II.  Armstrong, 
Alabama;  T.  W.  Moore,  North  Carolina;  E.  P.  Wilson,  North  Carolina;  J.  P.  Gar- 
land, Virginia;  Josiah  Barker,  Alabama;  William  G.  Miller,  Virginia;  R.  K.  Har- 
grove, Alabama. 

Adjutants,  nith  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

B.  L.  Moore,  Louisiana;  Andrew  J.  Liles,  Georgia;  John  P.  C.  Whitehead,  Ala- 
bama; C.  McR.  Weatherly,  South  Carolina;  L.  Ketchum,  Tennessee;  Emile  1*.  Guillet, 
Louisiana;  R.  C.  Saxon,  Georgia;  John  E.  Hart,  Texas;  John  W.  McCord,  Georgia: 
James  L.  Gaines,  North  Carolina;  Thomas  A.  Henderson,  Tennessee:  William  B. 
Osborne,  North  Carolina;  James  M.  Taylor,  North  Carolina;  James  T.  Ware,  Texas; 
O.  Steele,  Texas;  George  R.  McKee,  Georgia;  J.  II.  Evans,  Texas;  W.  L.  Worsham. 
Arkansas;  S.  H.  Pope,  Mississippi;  Charles  F.  Force,  Alabama;  tioTirr  Freaner, 
Virginia;  James  Stephenson,  Alabama;  R.  H.  Henley,  Alabama;  W.  D.  Goggan*. 
South  Carolina;  W.  B.  Vaughan,  North  Carolina;  Edward  J.  Hale,  jr..  North  Caro- 
lina; James  M.  Seeton,  Texas;  Clarence  H.  Ellerbe,  Alabama;  Walter  McK.  Clark, 
North  Carolina;  C.  H.  Roulhac,  Kentucky. 

ARTILLERY,    UNDER   ACT   NO.    85. 


S.  C.  Faulkner,  Virginia;  Thomas  L.  Bayne,  Louisiana. 

ENGINEERS. 


Edward  B.  Savers,  Missouri;  S.  W.  Steele,  Tennessee;  Thaddeus  Coleman. 

lifiitenitni*. 


<i.  M.  Ili'lm,  Mississippi;  J.  H.  Toomer,  Georgia;  W.  J.  Morris,  Kentucky;  John 
W.  Glenn,  Texas;   W.  (i.  Young,  South  Carolina;  John  Ellieott,  Maryland." 

•  ml  lieutenants. 

W.  A.  Hansell,  Georgia;  John  R.  Key,  Maryland;  James  Freret,  Louisiana. 
Secon'l  /n  at,  until.*  uf  n 

\.  \.  Alston,  First  Alabama  Battalion,  Alabama. 
II.  A.  Alston.  First  <  ieorgia  Regiment,  (Jenrgia. 
S.  C.  De  Pass.  First  (Jenrgia  Kf.riineiit,  (i 


Sept.  -20.  1NV2.]  SENATE.  361 

Crawford  Tucker,  First  Georgia  Regiment.  Georgia. 

J.  C.  Clemson.  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters.  Sonth  Carolina. 

M.  Stuart,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

\V.  C.  Simmons,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

A.  B.  White,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 
E.  P.  Carter,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters.  South  Carolina. 

J.  G.  Guignard,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 
Charles  J.    Macbeth,    Second   Battalion    South    Carolina    Sharpshooters,    South 
Carolina. 

T.  J.  Dunovant.  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

Henry  Seabrook,  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

\Villiam  A.  Boyle,  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

K.  W.  Fraser,  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

John  H.  Gardner,  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshopters,  South  Carolina. 

X.  Bayard  Sadler.  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

Alfred  Bryan,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters.  Georgia. 

M.  Molina,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

Robert  Wayne,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

R.  Cuyler  King,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

Henry  Herrmann,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

George  H.  Johnston,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

Thoma<  A.  Middleton,  First  Regiment  South  Carolina  Artillery,  South  Carolina. 

Benjamin  C.  Henry,  Randolph  Rangers,  Georgia. 

Alphonse  J.  Set/.e.  Randolph  Rangers,  Georgia. 

R.  Yeadon  Dwight,  First  Sonth  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

Vincent  F.  Martin.  First  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

William  C.  Hallonquist,  First  Alabama  Battalion,  Alabama. 

Firtt  lif'uti-iKint*.  infantry. 

Charles  S.  Wylly,  First  Regiment  Georgia  Regulars,  Georgia. 

S.  C.  Boylston,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

William  Elliott,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 

B.  G.  Pinckney,  First  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 
E.  H.  Holnian,  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 
J.  G.  Iluguenin,  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 
Isaac  Hayne.  Second  Battalion  South  Carolina  Sharpshooters,  South  Carolina. 
Benjamin  H.  Hardee,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 

H.  D.  Twyman,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 
J.  1..  Holcombe,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 
S.  \V.  Lawrence,  First  Battalion  Georgia  Sharpshooters,  Georgia. 
John  N.  Davies.  Randolph  Rangers,  Georgia. 

(  'aptiins. 

G.  W.  Anderson,  First  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
Edward  C.  Anderson,  Randolph  Rangers.  Georgia. 

I  have  the  honor  to  l>e,  resj>ectfully.  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  I  V«r. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSOX  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  road. 

<  >r<l>  eft,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following1  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States.  l»y  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 


RICHMOND.  .V/^w/-.v  .'•:.  1862. 
T<>  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  State,*: 

Agn-eably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names,  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DA  Vis. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,   WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  S<*)>te>n>»'r  24,  1862. 

SIR:  1  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Armv  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 


362  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  26,  1862. 

Brigudier-gmen  '  />•. 

William  Steele,  Texas;  Francis  A.  Slump,  Florida;  J.  F.  Fagan,  Arkansas;  Williaui 
R.  Scurry,  Texas;  Allison  Nel«on,  Texas;  Joseph  R.  Davis,  Mississippi;  William  H. 
F.  Lee,  Virginia;  William  K.  Jones,  Virginia;  W.  E.  Baldwin,  Mississippi;  John  C. 
Vaughn,  Tennessee;  E.  Mel.  Law,  Alabama;  W.  B.  Bate,  Tennessee. 


J.  J.  Morrison,  First  Georgia  Regiment  Cavalry,  Georgia. 

A.  D.  Smith,  Twenty-sixth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

J.  C.  S.  McDowell,  Fifty-fourth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

David  J.  Bailey,  Thirtieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

C.  J.  Colcock,  Third  South  Carolina  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 
H.  M.  Ashby,  Second  Tennessee  Cavalry,  Tennessee. 

Lieutenant-colonels. 

A.  R.  Harper,  First  Georgia  Cavalry,  Georgia. 

Robert  L.  Doyle,  Sixty-second  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

K.  M.  Murchison,  Fifty-fourth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Thomas  W.  Mangham,  Thirtieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

T.  H.  Johnson,  Third  South  Carolina  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 

H.  C.  Gillespie,  Second  Tennessee  Cavalry,  Tennessee. 

Micgars, 

W.  F.  Rapley,  Twelfth  Arkansas  Battalion,  Arkansas. 

George  W.  Imboden,  Sixty-second  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

W.  B.  Tabb,  Twenty-eighth  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 

S.  D.  M.  Byrd,  Twenty-sixth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

John  H.  Broocks,  Twenty-seventh  Texas  Cavalry,  Texas. 

A.  Ellis,  Fifty-fourth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

James  S.  Boynton,  Thirtieth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

John  Jenkins,  Third  South  Carolina  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 

P.  A.  Cobb,  Second  Tennessee  Cavalry,  Tennessee. 

Brigade  <jn<trterma»ttrs,  with  rank  of  major. 

3.  E.  Klumph,  Missouri;  W.  K.  Bennett,  Arkansas;  J.  Wyatt  Jones,  Kentucky, 
George  Whitfield,  Virginia;  Richard  S.  Cox,  Virginia;  Munroe  Cheatham,  Tennes- 
see; W.  A.  Bradford,  Kentucky;  W.  W.  Pierce,  North  Carolina;  W.  D.  Beard,  Ten- 
nessee; George  W.  Winchester,  Tennessee. 

Brigade  commissaries,  with  rank  ofmnjm: 

W.  C.  Sibley,  .Georgia;  J.  L.  Stockdale,  Arkansas;  W.  H.  Dameron,  Mississippi; 
W.  W.  Guy,  Tennessee;  William  H.  Ross,  Alabama. 

AD.irTAXT-<;EXERAI/S    DEPARTMENT. 

Majors. 

Charles  S.  Stringfellow,  Virginia;  Guy  M.  Bryan,  North  Carolina;  John  II.  Richard- 
son, Virginia. 

i  '<  i  /i/<  i  in*. 

D.  W.  Vowles,  Missouri;  W.  T.  Taliaferro,  Virginia;  John  Ryan,  South  Carolina; 
John  W.  Lewis,  North  Carolina;  John  C.   Burch,  Tennessee;  N.   Collin   Hughes, 
North  Carolina. 

Aids-de-camp,  */•////  nnil:  of  fn-*t  1'imtnianl. 

I).  H.  Hamilton,  South  Carolina;  J.  H.  Lacy,  Kentucky;  Elijah  Hawkins,  Ken- 
tucky; Thomas  B.  Green,  Missouri;  George  \>.  Wise,  Virginia;  R.  W.  Withers, 
Alabama;  <  ;»Mirge  M.  I'illow,  Tennessee;  I'.  C.  Warwick.  Virginia;  John  F.  J'argotnl, 
Louisiana. 


Sept.  2fi.  1862.]  SENATE.  363 

Atei&mt  quartermaster*,  n-ith  /•<////.-,  ,/<•.,  <if  <-itj>tinn. 

W.  II.  Moore,  Forty-fourth  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tenn. 

C.  W.  Kennedy.  Teiim>see. 

Marion  ('.  Kiser,  First  Confederate  Regiment,  S<mtli  Carolina. 

Charles  A.  Bridewell,  Seventh  Arkansas  Regiment,  Arkansas. 

Samuel  C.  Price,  Eighteenth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

R.  B.  Johnston,  Sixty-second  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

M.  McCarthy.  Eighth  Confederate  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

M.  W.  Page,  Sixlh  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

William  II.  Northrop,  Third  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

J.  B.  Sharpe,  Tennessee. 

Edgar  Miller,  Tennessee. 

J.  P.  McKinnie,  Louisiana. 

F.  D.  Irving,  Virginia. 

S.  M.  Weakley,  Twentieth  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 

William  S.  Anderson,  Sixtieth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

.Ixxixtniit  I'OiiiHiixxni'ii-x.  H-ith  run/:,  tic.,  of  captain. 

Lewis  W.  Means.  Ninth  Texas  Cavalry,  Texas. 

Fred.  H.  Sprague,  Fifth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Irby  H.  Boggess,  Fifth  Tennessee  Cavalry,  Tennessee. 

Booah  Hortoi;,  Fiftieth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

William  M.  Lock,  Sixty-second  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

C.  P.  Bryson.  Sixty-second  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

William  B.  Fitxpatnck,  Cobb's  Legion,  Georgia. 

Jesse  B.  Lee,  Eighth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Charles  A.  Slaughter,  Ninth  Arkansas  Regiment,  Arkansas.          . 

J.  B.  Smith,  Twenty-seventh  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana.  . 

W.  S.  Martin,  Forty-fifth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

T.  J.  O'Keefe,  Twenty-second  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 

J.  S.  E.  Snnuney,  Eleventh  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Samuel  Newman,  Nineteenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

William  A.  Peden,  First  South  Carolina  Cavalry,  South  Carolina. 

W.  G.  Henry,  Second  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 

H.  S.  Bowen,  Kentucky. 


A.  G.  Brewer,  Alabama;  W.  R.  Stoddard,  Mississippi;  William  Price,  Mississippi  ; 
M.  B.  Barrett.  Virginia;  John  McGill,  Virginia;  William  W.  Pearson,  Mississippi; 
T.  Hodgson.  Alabama;  Ben.  M.  Miller,  Tennessee. 


J.  G.  Johnston,  George  W.  Henley,  A.  Snowden  Piggot,  T.  J.  B.  Roemer;  Jesse 
11.  McAfee.  Georgia;  Charles  M.  Taylor,  Joseph  Saudek;  John  S.  Sturry,  Virginia; 
A.  C.  Randolph,  George  F.  Carmiehael,  John  B.  Fontaine,  P.  B.  McKelvey;  E. 
Sheppard,  Virginia;  F,.  M.  Watts,  Georgia;  A.  Atkinson,  Virginia;  Frank  Haw- 
thorn; S.  J.  Farmer,  Georgia;  R.  B.  Gardner,  Georgia;  Richard  O.  Currey,  W.  A. 
Greene,  Benjamin  Franklin;  J.  A.  Woodcock,  Alabama;  J.  P.  Du  Val;  James  Purvi- 
ance,  Louisiana;  W.  R.  Capehart;  L.  M.  Austin,  Mississippi;  J.  H.  Foster,  W.  A. 
McPheeters,  C.  R.  Thompson;  L.  U.  Mayo.  Virginia:  William  S.  Love;  N.  W.  White, 
Virginia;  Charles  H.  Ladd;  T.  L.  Ogier.'jr.,  South  Carolina;  W.  H.  Amiss,  Virginia; 
F.dw.  J.  Reml>ert;  Waddy  Thompson,  South  Carolina;  A.  C.  Smith;  I.  F.  Pearson, 
North  Carolina:  W.  T.  Ru'ssel.  South  Carolina;  W.  A.  Holt:  W.  B.  Mauey,  Tennes- 
see: W.  L.  Davis,  Georgia. 


G.  W.  Chisolm,  Georgia;  D.  C.  Diggs;  William  V.  Bonner,  North  Carolina; 
W.  T.  Montgomery,  John  T.  McDowell,  John  R.  Coffman,  J.  F.  Stinson;  R.  E.  Mc- 
Neil, Alabama;  J.  R.  Boulware,  South  Carolina;  A.  C.  C.  Thompson,  Georgia; 
J.  W.  Sharpe.  Mississippi;  B.  S.  Watkins;  William  C.  Stewart,  Alabama;  S.  H.  Kenan, 
Georgia;  B.  W.  Holcombe,  Georgia:  A.  V.  Budd,  North  Carolina;  J.  B.  Pitts,  Ten- 
nessee; W.  R.  Curtis,  Ixmisiana;  C.  P.  (ioodall,  Virginia:  J.  M.  Thomason:  T.  M.C. 
Rice.  Georgia:  W.  II.  Price,  Virginia:  Zachary  1'.  Weaver.  William  J.  Jordan,  I. 
r.eix'ei:  John  Minge,  Virginia;  William  P.  Youuir.  Georgia;  A.  P.  Collins. 


364  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Sept.  26,  iw. 

Adjutant*,  //•////  rani:  ami  /><i//  of  jirxt 

George  B.  Huteheson,  Fourteenth  Tennessee  Regiment, 

Henry  T.  Coalter,  Fifty-third  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

M.  Newman,  Forty-ninth  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 

Irvine  L.  Johnson,  Sixtieth  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

P.  H.  Thrash,  Sixty-second  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

L.  L.  Goodrich,  Eighth  Confederate  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

Cornelius  Mebane,  Sixth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  Nortli  Carolina. 

J.  H.  Brigham,  Third  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

Josiah  Home,  Thirty-fifth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

William  J.  Hale,  Second  Tennessee  Regiment,  Tennessee. 

John  T.  Buck'ner,  Fiftieth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

COMMISSARY    DEPARTMENT. 

Lieutenant-colonel. 

« 

W.  A.  Broadwell,  Mississippi. 

ARTILLERY. 

Major. 

George  D.  Alexander,  North  Carolina. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  i-lr. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  of  William  R. 
Scurry  and  Allison  Nelson;  and 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  \V.  K. 
Scurry  and  Allison  Nelson  ? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  do  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  William  R.  Scurry  and  Allison  Nelson,  to  he  brigadier-generals  in 
the  Provisional  Army,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Ordered,  That  the  residue  of  the  nominations  contained  in  the  fore- 
going message  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  the  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  26,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  officers  on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names, 
respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  AVAR  DEPARTMENT, 

liii'liiiiniiil,  S</t/<'iiiln'r  S,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

ENGINEERS. 

Captains. 

John  M.  Robinson,  to  take  rank  May  15,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  \V .  I'.lackford,  to  take  rank  May  L'<>,  lsii2.  Virtrinia. 
<i»«orge  K.  Walker,  to  take  rank  June  I,  1802,  South  Carolina. 


Sept.  26,  1862.]  SENATE.  365 

John  Grant,  to  take  rank  June  1,  ISO!',  England. 
A.  H.  Campbell,  to  take  rank  Juno  6,  1£62,  Virginia. 
Henry  T.  Douglas,  to  take  rank  June  9,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  F.  Foster,  to  take  rank  August  2,  1862,  Tennessee. 
Charles  T.  Liernur,  to  take  rank  August  4,  1862,  Alabama. 
T.  B.  Lee,  to  take  rank  August  (>,  18(52,  South  Carolina. 
Samuel  R.  Johnston,  to  take  rank  August  12,  18(52,  Virginia. 
John  A.  Williams,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  Texas. 

/•Vex/  lii'iitcintntx. 

Rolx>rt  M.  Stiles,  to  take  rank  May  17,  1862,  Georgia. 
William  E.  Harrison,  to  take  rank  June  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
John  F.  Lanneau,  to  take  rank  June  4,  1S(52,  South  Carolina. 
W.  G.  Bender,  to  take  rank  June  6,  18(52,  Maryland. 

C.  II.  La  Trobe,  to  take  rank  June  6,  1862,  Florida. 
John  T.  Elmore,  to  take  rank  June  6,  1862,  Alabama. 
Walter  Izard,  to  take  rank  June  20,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

J.  Innis  Randolph,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  District  of  Columbia. 

John  W.  Green,  to  take  rank  July  15,  1862,  Louisiana. 

John  B.  Stanard,  to  take  rank  August  1,  1862,  Virginia. 

J.  F.  Steele,  to-take  rank  August  2,  18(52,  Alabama. 

John  Johnson,  to  take  rank  August  2,  18(52,  Smith  Carolina. 

Henry  C.  Force,  to  take  rank  August  6,  1862,  Alabama. 

Henry  B.  Richardson,  to  take  rank  August  6,  1862,  Louisiana. 

Second  lieutenant*. 

W.  T.  Hart,  to  take  rank  June  6,  1862,  Georgia. 
Powell  C.  Johnson,  to  take  rank  June  2.'!,  18(52,  Virginia. 
SummerliHd  Smith,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Virginia. 
Charles  S.  I) wight,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
W.  G.  Williamson,  to  take  rank  June  24,  1862,  Virginia. 

D.  E.  Henderson,  to  take  rank  July  11,  1862,  Virginia. 

ARTILLERY UNDER    ACT    NO.     359 PROVISIONAL    CONGRESS. 

Colonels. 

S.  Crutchfield,  to  take  rank  May  (5,  1862,  Virginia. 

T.  J.  Page,  to  take  rank  June  13,  1862,  Virginia. 

H.  C.  Cabell,  to  take  rank  July  4,  1862,  Virginia. 

S.  D.  Lee,  to  take  rank  July  9,'  1862,  South  Carolina. 

William  R.  Boggs,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  Georgia. 

Edward  C.  Anderson,  to  take  rank  July  9,  1862,  Georgia. 

Abner  Smead,  to  take  rank  August  11,  1862,  Georgia. 

A.  J.  Gonzales,  to  take  rank  August  14,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

Lieutmaiit-coloneh. 

A.  S.  Cutts,  to  take  rank  May  26,  1862,  Georgia. 

T.  L.  Rosser,  to  take  rank  June  10,  1862,  Louisiana. 

J.  C.  Shields,  to  take  rank  June  20,  1862,  Virginia. 

H.  Oladowski,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Louisiana. 

J.  H.  Hallonquist,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

P.  F.  De  (journey,  to  take  rank  July  3,  1862,  Louisiana. 

R.  L.  Walker,  to  take  rank  July  3,  1862,  Virginia. 

C.  E.  Thorburn,  to  take  rank  August  1,  1862,  Texas. 

J.  M.  Maury,  to  take  rank  August  6,  1862,  Virginia. 

H.  Clay  Taylor,  to  take  rank  August  16,  1862,  Missouri. 

Major*. 

B.  W.  Hunter,  to  take  rank  May  1,  1862,  Virginia. 
Joseph  L.  Brent,  to  take  rank  May  9,  1862,  Virginia. 

W.  Richardson  Hunt,  to  take  rank  May  17,  1862,  Tennessee. 
F.  W.  Smith,  to  take  rank  May  21,  1862,  Virginia. 


3(i()  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  26, 1862. 

William  Nelson,  to  take  rank  May  2ti,  1S62,  Virginia. 
Hilary  P.  Jones,  to  take  rank  May  28,  1862,  Virginia. 

A.  H.  Drewry,  to  take  rank  May  30,  1862,  Virginia. 

C.  K.  Huger,  to  take  rank  June  4,  1862,  South  Carolina. 
M.  B.  Hardin,  to  take  rank  June  12,  1862,  Virginia. 
Alexander  W.  Stark,  to  take  rank  June  18,  1862,  Virginia. 
W.  L.  Robards,  to  take  rank  July  5,  1862,  Texas. 
J.  A.  De  Lagnel,  to  take  rank  July  3,  1862,  Virginia. 
Delaware  Kemper,  to  take  rank  June  25,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  Leigh,  to  take  rank  July  12,  1862,  Virginia. 
S.  P.  Hamilton,  to  take  rank  July  1,  1862,  Georgia. 
Alfred  R.  Courtney,  to  take  rank  July  14,  1862,  Virginia. 
R.  S.  Andrews,  to  take  rank  July  15,  1862,  Maryland. 
Lindsay  M.  Shumaker,  to  take  rank  July  5,  1862,  Virginia. 
J.  Floyd  King,  to  take  rank  May  10,  1862,  Virginia. 
William  E.  Woodruff,  to  take  rank  April  23,  1862,  Arkansas. 

B.  W.  Frobel,  to  take  rank  July  20,  1862,  Virginia. 
Smith  P.  Bankhead,  to  take  rank  July  16,  1862,  Kentucky. 
Victor  Sheliha,  to  take  rank  August  13,  1862,  Louisiana. 

J.  J.  Pope,  to  take  rank  August  13,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

T.  T.  Teel,  to  take  rank  May  2,  1862,  Texas. 

John  Pelham,  to  take  rank  August  9,  1862,  Virginia. 

ARTILLERY — UNDER    ACT    NO.  85,  APRIL   21,   1862. 

Captains. 

T.  M.  Bowyer,  Louisiana;  James  Harding,  Missouri;  George  W.  Christy,  Louisiana; 
Lawrence  S.  Marye,  Virginia;  Thomas  H.  Price,  Virginia;  Henry  Myers,  Alabama; 
J.  W.  Mallett,  Alabama;  W.  Clark  Kennerly,  Missouri;  A.  W.  Lawrence,  North  Car- 
olina; C.  P.  Bolles,  North  Carolina;  A.  G."  Brenizer,  Missouri;  Edward  B.  Smith, 
Virginia;  F.  VV.  Blount,  South  Carolina;  T.  R.  Hotchkiss,  Mississippi;  J.  T.  Treze- 
vant,  Mississippi;  P.  B.  Stanard,  Virginia;  C.  C.  McPhail,  Virginia;  George  West, 
Louisiana;  L.  C.  Leftwich,  Virginia;  Edward  N.  Thurston,  Georgia;  S.  C.  Faulkner, 
Missouri;  John  Esten  Cooke,  Virginia. 

First  lieutenants. 

George  W.  Kerr,  Virginia;  James  Pleasants,  Virginia;  William  M.  Archer,  Vir- 
ginia; Paul  Hamilton,  South  Carolina;  W.  C.  Duxbury,  Alabama;  James  M.  Garnett, 
Virginia;  \^.  L.  Randolph,  Virginia;  John  T.  Buck,  Kentucky;  T.  D.  Eason,  South 
Carolina;  Matthew  P.  Taylor,  North  Carolina;  F.  Lewis  Marshall,  Virginia;  R.  M. 
Gary,  North  Carolina;  William  H.  Portlock,  Tennessee;  J.  G.  Reynolds,  Georgia:  A. 
Austin  Smith,  Virginia;  John  H.  Chamberlayne,  Virginia;  George  Duffy,  Virginia; 
S.  Schooler,  Virginia;  P.  M.  McClung,  Tennessee;  Thaddeus  A.  Smith,  Alabama; 
Edward  Barbour,  Virginia;  W.  W.  Elliott,  South  Carolina;  James  McHenry,  jr., 
Virginia;  Thomas  J.  Moore,  Kentucky;  Louis  Zimmer,  Virginia;  Maxey  G.  Hughes, 
Maryland;  Frank  F.  Jones,  Maryland;  J.  McHenry  Howard,  Maryland;  James  Ker, 
Virginia;  Henry  Robinson,  Virginia;  David  B.  Dunbar,  Virginia;  W.  F.  Johnson, 
Georgia;  Thomas  Nash,  jr.,  Virginia;  Samuel  O.  Crooks,  Kentucky;  A.  T.  Cunning- 
ham, Georgia;  T.  Henderson  Smith,  Virginia;  W-  Gordon  McCabe,  Maryland;  L.  F. 
Terrell,  Virginia;  John  B.  Frazer,  South  Carolina;  H.  E.  Barnes,  Mississippi;  N. 
Custis  Washington,  Missouri;  Gustave  A.  Huwald,  Tennessee;  William  D.  Harden, 
Georgia;  George  F.  Reed,  Louisiana;  Alfred  Edwards,  Kentucky;  W.  L.  Allen,  Mis 
sissippi;  T.  E.  Buckman,  Florida;  S.  Turner  Sykes,  Alabama;  Lawson  L.  Duncan, 
Kentucky;  William  A.  Wright,  Georgia;  George  Lemmon,  Maryland;  W.  S.  Syming- 
ton, Virginia;  P.  D.  Hunter,  Tennessee;  Charles  Selden,  Virginia;  S.  S.  Kirkland, 
North  Carolina;  William  E.  Foster,  Virginia;  Thomas  Hinds,  Mississippi. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 

To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 


SENATE.  367 

The  message  was  read. 

(h'<l>  r«l,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  A  Hairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary : 

KICH.MOND,  VA.,  Si'/i/i'i/i/n'i-  ,;<;,  /,sv,v. 
To  tin-  Heixtte  of  the  Confederate  $tnic*: 

I  nominate  the  persons  mentioned  upon  the  annexed  list  to  the  positions  desig- 
nated, agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Attorney-General. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFHDBRATE    STATES    OF    A.MEKH'A,    DEPARTMENT    OF    Jl'STICE, 

Htc/uii'iinl,  Xi'pd'in >>cr  2.5,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  make  the  following  nominations  for  appointment  in  this 
Department: 

1.  For  judge  of  the  district  courts  for  the  districts  of  Cha-lah-ki  and  Tush-ca- 
hom-ma — George  A.  Gallagher. 

2.  For  attorney  for  the  district  of  Cha-lah-ki — Joseph  J.  Taaffe. 

3.  For  attorney  for  the  district  of  Tush-ca-hom-ma — John  T.  Blackwell. 

4.  For  marshal  of  the  district  of  Cha-lah-ki — J.  A.  Scales. 

5.  For  marshal  of  the  district  of  Tush-ca-hom-ma — James  S.  Dollerhide. 

Your  obedient  servant, 

J.  H.  WATTS,  Attorney-General. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered^  That  it  be  referred  to  Committee  on  Judiciary; 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER  27,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Haynes  presented  a  memorial  of  certain  officers  of  the  Provi- 
sional Army,  praying  for  an  increase  of  pay;  which  was  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  20)  to  amend  the  act  to  authorize  pay- 
ment to  be  made  for  certain  horses  purchased  for  the  Army  by  Col. 
A.  W.  McDonald,  approved  August  21,  1861,  reported  it  without 
amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  20)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow^,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  8)  to  increase  the  pay  of  privates  and  non- 
commissioned officers  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  reported 
it  with  an  amendment  by  way  of  substitute  therefor. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  that  the  bill  and  amendment  be  printed, 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 


368  JOURNAL    OF   THE  ;  t.  .'7.  is<s2. 

The  question  being  put. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -,  ^-'  a'" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Havnes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  pre-ent. 
Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Hill,  Hunter.  Maxwell.  Mitehel,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Sparrow,  Wigf all.  and  \aneey. 
Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are. 
Messrs.  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Preston,  and  Seuimes. 
So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendment  be  printed. 
A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

-W.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  adopted  a  resolution  to  extend 
the  present  session  of  Congress  to  Monday,  the  6th  day  of  <  k'tol>er  next,  at  \'l  «Yl<x.'k 
m.;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill,  I  am 
directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  on 
the  subject,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  106)  to  organize  military  courts  to  attend  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States  in  the  field,  and  to  define  the  powers  of  said  courts; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  ordered  to  be  placed 
upon  the  Calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Semmes.  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  resolution  submitted  by  Mr.  Oldham,  on  the  iMth  instant. 
in  relation  to  the  appointment  of  provost-marshals,  and  the  restriction 
of  the  jurisdiction  of  the  civil  judicial  tribunals  of  the  different  State> 
by  the  Secretary  of  War,  reported  a  joint  resolution  (S.  16)  in  relation 
to  provost-marshals;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  tini' 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Oi'<[c-red,  That  the  joint  resolution  (S.  16)  last  mentioned,  together 
with  the  resolution  submitted  by  Mr.  Oldham,  be  printed. 

Mr.  Sparrow  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  107)  to  amend  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to  organize  bands 
of  partisan  rangers;" 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affair-. 

Mr.  Mitehel,  from  the  Committee  on  Engrossment  and  Enrollment, 
reported  that  they  had  examined  and  found  truly  enrolled 

A  bill  (S.  73)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establishment 
and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America,*'  approved  February  2<>.  1  >»'>!. 

The  President  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last  reported  to  have 
been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by 
him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for 
his  approval.  • 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  19)  to  organ  i/e  the  Supreme  Court  of  the  Confed- 
erate States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

Ordered,  That  the.  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed  for 
the  present. 


Sept.  -J7.  1862.]  SENATE.  369 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

That  it  be    rinted. 


On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  for  extending  the  present  session  of  Congress  to  Mon- 
day. the  t>th  day  of  October  next,  at  12  o'clock  m.  ;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

Oi-<f<  nth  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
Monday  next. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  Presi<li'nt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  99) 
to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  divide  the  State  of  Texas  into  two  judicial  dis- 
tricts, .and  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  judges  and  officers  in  the  same." 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

.I//-.  I'rcx'clent:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  rejected  the  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  82)  to  regu- 
late the  fees  of  district  attorneys  in  certain  cases. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  ]'i\x'nln<t:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  of  the  following 
titles,  in  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  21.  An  act  tn  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer  companies  for  local 
defense;  and 

II.  R.  '2-.  An  act  to  establish  places  of  rendezvous  for  the  examination  of  persons 
enrolled  for  military  duty. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  81)  to  provide  for  tilling  vacancies  in  certain  cases. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan.  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all  after 
the  enacting  clause  and  inserting: 

That  in  all  cases  when  a  board  of  inquiry  shall  declare  that  a  field  officer,  elected 
or  promoted  by  seniority,  is  unfit  to  discharge  the  duties  of  his  office,  by  reason  of 
disability  or  incompetency,  there  shall  be  a  regular  advance  in  rank  of  all  field  offi- 
cers, inferior  in  rank  to  the  officer  thus  declared  to  be  disabled  or  incompetent,  who 
shall  have  been  decided  to  be  able  and  competent  for  their  respective  positions  so 
far  as.  to  constitute  the  senior  captain  of  a  company,  major  of  the  battalion,  squadron, 
or  regiment  to  which  the  said  disabled  or  incompetent  officer  belonged.  All  com- 
missioned officers  of  the  company  from  which  the  said  senior  captain  has  been  pro- 
moted slmll  be  regularly  advanced  in  rank,  provided  they  have  been  decided  to  be 
able  and  competent  to  discharge  the  duties  of  their  respective  positions;  and  an  elec- 
tion shall  then  lie  held  to  fill  the  vacancy  thus  occasioned  in  the  office  of  the  lowest 
commissioned  officer. 

SEC.  2.  Be  it  furllin-  t'uncteil,  That  where  a  board  of  inquiry  may  declare  that  any 
commissioned  officer  of  a  company  elected  or  promoted  by  seniority  is  disabled  or 
incompetent  to  perform  the  duties  of  his  office,  there  shall  be  a  regular  advance  in 
rank  of  all  commissioned  officers,  inferior  to  the  said  officer,  who  have  been  declared 
to  be  ai  >!e  and  competent  to  discharge  the  duties  of  their  respective  positions,  and  an 
election  shall  be  held  to  fill  the  vacancy  occasioned  in  the  office  of  the  lowest  com- 
missioned officer. 

SEC.  3.  That  the  board  of  inquiry  mentioned  in  the  previous  sections  of  this  act 
shall  make  no  examination  of  any  officer  promoted  by  seniority  or  elected,  except 
upon  application  made  by  the  colonel  of  a  regiment  for  all  officers  of  and  below  the 
grade  of  captain,  and  on  the  application  of  a  brigadier-general,  or  other  general  of 
superior  rank,  for  all  field  officers:  J'rori<I,(I,  That  no  such  application  shall  be 
entertained  unless  made  within  three  months  after  the  promotion  or  election  of  any 
officer;  and  as  to  officers  promoted  or  elected  prior  to  the  passage  of  this  act,  no 
such  examination  shall  take  place  unless  the  application  be  made  within  sixty  days 
after  the  approval  of  this  act:  J'r<>ri>?fil,  That  any  officer,  being  once  examined,  shall 
not  be  subject  to  rei-xamination  on  any  subsequent  promotion. 

-  c  J  —  VOL  2- 


370  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  27.  l-v.1. 

After  debate. 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question:  which  was  seconded,  and 

Tin1  question  being  put. 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment ' 

\ "  C\ 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative.  -^  y  \*  ' 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Davis,  Henry.  Hunter,  Johnson,  Phelan.  Semmes, 
Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay.  Ilaynes,  Hill.  Maxwell!  Orr, 
Peyton,  Preston,  Simms.  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  bill  bv  striking  out  the 
words  "  elected  or," 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all 
after  the  word  "office,"  in  the  seventh  line,  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  vi  the  next  in  rank  shall  be  promoted  to  the  vaeancx  ." 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question:  which  was  secondedt,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative.  -*  ,  l  l" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  pre-ent. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clark,  Davis.  Ilaynes,  Henry,  Hunter,  Old- 
ham,  Preston,  Semmes,  Simms,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clay,  Hill,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan, 
Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Simms,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  all 
after  the  enacting  clause  and  inserting: 

That  in  each  army,  corps,  or  division  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,  it 
shall  be  the  duty  of  the  commanding  officer  of  such  army,  corps,  or  division,  under 
such  rules  and  regulations  as  may  be  prescribed  by  the  Secretary  of  War,  to  appoint 
a  board  of  inquiry,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  hear  and  determine  all  charges  made 
»  against  any  company  or  regimental  officer,  who  from  incompetency  or  a  disregard  of 
that  necessary  discipline  in  their  respective  commands,  as  now  required  l>y  the  Army 
Regulations,  shall  show  themselves  inn  mipetent,  and  upon  conviction  thereof,  by  such 
board,  all  such  incompent  or  delinquent  officers  shall  l>e  dismissed  from  the  service, 
and  the  President,  upon  the  recommendation  of  the  field  and  brigade  office rs,  not 
incompetent  or  delinquent,  of  the  brigade  of  which  the  said  incompetent  officer  was 
a  member,  shall  appoint  to  fill  the  vacancy  such  person  as  they  may  designate,  with 
the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Haynes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 


Sept.  -11.  1862.]  SENATE.  371 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the 
following  amendment,  viz:  Strike  out  all  after  the  word  "office,"  in 
the  seventh  line,  and  insert  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "the  next  in 
rank  shall  be  promoted  to  the  vacancy." 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  Senate  refused  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  said 
amendment. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate,  and  the  amendments  made  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole  were 
concurred  in. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 

Mr.  Brown  demanded  the  question:  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

< >r<l<  i'<  <L  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  a.nd  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass  '. 

(  Yeas  9 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •)  -NJ  10 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Davis,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Maxwell,  Semiiies, 
Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Burnett,  Clark.  Clay.  Haynes,  Hill,  Oldham,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Phelan.  Preston,  Simms,  and  Wigfall. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  do  not  pass. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

That  the  vote  on  the  rejection  of  the  bill  be  reconsidered, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  bill  being  again  under  consideration, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

' >r<lered,  That  it  be  recommitted  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
A  Hairs. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  On  the  25th  instant  the  President  approved  and  signed  the  following 
act : 

S.  76.  An  act  to  change  the  time  for  the  assembling  of  Congress  for  its  next  regular 
session. 

On  the  26th  instant  the  President  approved  and  signed  the  following  arts: 

S.  94.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  establish  a  patent  office,  and  to 
provide  for  the  granting  ami  issue  of  patents  for  new  and  useful  discoveries,  inven- 
tions, improvements,  and  designs."  approved  May  21,  1861;. and 

s.  7s.  An  act  to  determine  the  annual  pay  of  the  engineer  in  chief  and  passed 
assistant  surgeons  in  the  Navy. 


372  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  27, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamsir: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two 
enrolled  bills  and  an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the 
Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  26th  instant,  approved  and  signed 
the  following  act: 

H.  R.  12.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  offer  a  reward  for 
the  apprehension  and  conviction  of  persons  engaged  in  forging  or  uttering  counterfeit 
Confederate  Treasury  notes. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  of  the  following 
titles,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  23.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  the 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  March  6,  1861;  and 

H.  R.  24.  An  act  to  repeal  the  law  authorizing  commutation  of  soldiers'  clothing, 
and  to  require  clothing  to  be  furnished  by  the  Secretary  of  War  in  kind. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}T  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  bills  of  the  following  titles: 

S.  96.  An  act  to  better  provide  for  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the 
Army  in  hospitals;  and 

H.  R.  15.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  further 
for  the  public  defense,"  approved  April  16,  1862. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  a  thousand  copies  of  the  report  of  the 
committee  appointed  to  investigate  the  complaints  made  by  the  sick 
and  wounded  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  inattention  and 
neglect  on  the  part  of  the  medical  officers,  and  of  the  bill  (S.  96)  to 
better  provide  for  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the  Army  in  hospitals,  be 
printed, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  John  W.  Lewis  have  leave  of  absence  from 
the  sessions  of  the  Senate  for  two  days. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  9.  An  act  to  increase  the  Signal  Corps; 

H.  R.  17.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  sums  ascertained  to 
be  due  for  postal  service  to  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States  by  the 
Postmaster-General;  and 

H.  R.  19.  Joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-General  to 
cause  certain  alterations  to  be  made  in  the  building  now  occupied  by 
the  Post-Office  Department. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  and 
enrolled  joint  resolution  last  reported  to  have  been  examined,  they 
were  delivered  to  'the  Secretary  of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith 
presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  11  o'clock. 


Sept.  27, 1862.]  SENATE.  373 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  Sri>t<  ////»/•.';,  1862. 
To  tiie  Senate  of  the  Confederate  Stales: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  Edward  D. 
Tracy,  of  Alabama,  to  be  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America,  instead  of  Edmund  D.  Tracy,  whose  name  was  erroneously 
given  in  a  previous  nomination. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

'V/v/r/v^/.  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  — ,  1862. 
To  the  Si'n«ti'  i if  the  <  'nit  federate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names,  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Jtlcltmond,  September  27,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Lieiitennnt-nilonel. 
William  N.  Brown,  Twentieth  Mississippi  Regiment,  Mississippi. 

Major. 
C.  C.  Blacknall,  Twenty-third  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Jii-iijiiile  ruiiii/iixxfir//,  irltJt  riinl-  of  major. 
William  II.  Ross,  Mississippi. 

(.'((plain,  Adjttiant-GcneraTt  JfrjHtrtment. 
John  W.  llinsdale,  Arkansas. 

Atxixttint  i/iKtrtentitinlers,  with  nnik  of  cnntnin. 

Joel  Shrewsbury,  Twenty-eighth  Virginia  Battalion,  Virginia. 
Frost  O.  Snow,  Arkansas. 
William  D.  Haynes,  Tennessee. 
T.  H.  Atkeison,  Tennessee. 
K.  T.  Fellows,  Louisiana. 

William  P.  Ward,  Eighth  North  Carolina  Battalion.  North  Carolina. 
A.  J.  Barry,  Mississippi. 
W.  O.  Key,  Mississippi. 
•     H.  1..  Boon.  Mississippi. 

William  Oliver,  Thirty-first  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
John  C.  Noble,  Sixth  Confederate  Regiment,  Kentucky. 

Major,  Adjutant-GeneraFs  Dcjuirtinmt. 

F.  Dumonteil,  Louisiana. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

To  His  Excellency  JKKKKKSON  I>AYIS, 

J'rexlilnit,  et<\ 


374  JOURNAL    OF    THE  ISept,  27,  1862. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  Xr/</o///«r  97,  I-^L'. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  C<>i,j',<lt'i-<ite  Mutes: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  information  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  in  response  to  your  resolution  of  the  10th  April,  requesting  "a  list  of  the  com- 
missioned officers  in  the  Regular  and  Provisional  armies."  This  reply  is  communi- 
cated to  you  as  an  executive  document,  it  being  deemed  imprudent  at  this  time  to 
make  it  public  because  of  the  information  it  would  give  to  the  enemy  if  it  should 
chance  to  reach  them. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATK    STATKS    OF    .\MKKICA,    WAR    I  >K1>A  HTM  KNT, 


His  Excellency  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  a  list  of  the  commissioned  officers  in  the  Regular 
and  Provisional  armies,  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the  Senate  adopted  on  the 
16th  of  April,  1862. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant. 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH. 

Secrcturii  <>f  Win-. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  that  500  copies  of  the  "list  of  commis- 
sioned officers  in  the  Regular  and  Provisional  armies  of  the  Confed- 
erate States,"  communicated  this  day  by  the  President,  be  printed, 

Ordered,  That  the  motion  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  that  500  copies  of  the  "list  of  officers 
of  the  Regular  Army,"  communicated  this  day  by  the  President,  be 
printed, 

Ordered*  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Printing. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  "lists  of  regiments  and  battalions  obtained  from 
the  'election  returns,'  books,  and  rolls  in  the  Adjutant  and  Inspector 
General's  Office,"  this  day  communicated  by  the  President,  lie  on  the 
table. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  27,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  hereby  withdraw  my  nomination  of  H.  M.  Lawson,  to  be  surgeon  in  the  Pro- 
visional Army,  sent  to  the  Senate  on  the  -  instant. 

JEFFERSON    DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  A  Hairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  Lafay- 
ette McLaws,  A.  P.  Hill,  Richard  H.  Anderson,  J.  E.  B.  Stuart, 
Richard  Taylor,  and  Jones  M.  Withers,  to  be  major-generals. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment 
as  major-generals,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  S.  B. 
Buckner,  to  be  major-general. 


Sept.  29.  1862.]  <KNTATE.  375 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question:  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put. 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  S.  B. 
Buckner.  to  be  major-general '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative.     v( '' 

I  Ways .     -i 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Havnes. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-lifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett.  Clay,  Davis,  Hill.  Hunter.  Johnson.  Max- 
well, Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton.  Phelau,  Preston,  Semmes.  Siimns.  Sparrow, 
and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark.  Havnes,  Henry,  and  Yancev. 

So  it  was 

Rcwlrcd*  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
S.  B.  Buckner,  to  be  major-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the 
President.  . 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes. 

That  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legislative  session. 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  of  M.  D.  Ector 
and  John  Gregg,  to  be  brigadier-generals. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  M.  D.  Ector 
and  John  Gregg,  to  be  brigadier-generals '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

R,  sofa '/,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
M.  D.  Ector  and  John  Gregg,  to  be  brigadier-generals,  agreeably  to 
the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER  29,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  William  E.  Simms  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  sessions  of  the  Senate  on  account  of  indisposition. 

( )n  motion  by  Mr.  Henry. 

< >r<i,  i',d.  That  the  Hon.  Benjamin  H.  Hill  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  sessions  of  the  Senate  on  account  of  indisposition. 

Mr.  Semmes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  17)  in  relation  to  the  proclamation  issued  by 
the  President  of  the  United  States  for  the  emancipation  of  slaves  and 
the  exciting  of  servile  war; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey.  that  the  resolution  (S.  17)  hst  mentioned, 
together  with  the  resolutions  submitted  by  him  on  the  21st  of  August, 


376  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  29. 1862. 

1862,  expressing  the  sense  of  the  Senate  in  respect  to  the  violation  of 
the  laws  and  usages  of  civilized  war  by  the  Government  of  the  United 
States,  as  modified  by  him  this  day,  be  referred  to  a  select  committee 
of  three,  with  instructions  to  report  thereon  on  Wednesday  next,  at 
12  o'clock,  and  that  they  be  the  special  order  for  the  day  and  hour 
last  mentioned. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Burnett,  to  amend  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr. 
Vancey.  by  striking  out  the  words  "a  special  committee  of  three  "and 
inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "Committee  on  the  Judiciary." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr.  Yancey, 
as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  said  resolution  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
the  Judiciary,  with  instructions  to  report  thereon  on  Wednesday  next, 
at  12  o'clock,  and  that  the}'  be  the  special  order  for  that  clay  and  hour. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  for  extending  the  present  session  of  Congress  to  Mon- 
day, the  6th  day  of  October  next,  at  12  o'clock  m. ;  and 

The  resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Dortch  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  108)  for  the  relief  of  disbursing  officers  and  other  agents 
of  the  Government  in  certain  cases; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time.' 

The  said  bill  was  read  tne  third  time. 

Resolved*  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordwed,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  and 
joint  resolution;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  25.  An  act  supplemental  t<>  an  act  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  War  to 
grant  transfers,  approved  September  23,  1862; 

H.  R.  26.  An  act  to  authorize  the  judges  of  district  courts  to  change  the  place  of 
holding  court  in  certain  cases; 

H.  R.  27.  An  act  to  authorize  certain  battalions  and  regiments  to  elect  their  field 
officers; 

H.  R.  2S.  An  act  to  grant  commutation  for  quarters  to  the  superintendent  of  the 
"Army  Intelligence  Office,"  and  his  clerks;  and 

H.  R.  20.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Lieut.  I.  N.  Brown,  and  all  under  his 
command. 

Mr.  Haynes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  joint  resolution  (S.  Is)  aiithori/ing  the  President  to  receive  into 
the  service ceitaio  regiments,  battalions,  and  eomp:mie<: 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and   referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  A  Hairs. 

Mr.  Haynes  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  lu;»)  to  provide  for  the  defense  of  the  Cumberland.  Ten- 
ne--i'e.  and  other  western  rivers; 


Sept.  29, 1862.]  SENATE.  377 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Corn- 
in  it  tee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Wigfall  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  110)  to  amend  the  several  acts  for  the  establishment  and 
organization  of  the  general  staff  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America: 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Hunter  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  Ill)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  organization 
of  the  staff  departments  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,"  approved  March  14,  1861; 

which  was  road  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

<h'<l<  !•<•<[,  That  the  special  committee  appointed  on  the  part  of  the 
Senate  to  investigate  the  management  of  the  Naval  Department  be 
extended  to  and  have  leave  to  sit  during  the  next  session  of  Congress. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  the  Sergeant-at-Arms  of  the  Senate  be  authorized  and  directed  to 
pay  to  P.  Kean,  stenographic  reporter  of  the  joint  committee  to  investigate  the  man- 
agement of  the  Naval  Department  under  its  present  head,  the  sum  of  three  hundred 
and  live  dollars  for  his  services  to  said  committee,  out  of  the  contingent  fund  of  the 

Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Oi-<l<-i'<-<I,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  memorial  of  certain  officers  in 
the  Provisional  Army,  praying  for  an  increase  of  pay. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  r  resident:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  three 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (S.  107)  to  amend  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to 
organize  bands  of  partisan  rangers,"  reported  it  with  an  amendment 
by  way  of  substitute  therefor. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  107)  last  mentioned. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment, 

To  insert  before  the  enacting  clause  the  following  preamble: 

Whereas  certain  regiments  and  battalions  have  heretofore  in  good  faith,  and  at 
heavy  expense,  been  raised  under  the  authority  and  by  the  direction  of  general  offi- 
cers of  the  Confederate  States,  in  which  regiments  and  battalions  there  are  some 
persons  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and  thirty-five  years;  and 

Whereas,  it  would  be  unjust  to  disband  organizations  formed  under  authority  thus 
given:  Now,  therefore, 

And  to  strike  out  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  insert: 

That  the  President  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  authorized  and  empowered,  whenever  in 
his  opinion  the  public  good  would  be  promoted  thereby,  to  receive  into  the  service 
regiments  or  battalions  which  have  been  raised  in  good  faith,  under  authority,  or 
by  the  direction  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  or  any  general  officer  of  the  Government, 
although  said  regiments  or  battalions  may  be  composed  in  part  of  persons  between 
the  ages  of  eighteen  and  thirty-five  years:  I'r<>i-itli'<l,  That  this  authority  shall  not 
extend  to  military  organizations  raised  after  this  tune,  except  in  those  States  and 
localities  where  the  conscript  law  may  be  suspended. 


378  JOUKNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  29. 1862. 

After  debate, 

Mr.  I  lay  nos  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative  -I  XTea 

(Nays 3 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay.  Dortoh,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter, 
Johnson.  Maxwell.  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Phelan,  Semnies,  Sparrow, 
and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Preston,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
preamble  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Sen- 
ate and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time  and  the  title  was  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act  to  author- 
ize the  President  to  accept  and  place  in  the  service  certain  regiments 
and  battalions  heretofore  raised." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Brown  presented  a  memorial  of  certain  lieutenants  in  the  Con- 
federate States  Navy,  praying  for  pay  while  held  as  prisoners  of  war 
by  the  United  States;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval 
Affairs. 

The  following  bills  were  severally  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs: 

H.  R.  21.  An  act  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer  companies 
for  local  defense; 

H.  R.  22.  An  act  to  establish  places  of  rendezvous  for  the  examina- 
tion of  persons  enrolled  for  military  duty; 

H.  R.  23.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organ- 
ization of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved 
March  6,  1861; 

H.  R.  24.  An  act  to  repeal  the  law  authorizing  commutation  for  sol- 
diers' clothing,  and  to  require  clothing  to  be  furnished  by  the  Secre- 
tary of  War  in  kind; 

H.  R.  27.  An  act  to  authorize  certain  battalions  and  regiments  to 
elect  their  field  officers;  and 

H.  R.  28.  An  act  to  grant  commutation  for  quarters  to  the  super- 
intendent of  the  "Army  Intelligence  Office  v  and  his  clerks. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  25)  supplemental  to  an  act  authorizing  the  Secre- 
tary of  War  to  grant  transfers,  approved  September  23,  1862,  was 
read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the 
Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered.  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 


Sept.  29, 1862.}  SENATE.  379 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill(H.  R.  26)  to  authorize  the  judges  of  district  courts  to  change 
the  place  of  holding  court  in  certain  cases  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  20)  of  thanks  to  Lieut.  I.  N.  Brown,  and 
all  under  his  command,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mi1.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  99.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  divide  the  State 
of  Texas  into  two  judicial  districts,  and  to  provide  for  the  appointment 
of  judges  and  officers  in  the  same;" 

H.  R.  19.  An  act  to  amend  acts  No.  223  and  No.  311  of  the  Provi- 
sional Congress,  so  as  to  authorize  an  extension  of  the  time  for  selling 
property  for  taxes  in  default;  and 

H.  R.  20.  An  act  to  amend  the  act  to  authorize  payment  to  be  made 
for  certain  horses  purchased  for  the  Army  by  Col.  A.  W.  McDonald, 
approved  August  21,  1861. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  80)  to  permit  persons  subject  to  enrollment 
to  enlist  in  the  Marine  Corps;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

' 'h-dered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  83)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the 
establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States,"  approved  February  26,  1861;  and  no  amendment 
being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills;  in 
which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  29.  An  act  to  reorganize  and  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical  Depart- 
ment of  the  Army; 

H.  R.  30.  An  act  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named; 

H.  R.  31.  An  act  for  the  relief  of  John  Hunter,  collector  of  customs  and  agent  of 
the  marine  hospital  at  the  port  of  Natchez,  Mississippi;  and 

H.  R.  32.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-Genera]  to  employ  special  agents  to 
superintend  and  secure  the  certain  and  speedy  transportation  of  the  mails  across  the 
Mississippi  River,  in  the  Confederate  States. 


380  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  29. 1862. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  27th  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  act: 

S.  96.  An  act  to  better  provide  for  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the  Army  in  hospitals. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  27th  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  acts  and  joint  resolution: 

H.  R.  9.  An  act  to  increase  the  Signal  Corps; 

H.  R.  15.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public 
defense,"  approved  16th  April,  1862. 

H.  R.  17.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  payment  of  sums  ascertained  to  be  due  for 
postal  service  to  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States  by  the  Postmaster-General;  and 

H.  R.  19.  Joint  resolution  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-General  to  cause  certain 
alterations  to  be  made  in  the  building  now  occupied  by  the  Post-Office  Department. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  97)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide 
for  the  public  defense,"  approved  6th  March,  1861. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  in  section  1, 
line  6,  after  the  word  "received,"  the  words  "and  not  already  organ- 
ized," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
second  section  thereof, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto 
the  following  independent  section: 

SEC.  2.  That brigadier-generals  and major-generals  may  be  appointed 

by  the  President,  by  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate,  who  shall  not 
be  permanently  attached  to  any  command,  but  who  may  be  assigned  to  the  command 
of  brigades  and  divisions,  whose  regular  officers  are  temporarily  separated  from 
them  by  reason  of  ill  health,  wounds,  or  other  physical  disability,  or  by  reason  of  being 
detailed  for  other  service;  such  temporary  command  to  cease  so  soon  as  the  officer 
thus  temporarily  separated  shall  again  report  himself  for  duty:  Proriilfd,  That  the 
said  generals  may  be  assigned  to  other  duty  when  not  acting  in  such  temporary 
command, 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment  ? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 

Mr.  Burnett  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  this  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  29)  to  reorganize  and  promote  the  efficiency  of  the 
Medical  Department  of  the  Army  was  read  the  first  and  second  times 


Sept.  30,  1W.>.]  SENATE.  381 

and  referred  to  the  special  committee  appointed  to  investigate  the  com- 
plaints made  by  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the  Army  in  hospitals. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  30)  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named 
was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  31)  for  the  relief  of  John  Hunter,  collector  of  cus- 
toms and  agent  of  the  marine  hospital  at  the  port  of  Natchez,  Miss., 
was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Commerce. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  32)  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-General  to  employ 
special  agents  to  superintend  and  secure  the  certain  and  speedy  trans- 
portation of  the  mails  across  the  Mississippi  River  in  the  Confederate 
States  was  read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER  30,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay  presented  the  petition  of  Capt.  Thomas  H.  Gilbert,  pray- 
ing indemnity  for  $l,'J80  seized  and  taken  from  a  private  and  unarmed 
citizen,  with  whom  it  was  deposited,  by  troops  of  Brigadier-General 
Turchin,  United  States  Army;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Claims. 

Mr.  Hunter  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  112)  to  authorize  the  V  ice-President  of  the  Confederate 
States  to  employ  a  secretary; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

S.  18.  Joint  resolution  authorizing  the  President  to  receive  into  the 
service  certain  regiments,  battalions,  and  companies; 

S.  109.  A  bill  to  provide  for  the  defense  of  the  Cumberland,  Ten- 
nessee, and  other  western  rivers;  and 

S.  111.  A  bill  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  staff  departments  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,"  approved  March  14,  1861. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
w;is  referred  the  bill  (S.  110)  to  amend  the  several  acts  for  the  estab- 
lishment and  organization  of  the  general  staff  of  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States  of  America,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  2-t)  to  repeal  the  law  authorizing  commu- 


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tation  for  soldiers'  clothing,  and  to  require  clothing  to  be  furnished 
by  the  Secretary  of  War  in  kind,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  24)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered^  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  22)  to  establish  places  of  rendezvous  for 
the  examination  of  persons  enrolled  for  military  duty,  reported  it  with 
amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendments  be  printed. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  23)  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and 
organization  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America, 
approved  March  6,  1861,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  20)  of  thanks  to  Lieut.  I.  N.  Brown, 
and  at!  under  his  command,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  ]oint  resolution  (H.  R.  20)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  proposed,  it  wras  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  26)  to  authorize  the  judges  of  district  courts 
to  change  the  place  of  holding  court  in  certain  cases,  reported  it  with- 
out amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  trie  bill  (H.  R.  26)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  a  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretaiy  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  submitted  the 
following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Rexolred,  That  the  military  law  of  the  Confederate  States  is  by  the  Constitution 
and  the  enactments  of  Congress  limited  to  the  land  and  naval  forces,  and  the  militia 
\\  lien  in  actual  service,  and  that  martial  law  is  unknown  to  the  Constitution;  and  no 
officer  of  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  has  constitutional  or  other  legal 
authority  to  declare,  or  recognize,  or  enforce  martial  law  over  any  portion  of  the 
territory  or  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  106)  to  organize  military  courts  to  attend  the 


Sept.  30, 1862.]  SENATE.  383 

Army  of  the  Confederate  States  in  the  field,  and  to  define  the  powers 
of  said  courts. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  section 
1,  line  7,  the  words  ''the  rank  and  pay  of  a  colonel  of  cavalry"  and 
inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words  "an  annual  compensation  of  twenty- 
five  hundred  dollars." 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  in  section  2, 
line  15,  after  the  word  "court,"  the  words  "'the  judge-advocate," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  in  section 
4,  line  3,  after  the  word  "and,"  where  it  last  occurs  in  said  line,  the 
word  "also," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  fourth  section  of  the  bill 
by  adding  thereto  the  following  words: 

That  when  an  officer  under  the  grade  of  brigadier-general  shall  be  put  under  arrest 
for  any  offense  cognizable  by  the  court  herein  provided  for,  notice  of  his  arrest,  and 
of  the  offense  with  which  he  shall  be  charged,  shall  be  given  to  the  court  by  the 
officer  ordering  said  arrest,  and  he  shall  be  entitled  to  as  speedy  a  trial  as  the 
business  before  «aid  court  will  allow, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  said  amendment 
was  reconsidered. 

The  amendment  being  again  under  consideration, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  proposed  amendment  by 
inserting  after  "  brigadier-general,"  in  the  second  line,  the  words  "  or 
privates." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  proposed  amendment  by 
striking  out  the  word  "court,"  in  the  ninth  line,  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  words  "judge-advocate," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Yancey,  as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  the  fol- 
lowing independent  section: 

SEC.  6.  That  during  the  recess  of  the  Senate  the  President  may  appoint  the  mem- 
bers of  the  court  and  the  judges-advocate  provided  for  in  the  previous  sections, 
subject  to  the  confirmation  of  the  Senate  at  its  session  next  ensuing  said  appointment, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  the  passing 
of  the  bill  (S.  107)  to  authorize  the  President  to  accept  and  place  in 
the  service  certain  regiments  and  battalions  heretofore  raised, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 


384  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Sept.  30, 1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  the  vote  on  ordering  said  bill  to  its 
engrossment  and  third  reading  was  also  reconsidered. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  .Johnson,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  independent  section: 

SEC.  2.  That  the  President  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  authorized  and  empowered, 
whenever  in  his  opinion  it  would  promote  the  public  good,  to  receive  into  service 
regiments  or  battalions  which  have  been  heretofore  organized  of  conscripts  by  a 
general  officer,  in  any  of  the  States  lying  west  of  the  Mississippi  River, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Johnson,  by  adding  thereto  "except  the  State  of  Texa>." 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  John- 
son, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordci't <t.  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Re&ol d-d ,  That  it  pas>,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  dooi*s  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  V.\.,  September  SO,  1869. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representative*: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  submitting  estimates  of  the  Quartermaster-General. 

I  recommend  that  an  appropriation  be  made  of  the  amount  for  the  purposes 
specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  >e>sion. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  H.  X.  Harrison.  hi<  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  Septemlier  SO,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  nominate  the  officers  upon  the  accompanying  li~t  l»  the  rank  affixed  t<>  their 
names,  respectively,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  uf  th»-  Navy. 

JEFFERsI)N   DAVIS." 


Sept.  30, 1862.]  SENATE.  385 

CONFEDERATE  STATES.   NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  29,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  The  nominations  herewith  submitted  having  been  previously  confirmed  by 
the  Provisional  Congress,  are  made  in  accordance  with  the  following  resolution 
adopted  by  the  Senate  on  the  23d  instant : 

"Resolved,  That  the  Senate,  in  response  to  the  Executive  message  transmitted  on 
the  12th  instant,  do  advise  the  President  that  it  is  intended  by  the  first  clause  of  the 
sixth  article  of  the  Constitution  that  the  officers  of  the  Regular  or  Provisional  Army, 
or  of  the  Xavy,  appointed  during  the  existence  of  the  Provisional  Government,  and 
confirmed  by  the  Congress,  should  be  renominated  and  confirmed  by  the  Senate,  or 
other  persons  to  succeed  them  should  be  nominated  and  confirmed." 

With  the  exception  of  the  commander  for  the  war,  two  lieutenants  for  the  war, 
the  assistant  paymaster,  and  two  of  the  assistant  surgeons,  who  are  nominated  to  rank 
according  to  date  of  appointment,  all  these  officers  came  from  the  Navy  of  the  United 
States,  and  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Act  No.  146  of  the  Provisional  Con- 
gress, approved  May  20,  1861,  they  are  nominated  according  to  their  relative  rank 
and  precedence  in  that  service. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Nar;/. 
Captains. 

Lawrence  Rousseau,  of  Louisiana;  French  Forrest,  of  Virginia;  Josiah  Tattnall,  of 
Georgia;  Victor  M.  Randolph,  of  Alabama;  George  N.  Hollins,  of  Maryland;  Dun- 
can N.  Ingraham,  of  South  Carolina;  Samuel  Barron,  of  Virginia;  William  F.  Lynch, 
of  Virginia;  Isaac  S.  Sterrett,  of  Maryland. 

Captains  for  the  war. 

Sidney  Smith  Lee,  of  Virginia;  William  C.  Whittle,  of  Virginia. 

Commanders. 

Robert  D.  Thorburn,  of  Virginia;  Robert  G.  Robb,  of  Virginia;  William  W.  Hnn- 
ter,  of  Louisiana;  Murray  Mason,  of  Virginia;  Eben.  Farrand,  of  Florida;  Charles  H. 
McBlair,  of  Maryland;  Archibald  B.  Fairfax,  of  Virginia;  William  McBlair,  of  Mary- 
land; Richard  L.  Page,  of  Virginia;  Frederick  Chatard,  of  Maryland;  Arthur  Sin- 
clair, of  Virginia;  Charles  H.  Kennedy,  of  North  Carolina;  Thomas  W.  Brent,  of 
Florida;  John  K.  Mitchell,  of  Florida;  M.  F.  Maury,  of  Virginia;  John  R.  Tucker, 
of  Virginia;  Thomas  J.  Page,  of  Virginia;  George  Minor,  of  Virginia;  Robert  F. 
Pinkney,  of  Maryland;  Thomas  R.  Rootes,  of  Virginia;  Henry  J.  Hartstene,  of  South 
Carolina;  James  L.  Henderson,  of  Virginia;  William  T.  Muse,  of  North  Carolina; 
Thomas  T.  Hunter,  of  Virginia. 

Commander  for  the  war. 
James  D.  Bulloch,  of  Georgia. 

First  lieutenants. 

Charles  F.  M.  Spotswood,  of  Virginia;  William  L.  Maury,  of  Virginia;  Francis  B. 
Renshaw,  of  Florida;  George  T.  Sinclair,  of  Virginia;  Carter  B.  Poindexter,  of 
Virginia;  Henry  11.  Lewis,  of  Virginia;  George  W.  Harrison,  of  Virginia;  James  D. 
Johnston,  of  Kentucky;  John  N.  Marfitt,  of  Georgia;  Washington  Gwathmey,  of 
Virginia;  William  A.  Wayne,  of  Georgia;  Peter  V.  Murphy,  of  North  Carolina; 
John  J.  Guthrie,  of  North  Carolina;  Joseph  N.  Barney,  of  Maryland;  John  Rut- 
ledge,  of  South  Carolina;  Catesby  ap  R.  Jones,  of  Virginia;  Van  Rensellear  Morgan, 
i>f  Virginia;  Edward  L.  Winder,  of  Maryland;  John  H.  Parker,  of  Virginia;  Joel  S. 
Kennard,  of  Alabama;  John  Wilkinson,  of  Virginia;  Charles  M.  Morris,  of  South 
Carolina;  Charles  M.  Fauntleroy,  of  Missouri;  John  S.  Maury,  of  North  Carolina; 
Charles  W.  Hays,  of  Alabama;  Henry  K.  Stevens,  of  Florida";  William  A.  Wrebb, 
of  Virginia;  Charles  C.  Simms,  of  Virginia;  Julian  Myers,  of  Georgia;  Alexander  F. 
Warley,  of  South  Carolina;  John  W.  Bennett,  of  Maryland;  Jonathan  H.  Carter,  of 
North  Carolina;  Augustus  McLaughlin,  of  Maryland;  William  H.  Parker,  of  Virginia; 
J.  Pembroke  Jones,  of  Virginia;  William  H.  Murdaugh,  of  Virginia;  John  Kell,  of 
Georgia;  Alexander  M.  De  Bree,  of  Virginia;  James  H.  Rochelle,  of  Virginia; 
Robert  D.  Minor,  of  Missouri;  Nicholas  H.  Van  Zandt,  of  District  of  Columbia; 

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386  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  30. 1862. 

David  P.  McCorkle,  of  District  of  Columbia;  William  Sharp,  of  Virginia;  James  I. 
Waddell,  of  North  Carolina;  Joseph  Fry,  of  Florida;  George  H.  Bier,  of  Maryland; 
Charles  P.  McGary,  of  North  Carolina;  Hunter  Davidson,  of  Virginia;  Dulaney  A. 
Forrest,  of  Virginia;  John  R.  Hamilton,  of  South  Carolina;  Robert  R.  Carter,  of 
Virginia;  Oscar  F.  Johnston,  of  Tennessee;  John  Taylor  Wood,  of  Louisiana;  John. 
R.  Eggleston,  of  Mississippi;  Robert  T.  Chapman,  of  Alabama;  William  P.  A.  Camp- 
bell, of  Tennessee;  William  T.  Glassell,  of  Alabama;  Joseph  D.  Blake,  of  North 
Carolina;  Benjamin  P.  Loyall,  of  Virginia;  William  H.  Ward,  of  Virginia;  John  W. 
Dunnington,  of  Kentucky;  Francis  E.  Shepperd,  of  North  Carolina;  Thomas  P. 
Pelot,  of  South  Carolina;  William  G.  Dozier,  of  South  Carolina;  William  L.  Brad- 
ford, of  Alabama;  ^Eneas  Armstrong,  of  Georgia;  Philip  Porcher,  of  South  Carolina; 
Hamilton  H.  Dalton,  of  Mississippi;  William  E.  Evans,  of  South  Carolina;  Georgr 
S.  Shryock,  of  Kentucky;  Joseph  W.  Alexander,  of  North  Carolina;  Charles  J. 
Graves,  of  Georgia;  Thomas  B.  Mills,  of  Alabama;  William  C.  Whittle,  jr.,  of 
Virginia;  William  A.  Kerr,  of  North  Carolina;  John  Grimball,  of  South  Carolina; 
Wilburn  B.  Hall,  of  Georgia;  Walter  R.  Butt,  of  Virginia. 

Second  lieutenants. 

Samuel  W.  Averett,  of  Virginia;  Henry  B.  Claiborne,  of  Louisiana;  George  A. 
Borchert,  of  Georgia;  Arthur  D.  Wharton,  of  Tennessee;  Thomas  L.  Dornin,  of 
Virginia;  Thomas  L.  Harrison,  of  Virginia;  James  L.  Hoole,  of  Alabama;  Francis 
L.  Hoge.  of  Virginia;  Edmund  G.  Read,  of  Virginia;  Charles  W.  Read,  of  Mississippi; 
Sardine  G.  Stone,  of  Alabama;  John  H.  Ingraham,  of  South  Carolina;  William 
Van  Comstock,  of  Louisiana;  Richard  F.  Armstrong,  of  Georgia;  Albert  G.  Hud- 
gins,  of  Virginia;  Charles  K.  King,  of  Virginia;  James  E.  Fiske,  of  North  Carolina; 
John  H.  Comstock,  of  Arkansas;  Joseph  D.  Wilson,  of  Florida. 

Lieutenants  for  the  war. 

Alphonse  Barbot,  of  Louisiana;  Joshua  Humphreys,  of  Virginia. 

Surgeons. 

James  Cornick,  of  Virginia:  William  F.  Patton,  of  Virginia;  William  A.  W.  Spots- 
wood,  of  Florida;  Lewis  W.  Minor,  of  Virginia;  William  F.  McClenahan,  of  Virginia; 
Daniel  S.  Green,  of  Virginia;  John  T.  Mason,  of  Virginia;  William  B.  Sinclair,  of 
Virginia;  Richard  W.  JeSery,  of  Virginia;  James  F.  Harrison,  of  Virginia;  J.  W.  B. 
Greenhow,  of  Georgia;  Dimyiddie  B.  Phillips,  of  Virginia;  John  Ward,  of  Virginia; 
William  F.  Carrington,  of  Virginia;  Charles  H.  Williamson,  of  Virginia:  Arthur  M. 
Lynch,  of  South  Carolina;  Charles  F.  Fahs,  of  Virginia;  William  E.  Wysham,  of 
Maryland;  Daniel  B.  Conrad,  of  Virginia;  Francis  L.  Gait,  of  Georgia;  H.  W.  M. 
Washington,  of  Virginia. 

Assistant  surgeons. 

Charles  E.  Lining,  of  South  Carolina;  Marcellus  P.  Christian,  of  Virginia;  Robert 
J.  Freeman,  of  Virginia;  Bennett  W.  Green,  of  Virginia;  James  W.  Herty,  of 
Georgia;  Joseph  D.  Grafton,  of  Arkansas;  James  E.  Lindsay,  of  North  Carolina; 
Charles  M.  Morfit,  of  Maryland;  T.  Bartow  Ford,  of  Georgia;  Robert  R.  Gibbes,  of 
South  Carolina. 

Paymasters. 

John  De  Bree,  of  Virginia;  Thomas  R.  Ware,  of  Virginia;  James  A.  Sempl<>,  of 
Virginia;  John  Johnston,  of  North  Carolina;  William  W.  J.  Kelly,  of  Florida: 
James  K.  Harwood,  of  Maryland;  George  H.  Ritchie,  of  Virginia;  Henry  Myers,  of 
Georgia;  Felix  Senac,  of  Florida;  John  W.  Nixon,  of  Louisiana;  George  W.  Clarke, 
of  Arkansas. 

Assistant  paymasters. 

James  O.  Moore,  of  North  Carolina;  Richard  Taylor,  of  Virginia;  James  E.  Armour, 
of  Alabama;  Richard  L.  Mackall,  of  Maryland. 

Engineers. 

Michael  Quinn,  of  Virginia;  James  H.  Warner,  of  Virginia;  Thomas  A.  Jackson, 
of  Virginia:  Virginius  Freeman,  of  Virginia;  Edward  W.  Manning,  of  Virginia; 
Henry  A.  Ramwiy,  of  District  of  Columbia;  J.  Charles  Schroeder,  of  Virginia. 


Sept.  30.  1862.]  SENATE.  387 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  September  29,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  27,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

QUARTERMASTER'S  DEPARTMENT. 
Assistant  quartermaster-general,  urilh  rank  of  lieutenant-colonel. 

Eugene  E.  McLean,  to  take  rank  February  15,  1862,  the  date  of  Col.  A.  C.  Myers' 
promotion,  Maryland. 

if  agon. 

J.  F.  Minter,  to  take  rank  June  17,  1862,  Virginia. 

L.  W.  O'Bannon,  to  take  rank  August  5,  1862,  South  Carolina. 

COMMISSARY   DEPARTMENT. 

Captain. 
William  F.  Howell  (from  date  of  confirmation),  Louisiana. 

MEDICAL   DEPARTMENT. 

Surgeons. 

A.  J.  Foard,  to  take  rank  November  7, 1861,  the  date  of  Doctor  Moore's  promotion 
to  be  Surgeon-General,  Georgia. 

Richard  Potts,  to  take  rank  March  8,  1862,  the  date  of  Surg.  E.  P.  Langworthy's 
death,  Missouri. 

Francis  Sorrel,  Georgia. 

ADJUTANT-GENERAL' s  DEPARTMENT. 

Captains. 
Edward  A.  Palfrey,  Louisiana;  Jasper  S.  Whiting,  Louisiana. 

CORPS  OF   ENGINEERS. 

Colonel. 
Jeremy  F.  Gilmer,  from  date  of  confirmation,  North  Carolina, 

CORPS   OF   ARTILLERY. 

Superintendent  of  armories. 
W.  S.  Downer,  to  take  rank  June  4,  1862,  Virginia. 

Military  storekeeper  of  ordnance — captain. 
W.  N.  Smith,  to  take  rank  June  14,  1862,  District  of  Columbia. 

Mlit'irii  .<t<>rf ket'jin-— first  lieutenant. 
W.  H.  McMain,  to  take  rank  June  30,  1862,  Louisiana. 


388  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  30, 1862. 

CORPS   OF    CAVALRY. 

First  lieutenant. 
John  S.  Marmaduke,  Missouri. 

Second  lieutenants. 
* 

Manning  M.  Kimmel,  Missouri;  Charles  S.  Bowman,  Florida;  J.  B.  Washington, 
Virginia. 

CORPS   OF    INFANTRY. 

Colonel. 
Daniel  Ruggles,  Virginia. 

Captain*. 

Charles  H.  Tyler,  Virginia;  Robert  R.  Garland,  Missouri. 

Second  lieutenants. 

W.  G.  Robinson,  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  North  Carolina;  W.  H.  Browne, 
Military  Academy,  West  Point,  Virginia;  Frank  Huger,  Military  Academy,  West 
Point,  South  Carolina;  George  S.  Lovejoy,  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  North 
Carolina;  Ed.  B.  D.  Riley,  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  Indian  Territory;  James 
Dealing,  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  Virginia;  Harold  Borland,  Military  Academy, 
West  Point,  Arkansas;  John  A.  West,  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  Georgia; 
George  A.  Thornton,  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  Virginia;  Stephen  A.  Moreno, 
Military  Academy,  West  Point,  Florida;  Olin  F.  Rice,  Military  Academy,  \\Yst 
Point,  Kentucky;  Horace  D.  T  \vyman.  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  Virginia; 
John  W.  Lea,  Military  Academy,*  West  Point,  Mississippi;  E.  McE.  Ross,  Military 
Academy,  West  Point,  Tennessee;  Ed.  Powell,  South  Carolina;  James  M.  Keeble, 
Tennessee;  W.  H.  Porter,  South  Carolina;  T.  O.  Chestney,  District  of  Columbia; 
J.  T.  M.  Barnes,  District  of  Columbia^!.  Baltzell,  Texas;  R.  W.  Atkinson,  Georgia; 
H.  D.  Garden,  Texas;  R.  C.  Griffith^Mississippi;  \V.  (_'.  Worthington,  Mississippi; 
John  Birney,  Alabama;  William  A.  Deas,  Virginia;  W.  W.  Bickell,  Alabama; 
Joseph  D.  Mayers,  Mississippi;  W.  S.  Archer,  Virginia;  H.  K.  Washburn,  Georgia; 
Arthur  Clayton,  Mississippi;  C.  I.  Walker,  South  Carolina;  Charles  M.  Hooper, 
Alabama;  James  G.  Cowan,  Alabama;  John  W.  Cooper,  Alabama;  Thomas  Bush, 
Alabama;  John  A.  Keith,  South  Carolina;  Philip  B.  Spence,  Tennessee;  W.  R.  Bul- 
lock, Kentucky;  H.  M.  Rut  ledge,  South  Carolina;  Charles  A.  Forsyth,  District  of 
Columbia;  William  Tyler,  Virginia;  T.  W.  Blount,  Texas;  George  D.  Wise,  Virginia; 
Thomas  T.  Grayson,  Mississippi;  R.  M.  Booker,  Virginia;  Isaac  Hyams,  Louisiana; 
A.  R.  H.  Ranson,  Maryland;  William  F.  Withers,  Mississippi;  C.  B.  Campbell; 
Robert  A.  Talley,  Virginia;  L.  Wankowicz,  Louisiana;  T.  S.  Mclntosh,  Georgia; 
William  K.  Bradford,  Maryland;  Jesse  Sparks,  Texas;  J.  N.  Lipscomb;  Thomas 
Maclin,  Texas;  S.  P.  Kerr,  Virginia;  William  K.  Tabb,  Virginia;  E.  M.  Dabney,  Vir- 
ginia; D.  C.  Haywood,  North  Carolina;  W.  E.  Hill,  Virginia;  John  H.  Dickens, 
Texas;  E.'B.  Goode,  Virginia;  George  H.  Smith,  Tennessee;  E.  G.  Mob ler,  Virginia; 
M.  M.  Lindsey,  Mississippi;  B.  F.  Bishop,  Virginia;  J.  H.  Worley,  South  Carolina; 
G.  A.  Henry,  "jr.,  Tennessee;  Alfred  P.  Lucas,  Georgia;  Charles  H.  Brown;  Charles 
M.  Lumpkin,  Georgia;  William  V.  Taylor,  Virginia;  John  Lee,  Virginia;  J.  Hagood; 
Henry  S.  Foote,  jr.,  Tennessee;  R.  A.  Chambers,  Georgia;  W.  H.  Harris.  Mississippi; 
T.  K.  Fauntleroy,  Virginia;  John  S.  Lanier,  Mississippi;  John  D.  Payne:  James  M. 
Mason,  jr.,  Virginia;  P.  L.  Burwell,  Virginia;  C.  L.  Jackson,  Mississippi;  R.  M. 
Hooe,  Virginia;  H.  S.  Duval;  W.  D.  Lyon,  Alabama:  W.  W.  Revely;  CharN-  B. 
Morgan,  Virginia;  L.  L.  Butler,  Louisiana;  W.  G.  Turpin,  Virginia;  L  M.  Kutler, 
Florida;  George  M.  Emack,  Maryland;  S.  F.  Adams:  W.  E.  Cutshaw,  Virginia; 
Henry  Bryan,  Virginia;  E.  E.  Portlock,  jr.,  North  Carolina;  Thomas  J.  Clay,  Ken- 
tucky; John  J.  Clarke;  James  Bowles,  Kentucky;  W.  G.  Bonner,  Louisiana;  C.  W. 
McDonald,  Virginia;  James  M.  Garnett,  Rol>ert  (Jrant:  I>.  C'allihan,  Ixmisiana;  John 
S.  Rudd;  J.  B.  Russell,  South  Carolina;  Thomas  P.  Turner,  Frank  F.  Jones;  W.  A. 
Harris,  Virginia, 

CORPS   OF    ARTILLERY. 

Second  lieutenant. 
William  E.  Gibson,  to  take  rank  August  24,  1862,  Virginia. 


Sept.  30,  ls.;-j.]  SENATE.  389 

Hi  nli  limit. 


H.  B.  Lyou,  Kentucky. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  \V.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  ]\'ur. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  <(<-. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ord<  /•<•</,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  27th  instant)  the  nominations  of  C.  C.  Blacknall 
to  be  major;  William  H.  Ross  to  be  brigade  commissary,  with  the  rank 
of  major;  John  \V.  Hinsdale  to  be  captain;  Joel  Shrewsbury,  Frost  O. 
Snowi  William  D.  Haynes,  T.  H.  Atkeison,  E.  T.  Fellows,  William  P. 
Ward,  A.  J.  Barry,  W.  O.  Key,  H.  L.  Boon,  William  Oliver,  John  C. 
Noble  to  be  assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain,  and 
F.  Dumouteil  to  be  major,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all 
of  said  nominations  be  continued. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  26th  instant)  the  nominations  of  A.  H.  McLaws, 
Hugh  M.  King,  J.  F.  Simmons,  John  C.  Page,  R.  T.  Taylor,  Charles 
K.  Mallorv.  T.  Lanson  Barrand,  W.  T.  Sutherlin.  Barna  McKinne, 
B.  F.  Jones,  H.  C.  Deshields,  Charles  Russell,  William  Carrere,  John 
B.  Prados.  O.  P.  Chaffie,  William  McMinn,  G.  W.  Triplett,  W.  F. 
Hawes,  N.  M.  Tannor,  Charles  S.  Carrington,  William  H.  Gibbons, 
X.  \V.  Crisler,  Sam.  Hardin  Hairston,  George  Johnston,  James  C. 
Bryan,  S.  P.  Mitchell,  William  G.  King,  H.  H.  Selden,  George  A. 
Turner,  E.  Carrington  Cabell,  M.  B.  McMicken,  John  H.  Crump, 
John  R.  Throckmorton,  J.  J.  Busby,  Joseph  A.  Engelhard,  William 
M.  Payne.  William  F.  Haines,  John  E.  Davis,  John  G.  Pierce,  James 
D.  Maney.  Henry  W.  Williams,  Thomas  M.  Le  Baron,  Robert  B. 
Hurt,  Einile  La  Sere,  Randolph  H.  Dyer,  John  Ambler,  N.  E.  Scales, 
B.  S.  Thompson,  J.  W.  Patton,  J.  A.  Landry,  E.  C.  Simkins,  P.  S. 
Kinnard,  H.  M.  Bell,  L.  S.  Scruggs,  William  McLaughlin,  C.  L. 
Goodwin,  E.  A.  Banks,  R.  L.  McWhorter,  Elliott  M.  Braxton,  E.  F. 
Paxton,  W.  H.  Haj-nes,  Josephus  Guthrie,  Livingston  Mims,  John  B. 
Cary,  Rice  W.  Payne,  Thomas  Higham,  James  N.  Edmondston,  D.  W. 
Hinkle,  A.  Gordon,  to  be  brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of 
major;  George  Walker,  N.  A.  Birge,  John  C.  Ransom,  B.  P.  Roy, 
T.  O.  Byrd.  Thomas  P.  Johnson,  O.  T.  Gibbes,  Robert  Payne,  James 
M.  Danbv,  J.  W.  Dennett,  Robert  T.  Crouch,  John  A.  P.  Binghain, 
J.  J.  Bailey,  John  S.  Rowzie,  Thomas  Hayden,  W.  H.  Grier,  C.  E. 
Thames,  John  M.  Witherspoon,  Edward  Brown,  S.  F.  McQueen, 
T.  J.  Noble,  Clarence  Morlit,  R.  O.  Boggess,  R.  C.  McKinney,  Charles 
M.  Williams,  S.  H.  Nieman,  Richard  W.  Gaillard,  Charles  Waite, 
Robert  W.  Reid,  Alexander  Harwood,  Herman  Kenneworth,  Henry 
St.  Paul,  J.  W.  Hudson,  James  W.  Spratley,  John  W.  Clarke,  Thomas 
M.  Harris,  R.  P.  McConmck,  L.  S.  Boiling,  WT.  B.  Lucas,  Robert 
Martin,  Nicholas  M.  Long,  jr.,  Benjamin  E.  Crane,  R.  B.  Kyle,  L.  E. 
Nee,  Wiley  F.  Thomas.  W.  A.  Welch,  Eugene  Carrington,  Benjamin 


390  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  30, 1862. 

Morgan,  H.  A.  Haralson,  William  Goldsmith,  W.  W.  Pierce,  Morris  R. 
Chew,  R.  H.  Turner,  Joseph  S.  M.  Davidson,  Thomas  R.  Dashiell,  John 
Decker,  Theodore  H.  Kimball,  Thomas  H.  Johnston,  William  Prescott, 
Tiglman  S.  Threadgill,  Allen  S.  Turner,  W.  G.  Beauland,  W.  E.  Gibbs, 
W.  A.  Courtenay.  John  Hughes,  William  F.  Shield,  G.  W.  Crane, 
James  C.  Davis,  J.  A.  Montgomery,  Morris  K.  Simons,  Wilson  C.  N. 
Carr,  E.  Johnson,  R.  B.  Marye,  William  T.  Meade,  W.  F.  A  vent, 
Francis  B.  Deane,  R.  W.  Hogau,  George  W.  Evans,  William  U. 
Edwards,  James  A.  Hill,  James  L.  Moore,  J.  W.  Johnson.  Andrew 
McDonald,  William  Colby,  E.  M.  Stackpole,  A.  C.  Smith.  Samuel 
Prince,  Julian  Field,  David  Rhine,  Asa  U.  Wright,  William  T.  Sco- 
vell,  George  A.  Hill,  William  Fowler,  James  L.  McCluer,  Richard 
M.  Graves,  John  M.  Allen,  James  Bruce,  F.  P.  Turner,  W.  Warren 
Johnson,  William  J.  Neary,  V.  G.  de  1'lsle,  Thomas  Tabb,  Samuel  D. 
Varner,  Lemuel  H.  Dawson,  H.  S.  Routh,  Gustavus  Elgin,  John  Kirk 
land,  jr.,  W.  W.  Coke,  John  T.  Smith,  J.  E.  Adger,.  George  L. 
Thomas,  Thomas  McGuire,  W.  J.  Hughes,  John  B.  Neal,  John  Bar- 
ham,  Thomas  P.  Brown,  N.  B.  Brown,  B.  F.  Powell,  John  J.  Jones, 
James  R.  Boswell,  -William  T.  Hickle,  Albert  M.  Rhett,  Edward  W. 
Adams,  W.Val.  Sevier,  Charles  W.  Henderson,  S.  W.  Davitte,  J.  M. 
Perry,  Albert  Danner,  E.  D.  Ricketts,  J.  E.  McElrath,  James  W. 
Latham,  D.  C.  Turrentine,  George  B.  Buchanan,  George  A.  Proctor, 
M.  J.  Bearden,  S.  V.  Gay,  R.  P.  Gantt,  James  W.  Wilson,  G.  W.  Shell, 
James  J.  Thomas,  jr.,  Archibald  M.  Wood,  W.  J.  Stokes,  Andrew  J. 
Miller,  J.  T.  Brown,  John  W.  Brown,  S.  G.  R.  Mount,  J.  H.  Baker. 
Lewis  C.  Hanes,  Robert  Lapsley,  Archibald  B.  Seals,  Richard  H. 
Leonard,  J.  Milton  Moore,  H.  C.  Slemp,  A.  Converse,  J.  L.  Agurs, 
William  R.  Beasley,  John  N.  McDowell,  J.  D.  Randall,  A.  D.  Cazaux. 
Frederick  Cox,  Edmund  J.  Camp,  Hammond  Dugan,  William  L.  John- 
son, William  T.  Eddings,  Thomas  P.  Wallace,  J.  L.  Walthall,  J.  P. 
Billups,  J.  M.  Tate,  Edgar  L.  Guerard,  John  M.  Martin,  R.  C.  Clark. 
John  A.  Palmer,  George  J.  Arnow,  L.  N.  Trammell,  John  W.  Hin- 
son,  Henry  G.  Davis,  J.  M.  Haley,  John  P.  Warren,  Thomas  B.  Holt, 
E.  J.  Mclvor,  Robert  L.  Francisco,  J.  W.  McLure,  Aaron  P.  Brown. 
James  E.  Crosland,  R.  H.  McCoy,  J.  M.  McCorkle,  J.  M.  Poteat,  W.  C. 
Butler,  J.  W.  McCurry,  A.  Monheimer,  James  S.  Hart,  Thomas  Kier, 
Charles  A.  Redd,  E.  P.  Williams,  David  Meade,  Thomas  R.  Hines.  sr., 
J.  F.  Arnold,  F.  M.  Wood,  James  A.  Marsh,  R.  C.  McKinney.  J.  M. 
Springs,  A.  F.  Strawn,  William  Blanchard  Flowers,  Henry  C.  Rockwell, 
S.  F.  Wall,  Alexander  E.  Etheredge,  Alexander  C.  Morton,  Thomas 

A.  Burke,  William  M.  Timberlake,  J.  W.  Crocker,  Thomas  Clark, 
John  A.  Fitzpatrick,  E.  C.  Milner,  R.  P.  Smith,  E.  H.  Janney,  Luns- 
ford  P.  Cooper,  Robert  A.  Harris,  Francis  Rawl,  James  N.  Moreno, 
Samuel  C.  Muldon,  A.  P.  Corlejr,  J.  W.  Mathews,  James  J.  Goodrum. 
Robert  H.  Kingman,  A.  O.  Houston,  John  White,  James  McMurray, 
Thad.  C.  Leake,  John  N.  Crockett,  J.  G.  B.  Grimes,  J.  N.  Gilmer, 
Andrew  W.  Williams,  J.  J.  Kaigler,  William  Fellers,  M.  H.  Lowry. 
J.  B.  Whited,  Carey  J.  Hall,  Charles  W.  Matthews,  Daniel  A.  Conner. 

B.  F.  Davis,  Robert  W.  Graham,  J.  F.  Mason,  J.  Dickson  Wilder,  Edwan  1 
Niles,  Samuel  O'Neill,  Benjamin  F.  Smith,  James  C.  Hightower,  F.  S. 
White,  J.  T.  Bernard,  T.  C.  Parks,  George  B.  Holmes,  Thomas  Shu- 
mate, Richard  Orme,  John  S.  Dancy,  A.  B.  Fannin,  H.  R.  Shacklett, 
William  G.  McNeely,  J.  W.  Young,  Robert  P.  Howell,  Charles  P. 
Rogers,  Robert  H.  Footman.  Crawford  H.  Jones,  W.  H.  Bounds,  J.  H. 


Sept.  30, 1862.]  SENATE.  391 

Hamilton,  George  B.  Baker,  W.  T.  Estes,  F.  Gregory,  William  S. 
Sharpe,  William  L.  J.  Reid,  Richard  B.  Winder,  E.  T.  Albertson, 
B.  F.  Ficklin,  John  Bonsai,  Thomas  J.  Martin,  Augustus  F.  Hender- 
son, William  S.  P.  Mayo,  Silas  Owens,  W.  C.  Marrow,  T.  W.  Wood- 
ward, B.  L.  Mclnnis,  John  C.  Allen,  H.  G.  Trader,  Samuel  Du  Bose, 
Hugh  B.  Walker,  Thomas  R.  Jones,  Robert  S.  Bell,  Josephus  Dotson, 
S.  Simons.  A.  M.  Truit,  Alexander  S.  Jones,  H.  D.  McDaniel,  William 
McMasters,  William  W.  Old,  William  Hollowraan,  to  be  assistant  quar- 
termasters, with  the  rank  of  captain;  Thomas  W.  Francis,  John  W. 
Brodmix,  Thomas  Laneghan,  Joseph  D.  Cross,  T.  J.  Elford,  A.  L. 
Dearing,  Richard  M.  Robertson,  William  H.  Price,  William  W.  Her- 
bert. Charles  Howard,  W.  F.  C.  Gregoiy,  Isaac  M.  Patridge,  Julian  J. 
Mason,  Lewis  Ginter,  Samuel  Hale,  jr.,  Alexander  H.  Mason,  T.  C. 
Elder,  E.  B.  Hill,  George  Robertson,  Reid  Sanders,  S.  M.  Moorman, 
Fred.  R.  Scott,  Julian  A.  Mitchell,  E.  M.  Todd,  Francis  W.  Reid, 
James  W.  Green,  John  S.  Mellon,  John  R,  King,  D.  F.  Boyd,  H.  M. 
Miller,  H.  L.  Biscoe,  William  W.  Harvie,  Henry  W.  Tracy,  A.  G. 
Anderson,  Alexander  Evans,  Joseph  W.  Bocage,  Alexander  B.  Garland, 
B.  S.  Crump,  Richard  Bell,  Thomas  J.  Foster,  George  T.  Howard, 
B.  L.  Wolff,  John  B.  Cobb,  Thomas  Walton,  J.  Righton  Robertson, 
H.  S.  Hughes,  Lee  M.  Gardner,  T.  B.  Reed,  R.  C.  Lanford,  W.  E. 
Moore,  William  J.  Baker,  R.  C.  Badger,  Charles  F.  Hanckel,  John 
W.  Mitchell,  Thomas  Beggs,  Morris  K.  Simons,  Robert  M.  Tevis, 
W.  J.  Johnson,  James  M.  Quinlan,  J.  H.  Butt,  J.  G.  Newsman,  R.  C. 
Wintersmith,  Joseph  P.  Carr,  Henry  S.  Bowen,  J.  F.  Cummings, 
B.  H.  Blanton,  to  be  brigade  commissaries  with  the  rank  of  major; 
Martin  F.  de  Gruyter,  Thomas  J.  Hughes,  Timothy  H.  Kellogg, 
Madison  Edwards.  George  L.  Gillespie,  Samuel  M.  Willard,  Ander- 
son S.  Fry,  M.  J.  Culpepper,  J.  T.  Doswell,  Jefferson  J.  Mallard, 
James  T.  Bacon,  John  D.  Brandon,  Julius  H.  Halsey,  R.  H.  Alex- 
ander, John  J.  Wheadon,  James  W.  Moore,  Medicus  F.  Arnold, 
Jacob  E.  Moose,  Charles  J.  Gee,  J.  C.  Francis,  Miller  G.  Lumpkin, 
John  Francis,  M.  G.  Alexander,  John  Eager  Howard,  Thomas  J.  Flint, 
S.  S.  Rivas,  A.  M.  Allen,  James  W.  Shields,  Henry  Timanus,  R.  A. 
Williams,  Alexander  L.  Smith,  P.  McCalebb,  Isham  H.  Earle,  William 
H.  Ogbourne,  W.  H.  Dameron,  J.  P.  Broadwell,  Francis  P.  Gilles- 
pie, Middleton  Conlv,  Tazewell  Thompson,  T.  C.  Moore,  William  H. 
Briggs,  W.  Hutson  Wigg,  W.  L.  Norman,  Thomas  H.  Baker,  W.  L. 
Ligon,  John  W.  Thomas,  W.  J.  Neville,  John  M.  Biggs,  J.  W.  Callaway, 
A.  T.  Preston,  D.  G.  Pepper,  J.  A.  Storey,  Marcus  L.  Wilson,  G.  O. 
Janney,  S.  B.  Me  Williams,  J.  R.  Wilson,  Robert  L.  Priest,  A.  J. 
Dunn,  Benson  J.  Osborn,  Orville  Yerger,  Arthur  Parker,  Rufus  Ruth, 
A.  Myers,  C.  J.  McLaurin,  Thomas  E.  Sherwood,  George  Newcome, 
,Iames  P.  Ford,  Samuel  McComb,  Robert  H.  Sommerville,  John  Light- 
foot,  Daniel  W.  Langdon,  Wade  A.  Herren,  Jesse  Norton,  John  W. 
Walker,  James  R.  Fraser,  Isaiah  B.  Smaw,  John  H.  Kennedy,  Lucien 
D.  Starke,  Robert  C.  Topp,  John  W.  Davis.  R.  V.  Boykin,  James  W. 
Butler,  John  H.  Love,  J.  M.  Boyles,  R.  M.  Brown,  Thomas  C.  Fearn, 
T.  H.  McAllister,  Lee  Carpenter,  Richard  C.  Harding,  Adam  R.  Nesbit, 
Edward  S.  Parker,  W.  H.  Kenner,  W.  K.  Flowers,  T.  L.  Russell, 
John  E.  Womble,  Isaac  L.  Pride,  W.  F.  Robbins,  W.  J.  Armstrong, 
Joseph  P.  Phillips,  Thomas  N.  Hays,  H.  H.  Sams,  S.  S.  Kingsbery, 
R.  W.  Reid,  Henry  N.  Hill,  E.  P.'  George,  John  W.  Smythe,  C.  H. 
Parmelee,  William  B.  Davison,  Silas  M.  Colding,  Abraui  Cox,  S.  L. 


392  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Sept.  30, 1862. 

Love,  John  F.  Croft,  William  B.  Cox.  Edward  II.  Dalmey.  V.  M. 
Byrnes,  J.  K.  Hope,  W.  C.  Connell.  Kit-hard  C.  Badger,  Richard 
M.  Doss,  J.  A.  Moss,  J.  H.  Flournoy.  R.  8.  C.  Herren.  E.  L. 
Holcombe,  Wintield  S.  J.  Lampkin.  P.  A.  Wellford.  William  B. 
Williams,  C.  M.  Godbold,  W.  R.  Holcombe.  Fred.  L.  Smith,  John  W. 
Montgomery.  .lames  Hazlett.  William  A.  Teasley.  William  II.  Cain. 
George  Coke,  R.  M.  May.  J.  E.  Mercer,  Peter  Freer.  R.  N.  Lowiance, 
B.  J.  Martin,  Wesley  Mellard,  John  W.  Durr,  G.  Holmes,  J.T.  Me  Full. 
John  Vineent  Martin,  George  F.  Webb,  David  W.  Ketchum,  George 

D.  Old,  \V.  E.  Ligon,  Jno.  V.  L.  Rodgers,  John  G.  Clark.  James  Fitz- 
James.  Washington  F.  Stark.  L.  R.  Shrvock.  Joseph  R.   Simmons. 
Horatio  G.  Townseud.  A.  St.  C.  Tennille,  S.  T.  Stuart.  Benjamin  F. 
Jones,  Albert Siler,  John  W.  Simmons,  William  E.  Anderson,  Claiborne 
Parish,  B.  C.  Adams,  James  M.  Martin.  John  A.  Bowie,  Charles  A. 
Lathrop,  G.  C.  Ball.  Milton  D.  Norton,  Larkin  H.  Kerlee,  William  E. 
Rutherford,  Benjamin  W.  Justice,  E.  G.  McClure,  G.  D.  Bustamente, 
Henry  R.  Marks,  James  H.  Waters.  E.  N.  Peterson,  William  D.  Miller, 
William  A.  Eliason,  M.  N.  Shive,  J.  E.  Ferguson,  H.  D.  Brigham. 
Parker  E.  Brown,  P.  L.  Darling,  Archibald  N.  McLarty.  James  R. 
Bates,  Charles  R.  Railev,  Henrv  W.  Conner,  Leroy  M.  Wilson.  S.  A. 
Tarrant,  D.  W.  Dodd/G.   B.  Mills,  Tignal  H.  Brame,  H.  T.  Baya, 
Richard  Orme,  M.  B.  Swauson,  S.  A.  W.  Righton,  J.  Whittield  Smith. 
Joseph  P.  Mason, Thomas  Mahool,  J.  E.  Harper,  Z.  W.  Woodruff,  J.  O. 
Moore,  R.  E.  Mountcastle,  T.  P.  Eskridge,  G.  M.  MeConnieo,  Robert 
B.  Trezevant,  Robert  Lilly,  Charles  Semple,  H.  W.  Newman,  D.  D. 
Barr,  Thomas  J.  Wotford,  John  A.  Harris,  Len.  H.  Norwood,  Thomas 
Thompson,  to  be  assistant  commissaries  with  the  rank  of  captain. 
reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report,  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

R&pktod)  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  James 
G.  Martin,  Thomas  L.  Clingman,  Samuel  Garland,  jr..  Wade  Hamp- 
ton, D.  W.  Adams,  Louis  Hebert,  A.  R.  Wright,  James  L.  Kemper, 
James  J.  Archer,  George  B.  Anderson,  B.  H.  Robertson,  St.  John  R. 
Liddell,  N.  B.  Forrest,  W.  D.  Pender,  M.  Jenkins.  Martin  E.  Green. 
Fitzhugh  Lee,  Harry  T.  Hays,  Johnson  Hagood,  A.  G.  Jenkins.  W. 

E.  Starke,  William  Barksdale,  Edward  D.  Tracy,  E.  A.  Perry.  J.  C. 
Brown,  A.  H.  Colquitt,  Junius  Daniel,  to  be  brigadier-general-. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Rt-xi'li'fit.  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment 
a--  brigadier-generals,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Joseph 
Finegan  to  be  brigadier-general. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Ordered^  That  said  nomination  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  resumed  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  J.  C.  Moore 
to  be  brigadier-general. 


Oct.  1. 1862.]  SENATE.  393 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

n,'<l,  r,<l*  That  said  nomination  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER  1,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Oi'tU-rt'tL  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  in  relation  to  the 
employment  of  persons  holding  commissions  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States  as  clerks  in  the  various  departments  of  the  Govern- 
ment. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (S.  st>)  to  establish  the  court  for  the  investigation  of 
claims  against  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States,  reported  it 
without  amendment. 

<h*<1t:i-rtl,  That  it  be  placed  upon  the  calendar  and  printed. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  joint  resolution  (8.  IT)  in  relation  to  the  proclamation 
issued  by  the  President  of  the  United  States  for  the  emancipation  of 
slaves  and  the  exciting  of  servile  war,  together  with  the  resolution 
submitted  b'y  Mr.  Yancey,  expressing  the  sense  of  the  Senate  in  respect 
to  the  violation  of  the  laws  and  usages  of  civilized  war  by  the  Govern- 
ment of  the  United  States,  reported  a  bill  (S.  113)  to  repress  the  atroc- 
ities of  the  enemy;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 
considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semnies, 

<>r<L  /•«-//,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed  to, 
and  made  the  special  order  for,  to-morrow  at  1  o'clock,  and  that  it  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  a  resolution  and  Mr.  Hill  a  bill  as  the  views 
of  the  minority  of  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  on  the  subject; 
which,  together  with  a  resolution  proposed  to  be  submitted  by  Mr. 
Clark,  were  severally  read  and  ordered  to  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

Onlti'xL  That  the  Hon.  Henry  C.  Burnett  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  Senate  during  the  remainder  of  the  present  session. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  21)  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer 
companies  for  local  defense,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

<>/'<7<;/W,  That  it  be  printed. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  30)  to  establish  certain  post 
routes  therein  named,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  the  following  joint  resolutions,  viz: 

H.  R.  16.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to 
Lieut.  Commanding  C.  W.  Read,  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his 
command; 

H.  R.  IT.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to 
Lieut.  Commanding  A.  F.  Warley,  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his 
command;  and 


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H.   R.   18.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to 
Beverly  Kennon,  commander  of  steam  gunboat  Governor  Moore,  and 
the  officers  and  men  under  his  command- 
reported  them  severally  without  amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  exam- 
ined and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  18.  An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  concerning  the  pay 
and  allowances  due  to  deceased  soldiers,  approved  February  fifteen, 
eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  and  to  provide  for  the  prompt  settle- 
merit  of  claims  for  arrearages  of  pay,  allowances,  and  bounty  due  to 
deceased  officers  and  soldiers; 

H.  R.  24.  An  act  to  repeal  the  law  authorizing  commutation  for 
soldiers'  clothing,  and  to  require  clothing  to  be  furnished  by  the  Sec- 
retary of  War  in  kind; 

H.  R.  25.  An  act  supplemental  to  an  act  authorizing  the  Secretary 
of  War  to  grant  transfers,  approved  September  23, 1862;  and 

H.  R.  20.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Lieut.  I.  N.  Brown,  and  all 
under  his  command. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  18)  supplementary  to  an  act  concerning  the  pay  and 
allowances  due  to  deceased  soldiers,  approved  February  15,  1862,  and  to  provide 
for  the  prompt  settlement  of  claims  for  arrearages  of  pay,  allowances,  and  bounty 
due  to  deceased  officers  and  soldiers. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  33)  to  authorize  tlu> 
establishment  of  camps  of  instruction  and  the  appointment  of  officers  to  command 
the  same;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry  enrolled  bills 
and  an  enrolled  joint  resolution,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the 
signature  of  their  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  joint  resolution  (S.  16)  relative  to  provost-marshals. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary, 

To  amend  the  resolution  by  adding  thereto  the  following  independent 
section: 

SEC.  3.  That  the  military  law  of  the  Confederate  States  is,  by  the  Constitution  and 
the  enactments  of  Congress,  limited  to  the  land  and  naval  forces  and  the  militia  when 
in  actual  service,  and  that  martial  law  is  unknown  to  the  Constitution;  and  no  offitvr 
of  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  has  constitutional  or  other  legal  author- 
ity to  declare,  or  recognize,  or  enforce  martial  law  over  any  portion  of  the  territory 
or  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

To  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Semmes,  by  inserting, 
after  the  word  "service,"  in  the  sixth  line,  the  words  "and  to  such 


Oct.  1,1862.]  SENATE.  395 

other  persons  as  are  within  the  lines  of  any  army,  army  corps,  division, 
or  brigade  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States," 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  that  the  resolution  and  amendment  lie  on 
the  table, 

I  Yeas  9 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  ^  '     „ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burnett,  Clay,  Davis,  Henry,  Hunter,  Maxwell,  Phelan, 
Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Haynes,  Hill,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Preston,  and  Semmes. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  On- 
to the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Mr.  Haynes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

|  Yeas  19 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  •<  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan, 
Sparrow.  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Oldham,  Preston,  and  Semmes. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Semmes,  by  striking  out  the  words  "and  that  martial  law  is 
unknown  to  the  Constitution," 

Mr.  Haynes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  fjeaS~  K 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Sparrow,  Wigfall, 
and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Haynes,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Preston,  and  Semmes. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Semmes.  HS  amended, 

Mr.  Semmes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 


396  JOUBNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  1,1862. 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment  as  amended? 


It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,     jj' 


On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Burnett,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Ha}rnes,  Henry,  Hill, 
Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton, 
Fhelan,  Preston,  Senimes,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

Mr.  Wigfall  voted  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham  to  amend  the  resolution  by  inserting, 
in  section  1,  line  8,  after  the  word  "confederacy,"  the  words 

or  to  require  such  citizens  to  carry  military  passes  as  authority  to  travel  within  the 
limits  of  the  Confederate  States,  except  when  crossing  the  lines  of  an  army  actually 
in  the  field, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  that  the  resolution  and  amendment  lie  on 
the  table, 

I  Yeas  11 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -J  -^      "  -.  ~ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Davis,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Max- 
well, Phelan,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Haynes,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton, 
Preston,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  resolution  and  amendment  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

Mr.  Maxwell,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}7  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  13.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing  for  the 
appointment  of  adjutants  of  regiments  and  legions,  of  the  grade  of  sub- 
altern, in  addition  to  the  subalterns  attached  to  companies,"  approved 
August  31,  1861;  and 

H.  R.  14.  An  act  to  empower  certain  persons  to  administer  oaths  in 
certain  cases. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  1,  1862. 
To  Hie  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  several  communications  from  the  Secre- 
tary of  War,  submitting  estimates  for  the  month  of  January,  1863. 
I  recommend  appropriation  of  the  sums  for  the  purposes  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Oct.  1. 1862.]  SENATE.  397 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered  *  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  1,  !&;.'. 
T»  ///»•  Sfntitf  and  Hmist  <>f  Representative*: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War  in  reference  to  a  loan  by  the  Branch  Bank  of  Tennessee  to  General  Hindman. 

I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  he  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

Resolred  k>j  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States,  That  the  President  be,  and  he  is 
hereby,  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  whether  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  has  been 
suspended  in  any  places  or  towns  in  any  of  the  States  of  the  Confederacy;  and,  if  so, 
in  what  places,  towns,  and  States,  and  under  what  proclamation,  and  in  what  places 
or  towns  said  suspension  now  exists. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  Prevalent:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making 
appropriation  for  the  defense  of  western  and  southern  rivers;  in  which  they  ask  the 
concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  64)  to  increase  the  provisions  for 
detecting  counterfeit  notes,  with  an  amendment;  in  which  they  request  the  concur- 
rence of  the  Senate. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  105)  to  appropriate  money  for  the 
purchase,  arming,  and  equipping  vessels  abroad. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  making  appro- 
priation for  the  defense  of  western  and  southern  rivers;  which  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole; 
and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass?. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -j  ^eaS 

The  vote  being  taken  by  yeas  and  nays  as  required  by  the  ninth 
clause  of  the  ninth  section  of  the  first  article  of  the  Constitution, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker.  Clark.  Clay.  Davis,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Lewis.  Maxwell,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan, 
Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

In  the  negative  none. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  pass;  two-thirds  of  the  Senators  present 
agreeing  thereto. 


398  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  2. 1*52. 

<h'<l<red,  That  the  Set- rotary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  64)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detect- 
ing counterfeit  notes;  and 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session." 

THURSDAY,  OCTOBER  2,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate 
(S.  62)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act  entitled 
"An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862,  with  amendments;  in  which  I  am 
directed  to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  80)  to  permit  persons  subject  to 
enrollment  to  enlist  in  the  Marine  Corps,  with  amendments;  in  which  I  am  directed 
to  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  proposed  by  the 
House  of  Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  80)  last  mentioned;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  proposed  by  the 
House  of  Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  exempt  certain  persons 
from  military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States,"  approved  21st  April,  1862;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  disagree  to  the  amendments  proposed  by 
the  House  of  Representatives,  and  ask  a  conference  on  the  disagreeing 
votes  of  the  two  Houses. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  Senate 
be  appointed  by  the  President  pro  tempore;  and 

Mr.  Sparrow,  Mr.  Orr,  and  Mr.  Hill  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

,Vr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  34)  to  enable 
the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  to  provide  the  means  of  military  transporta- 
tion by  the  construction  of  a  railroad  between  Blue  Mountain,  in  the  State  of  Ala- 
bama, and  Rome,  in  the  State  of  Georgia;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of 
the  Senate. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  34)  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives for  concurrence  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 


«  The  Journal  of  this  executive  session  has  not  been  found. 


OH.-J.1«62.]  SENATE.  399 

considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  xravs 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

The  yeas  and  naj*s  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Johnson,  Maxwell, 
Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Hill,  Lewis,  Oldham,  and  Orr. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  33)  to  authorize  the  establishment  of  camps  of  instruc- 
tion and  the  appointment  of  officers  to  command  the  same  was  read 
the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military 
Affairs. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  32)  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-General  to 
employ  special  agents  to  superintend  and  secure  the  certain  and  speedy 
transportation  of  the  mails  across  the  Mississippi  River  in  the  Confed- 
erate States;  and  having  been  amended  on  the  motion  of  Mr.  Johnson, 
it  \\;is  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered*  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  113)  to  repress  the  atrocities  of  the  enemy;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tivos.  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

J/r.  President:  The  House  of  Representative?  insist  on  their  amendments,  disagreed 
to  by  the  Senate,  to  the  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  62)  to  exempt  certain  persons  from 
military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from 
enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,"  approved  21st  April, 
1862,  agree  to  the  conference  asked  by  the  Senate  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the 
two  Houses,  and  have  appointed  as  managers  on  their  part  at  said  conference  Mr. 
Pugh  of  Alabama,  Mr.  Perkins  of  Louisiana,  and  Mr.  Garnett  of  Virginia. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  haying  signed  two 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 


400  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct. 2, 1862. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

M^r.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  30th  of  September, 
approved  and  signed  the  following  act : 

S.  99.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  divide  the  State  of  Texas  into 
two  judicial  districts,  and  to  provide  for  the  appointment  of  judges  and  officers  in  the 
same." 

Mr.  Phelan,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  80.  An  act  to  permit  enlistments  in  the  Navy  and  Marine  Corps ;  and 

H.  R.  34.  An  act  to  enable  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States 
to  provide  the  means  of  military  transportation  by  the  construction  of 
a  railroad  between  Blue  Mountain,  in  the  State  of  Alabama,  and 
Rome,  in  the  State  of  Georgia. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary. 
and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  his  approval. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  memorial  of  certain  lieutenants  in  the  Confederate  States 
Navy,  praying  for  pay  while  held  as  prisoners  of  war  by  the  United 
States,  reported  a  bill  (S.  114)  for  the  relief  of  certain  officers  of  the 
Navy  and  of  the  Marine  Corps;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  ordered  to  be  placed  upon  the  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Claims  be  discharged  from  the 
further  consideration  of  the  petition  of  Thomas  II.  Gilbert,  praying 
indemnit}T  for  $1,980  seized  and  taken  from  a  private  and  unarmed 
citizen  with  whom  it  was  .deposited,  by  troops  of  Brigadier-General 
Turehin,  United  States  Army. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  ( 'on- 
federate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  September  30,  Itw.'. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  relative 
to  the  war  tax  of  the  State  of  Louisiana. 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  2,  l<» 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  information  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  submitting  the  report  of  the  Adjutant-General  of  the  proceedings  of  courts- 
martial  in  cases  of  drunkenness. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

<>  i-d<  red,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Allan-. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary:' 

RICHMOND,  Y.\.,  October  2,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Postmaster-General,  submitting 
estimates,  to  which  I  invite  vour  attention. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Oct. -J.  186'J.]  SENATE.  401 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  I>.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representative*: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Postmaster-General,  to  which  I 
respectfully  call  your  attention. 

The  seventh  clause  of  the  eighth  section  of  the  Constitution  directs  that  after  the 
1st  of  March,  1863,  the  expenses  of  the  postal  service  shall  be  paid  out  of  its  reve- 
nues. 

The  interruption  of  commerce  and  communication  resulting  from  the  war  and  the 
occupation  of  a  portion  of  our  territory  by  the  enemy,  have  necessarily  curtailed  to 
a  considerable  extent  the  revenues  of  the  Department  and  rendered  it  impossible, 
while  the  war  continues  and  these  causes  exist,  to  make  its  revenues  cover  its 
expenses  without  such  a  reduction  of  the  service  as  would  seriously  affect  the  interests 
of  the  people  of  the  Confederate  States. 

If,  in  your  opinion,  the  clause  of  the  Constitution  above  referred  to  merely  directs 
that  Congress  shall  pass  such  laws  as  may  be  best  calculated  to  make  the  postal 
service  self-sustaining,  and  does  not  prohibit  the  appropriation  of  money  to  meet 
deficiencies,  the  question  is  one  of  easy  solution.  But  if,  on  the  contrary,  you  should 
consider  that  the  constitutional  provision  is  a  positive  and  unqualified  prohibition 
against  any  appropriation  from  the  Treasury  to  aid  the  operations  of  the  Post-Office 
Department,  it  is  for  you  to  determine  whether  the  difficulty  can  be  overcome  by  a 
further  increase  of  the  rates  of  postage  or  by  other  constitutional  means. 

Doubtful  as  to  the  true  intent  of  the  Constitution,  I  submit  the  question  to  the  Con- 
press  and  ask  for  it  the  deliberation  which  its  importance  may  claim. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered*  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Semrnes,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  amendment  proposed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  the  bill 
(S.  (U)  to  increase  the  provisions  for  detecting  counterfeit  notes, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes. 

(>r<lei\  <L  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  J,  /,w.'. 
To  tin'  Si'nate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  communicate  for  your  information  a  communieat ion  from  the  Secretary 
of  War,  submitting  a  report  of  the  Commissary-General,  to  which  I  invite  your 
attention. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

<  >,-<1ered.  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall. 

Ordered,  That  there  be  a  call  of  the  Senate. 

The  roll  having  been  called, 

It  appeared  that  the  following-named  Senators  were  absent  without 
leave: 

A.  G.  Brown,  Landon  C.  Haynes,  (riistavus  A.  Henry,  R.  M.  T. 
Hunter,  R.  L.  Y.  Peyton,  AVilliam  Ballard  Preston,  and  William  E. 
Simms. 


JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

<>r<  A  /•"/.  That  the  Sergeant-at-Arnis  l>e  directed  to  request  the 
attendance  of  absent  members. 

The  doors  having  been  closed. 

Mr.  Sinmis  was  excused  for  nonattendance. 

Other  absentees  then  appearing-  in  the  Chamber. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Maxwell, 

n,'<ltred,  That  all  further  proceedings  under  the  call  be  dispensed 
with. 

The  doors  having  been  opened. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  113)  to  repress  the  atrocities  of  the  enemy. 

After  debate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUT1VK    SESSION. 

Mr.  Baker,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  30th  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  Lawrence  Rousseau. 
French  Forrest,  Josiah  Tattnall,  Victor  M.  Randolph,  George  N. 
Hollins,  Duncan  N.  Ingraham,  Samuel  Barron,  William  F.  Lynch,  and 
Isaac  8.  Sterrett  to  be  captains;  of  Sidney  Smith  Lee  and  William  C. 
Whittle  to  be  captains  for  the  war;  of  Robert  D.  Thorburn.  Robert  ( i. 
Robb,  William  W.  Hunter.  Murray  Mason.  Eben.  Farrand.  Charles 
H.  McBlair,  Archibald  B.  Fairfax.  William  McBlair,  Richard  L.  1' 
Frederick  Chatard,  Arthur  Sinclair,  Charles  H.  Kennedy,  Thomas  W . 
Brent,  John  K.  Mitchell,  M.  F.  Maury,  John  R.  Tucker.  Thomas  .1. 
Page,  George  Minor,  Robert  F.  Pinkney.  Thomas  R.  Rootes,  Henry 
J.  Hartstene,  James  L.  Henderson,  William  T.  Muse,  and  Thomas  T. 
Hunter  to  be  commanders;  of  Charles  F.  M.  Spotewood,  William  L. 
Maury.  Francis  B.  Renshaw,  George  T.  Sinclair.  Carter  B.  Poindexter, 
Henry  H.  Lewis,  George  W.  Harrison.  James  D.  Johnston,  John  N. 
Maffitt.  Washington  Gwathmey,  William  A.  Wayne.  Peter  U.  Murphy. 
John  J.  Guthrie,  Joseph  X.  Barney,  John  Rutledge,Catesby  ap  R.  -I  < 
Van  R^nsellear  Morgan,  Edward  L.  Winder.  John  H.  Parker.  Joel  S. 
Kennard,  John  Wilkinson,  Charles  M.  Morris,  Charles  M.  Fauntleroy. 
John  S.  Maury,  Charles  W.  Hays,  Henry  K.  Stevens.  William  A. 
Webb,  Charles  C.  Simms,  Julian  Myers,  Alexander  F.  Warier.  John 
W.  Bennett,  Jonathan  H.  Carter,  Augustus  McLaughlin,  William 
H.  Parker,  J.  Pembroke  Jones.  William  H.  Murdaugh.  John  Kell, 
Alexander  M.  De  Bree.  James  H.  Rochelle.  Robert  D.  Minor.  Nicholas 
H.  Van  Zandt,  David  P.  McCorkle,  William  Sharp,  James  J.  Waddell. 
Joseph  Fry,  George  H.  Bier,  Charles  P.  McGary,  Hunter  David<»n. 
Dulaney  A.  Forrest,  John  R.  Hamilton.  Robert  R.  Carter,  Oscar  F. 
Johnston,  John  Taylor  Wood,  John  R.  Eggleston,  Robert  T.  Chap- 
man, William  P.  A.  Campbell,  William  T.  Glassell.  Joseph  P. 
Blake.  Benjamin  P.  Loyall.  William  H.  Ward.  John  W.  Dunning- 
ton,  Francis  E.  Shepperd,  Thomas  P.  Pelot.  William  G.  Do/ier. 
William  L.  Bradford,  JCneas  Armstrong,  Philip  Porcher.  Hamilton 
H.  Dalton.  William  E.  Evans,  George  S.  Shryock.  Joseph  W.  Alex- 
ander. Charl-'-  -I.  *  i  raves.  Thomas  I>.  Mills.  William  C'.  Whittle,  jr., 
William  A.  Kerr?  John  Grimb:ill.  Wilburn  B.  Hall,  and  Walter  R. 


Oct.  2, 1862.]  SENATE.  403 

Butt  to  be  first  lieutenants;  of  Samuel  W.  Averett.  Henry  B.  Clai- 
borne,  George  A.  Borchert,  HilaiT  Cenas,  Arthur  D.  Wharton,  Thomas 
L.  Dornin,  Thomas  L.  Harrison,  James  L.  Hoole,  Francis  L.  Hoge, 
Edmund  G.  Read,  Charles  W.  Read.  Sardine  G.  Stone,  John  H.  Ingra- 
ham,  William  Van  Comstock,  Richard  F.  Armstrong,  Albert  G. 
Hudgins.  Charles  K.  King,  James  E.  Fiske,  John  H.  Comstock,  and 
Joseph  D.  Wilson  to  be  second  lieutenants;  of  Alphonse  Barbot,  and 
Joshua  Humphreys  to  be  lieutenants  for  the  war;  James  Cornick, 
William  F.  Patton,  William  A.  W.  Spotswood,  Lewis  W.  Minor, 
William  F.  McClenahan,  Daniel  S.  Green,  John  T.  Mason,  William  B. 
Sinclair,  Richard  W.  Jeffery,  James  F.  Harrison,  J.  W.  B.  Greenhow, 
Dinwiddie  B.  Phillips,  John  Ward,  William  F.  Carrington,  Charles  H. 
Williamson,  Arthur  M.  Lynch,  Charles  F.  Fahs,  William  E.  Wysham, 
Daniel  B.  Conrad,  Francis  L.  Gait,  and  H.  W.  M.  Washington  to  be 
surgeons;  of  Charles  E.  Lining,  Marcellus  P.  Christian,  Robert  J. 
Freeman,  Bennett  W.  Green,  James  W.  Herty,  Joseph  D.  Grafton, 
James  E.  Lindsay,  Charles  M.  Morfit,  T.  Bartow  Ford,  and  Robert  R. 
Gibbes  to  be  assistant  surgeons;  of  John  De  Bree,  Thomas  R.  xWare, 
James  A.  Semple,  John  Johnston,  William  W.  J.  Kelty,  James  K. 
Harwood,  George  H.  Ritchie,  Henry  Myers,  Felix  Senac,  John  W. 
Nixon,  and  G.eorge  W.  Clarke  to  be  paymasters;  of  James  O.  Moore, 
Richard  Taylor,  James  E.  Armour,  and  Richard  L.  Mackall  to  be 
assistant  pay  masters;  of  Michael  Quinn,  James  H.  Warner,  Thomas  A. 
Jackson,  Virginius  Freeman,  Edward  W.  Manning,  Henry  A.  Ramsay, 
and  J.  Charles  Schroeder  to  be  engineers,  reported,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Baker,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  30th  ultimo)  the  nomination  of  James  D.  Bulloch,  to 
be  commander  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that 
said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

Resolved,  That  the  further  consideration  of  said  nomination  be 
postponed  till  to-morrow. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  1,  1862. 
To  the  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  person  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OP  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  September  30,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nomination  for  appointment 
in  the  Xavy: 

Assistant  paymaster  for  the  war. 

Frederick  Lawrence,  of  Arkansas,  vice  William  N.  Smith,  declined. 
I  am,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 
Secretary  of  the  Navy. 


404  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  3,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Hill,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  2Hth  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  George  A.  Gallagher 
to  be  judge  of  the  district  courts  for  the  districts  of  Cha-lah-ki  and 
Tush-ca-hom-ma;  Joseph  J.  Taaffe  to  be  attorney  for  the  district  of 
Cha-lah-ki;  John  T.  Blackwell  to  be  attorney  for  the  district  of  Tush- 
ca-hom-ma;  J.  A.  Scales  to  be  marshal  for  the  district  of  Cha-lah-ki; 
James  S.  Dollerhide  to  be  marshal  for  the  district  of  Tush-ca-honi-ma, 
reported  the  same. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

Ordered,  That  said  nominations  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  OCTOBER  3,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to  : 

Whereas  it  is  notorious  that  many  and  most  flagrant  acts,  violative  of  the  usages 
of  war,  of  the  rights  of  humanity,  and  even  of  common  decency,  have  been  and  still 
are  being  perpetrated  by  the  forces  of  the  United  States  upon  the  persons  and  prop- 
erty of  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States;  and 

Whereas  such  outrages  can  not  be  fully  known  and  believed  whilst  resting  only  in 
the  oral  statements  of  citizens  in  different  and  remote  States,  and  in  the  hasty  para- 
graphs of  newspapers  published  in  distant  and  remote  localities: 

Now,  therefore,  that  the  evidences  of  the  said  outrages  may  be  collected  and  pre- 
served in  a  permanent  and  credible  form,  and  the  truth  of  history  thus  vindicated, 
and  the  perpetrators  delivered  to  the  just  indignation  of  the  present  and  future  gen- 
erations, 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  thirteen  Senators,  or  one  from  each  State,  l>e  ap- 
pointed, whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  take,  or  cause  to  be  taken,  in  such  manner  and 
form  as  they  shall  prescribe,  the  testimony  in  relation  to  such  outrages;  and  after 
making  report  at  such  time  as  they  shall  deem  proper,  the  report  and  the  testimony 
shall  be  deposited  in  the  Department  of  Justice;  and  that  the  objects  of  this  resolution 
may  be  attained  the  committee  shall  have  power  to  send  for  persons  and  papers. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  under  said  resolution  be  appointed  by 
the  President  pro  tern  pore;  and 

.Mr.  Clay,  Mr.  Preston,  Mr.  Dortch,  Mr.  Orr,  Mr.  Henry,  Mr.  Hill, 
Mr.  Burnett,  Mr.  Phelan,  Mr.  Semuies.  Mr.  Maxwell,  Mr.  Mitchel, 
Mr.  Clark,  and  Mr.  Oldham  were  appointed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  William  T.  Dortch  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  Senate  during  the  remainder  of  the  present  session. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

That  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  consideration  of  the  joint  resolution 
(S.  16)  relative  to  provost-marshals, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 


Mr.  /Y.WM//.-  The  President  of  tin-  ('<>ntV<l«-rat«-  States,  on  the  --  instant,  ap- 
proved and  signed  the  following  act-: 

11.  II.  I'll.  An  act  to  amend  tbe  act  \«  aiithori/e  payment  to  !><•  made  for  certain 
horses  purchased  for  the  Army  by  Colonel  A.  W.  McDonald,  approved  August  21, 
1861;  and 


Oct.  3. 1862.]  SENATE.  405 

H.  R.  19.  An  act  to  amend  acts  No.  223  and  No.  311  of  the  Provisional  Congress, 
so  as  to  authorize  an  extension  of  the  time  for  selling  property  for  taxes  in  default. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  33)  to  authorize  the  establishment  of  camps 
of  instruction  and  the  appointment  of  officers  to  command  the  same, 
reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  33)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  message  of  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  transmitting  the  report  of  the  Adjutant-General  of 
the  proceedings  of  courts-martial  in  cases  of  drunkenness. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
recommitted  the  bill  (S.  81)  to  provide  for  filling  vacancies  in  certain 
cases,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

On' motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendments  be  printed  in  confidence  for 
the  use  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  in 
relation  to  the  true  meaning  of  the  seventh  clause  of  the  eighth  section 
of  the  first  article  of  the  Constitution,  submitted  a  report  (No.  5) 
thereon;  which  was  ordered  to  be  laid  on  the  table  and  printed. 

On  motion  \>y  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  so  much  of  said  message  as  does  not  relate  to  the 
constitutional  question  involved  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

Mr.  Clark,  from  the  Committee  on  Printing,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  motion  submitted  by  Mr.  Orr,  on  the  27th  of  August,  to  print 
1,000  copies  of  the  report  of  the  committee  appointed  to  investigate 
the  complaints  made  hy  the  sick  and  wounded  in  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  inattention  and  neglect  on  the  part  of  the  medi 
cal  officers,  and  of  the  bill  (S.  96)  to  better  provide  for  the  sick  and 
wounded  of  the  Army  in  hospitals,  reported  adversely  thereon;  and 
;     The  report  was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  select  committee  appointed  to  investigate 
the  complaints  made  by  the  sick  and  wounded  in  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  inattention  and  neglect  on  the  part  of  the  medi- 
cal officers,  to  whom  was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  29)  to  reorganize  and 
promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical  Department  of  the  Army,  reported 
it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  29)  last  mentioned. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  that  it  be  laid  on  the  table  and  printed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  in  line 


406  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  3.  mvj. 

4.  section  1,  after  the  word  "the."  where  it  first  occurs  in  said  line. 
the  word  "Provisional/* 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  that  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill 
be  postponed  until  to-morrow, 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  motion  to  postpone  was  rejected. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Mr.  Clay  demanded  the  question,  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  last-mentioned  vote  be  recon- 
sidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  amendment  being  again  under  consideration, 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate,  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed,  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  the  title  was  amended  to  read  "An  act 
to  reorganize  and  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical  Department  of 
the  Provisional  Army." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S. 
97)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved 
6th  March,  1861,  with  amendments;  in  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  .amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  97)  last  mentioned;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  of  the  following 
titles,  viz: 

H.  R.  35.  An  act  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  clothing  and  shoes  for  the  Army; 

H.  R.  36.  An  act  supplemental  to  an  act  to  provide  further  for  the  public  defense, 
approved  16th  April,  1862; 

H.  R.  37.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  the  organization  of  the  staff  department  of 
the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  Marrh  14,  1861;  and 

H.  R.  38.  An  act  amendatory  of  an  act  providing  for  the  granting  of  bounties  and 
furloughs  to  privates  and  noncommissioned  officers  in  the  Provisional  Army,  approved 
December  11,  1862  [1861]; 

In  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 


Oct.  3, 1862.]  SENATE.  407 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  2d  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  act: 
S.  80.  An  act  to  permit  enlistments  in  the  Xavy  and  Marine  Corps. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  57)  to  punish  and  repress  the  importation  of  notes 
purporting  to  be  notes  of  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Cla3T,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
nineteenth,  twentieth,  and  twenty-first  lines  of  the  first  section,  the 
words  "and  upon  conviction  thereof  before  a  general  court-martial, 
to  be  ordered  and  organized  as  in  other  cases,  shall  suffer  death,"  and 
inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 

and  shall  suffer  death,  upon  conviction  thereof  before  any  military  court,  organized 
according  to  a  law  of  Congress,  or  before  a  military  commission  to  consist  of  five 
commissioned  officers  and  a  judge-advocate,  to  be  ordered  by  officers  authorized  to 
order  general  courts-martial.  The  finding  of  said  court  or  commission  shall  be  by  a 
majority  of  votes,  and  the  said  court  or  commission  shal  1  keep  a  record  of  their  pro- 
ceedings and  of  the  substance  of  the  evidence, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to 
the  Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

*v/vA  mZ,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

R^xolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act  to 
punish  and  repress  the  importation,  by  our  enemies,  of  notes  purport- 
ing to  be  notes  of  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States."' 

'>/v7r/vv/,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  35)  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  clothing  and 
shoes  for  the  Army,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives for  concurrence,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  and 
considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  independent  section: 

SEC.  4.  That  the  clothing  required  to  be  furnished  to  the  troops  of  the  Provisional 
Army  under  any  existing  law  may  be  of  such  kind,  as  to  color  and  quality,  as  it 
may  be  practicable  to  obtain,  any  law  to  the  contrary  notwithstanding, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  rea'd  a  third  time? 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

< h'dered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Commerce. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  2d  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  acts  and  joint  resolution : 

H.  R.  13.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing  for  the  appointment 
of  adjutants  of  regiments  and  legions,  of  the  grade  of  subaltern,  in  addition  to  the 
subalterns  attached  to  companies,"  approved  August  31,  1861; 


408  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct. 

H.  R.  14.   An  act  to  empower  certain  persons  to  administer  oaths  in  certain  cases; 

H.  R.  'J-"i.  An  act  supplemental  to  an  act  authori/.fng  the  Secretary  of  War  t<>  grant 
transfers,  approved  September  L* !.  1  *<;•_': 

H.  R.  o4.  An  act  to  enable  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  to  provide  the 
means  of  military  transportation  by  the  construction  of  a  railroad  between  Blue 
Mountain,  in  the'State  of  Alabama,  and  Rome,  in  the  State  of  Georgia:  and 

H.  R.  20.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Lieut.  I.  N.  Brown,  and  all  under  his  com- 
mand. 

The  following  bills,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives for  concurrence,  were  severally  read  the  first  and  second 
times,  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Att'air-: 

H.  R.  3b'.  An  act  supplemental  to  an  act  entitled  *'An  act  to  provide 
further  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  10th  April,  1802; 

H.  R.  37.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  uAn  act  for  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  staff  departments  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America,"  approved  14th  March,  1801;  and 

H.  R.  38.  An  act  amendatory  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing 
for  the  granting  of  bounties  and  furloughs  to  privates  and  noncom- 
missioned officers  in  the  Provisional  Army,"  approved  llth  December, 
1862  [1861]. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  30)  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein 
named. 

The  reported  amendment  having  been  agreed  to  and  the  bill  further 
amended,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  were  con- 
curred in. 

' 'tnlered.  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

Ordei'ed,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  23)  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment 
and  organization  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 
approved  6th  March,  1861. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  in  the 
first  section,  before  the  word  "Army."  the  word  "Provisional." 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by^Mr.  Henry. 

To  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the  following  independent 
section : 

SEC.  2.  That  the  Chief  of  the  Engineer  Department  shall  have  the  rank  and  pay  of 
a  brigadier-general  in  the  Provisional  Army, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto 
the  following  independent  section: 

SEX-.  2.  That  the  Quartermaster-General  shall  hereafter  have  the  rank,  pay,  and 
allowances  of  a  brigadier-general  of  the  Provisional  Army, 

Mr.  Vance}"  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 


Oct.  3. 1862.]  SENATE.  409 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  .said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  22)  to  establish  places  of  rendezvous  for 
the  examination  of  persons  enrolled  for  military  duty. 

The  reported  amendments  having  been  agreed  to, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  bill  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

After  debate, 

An  amendment  being  proposed  by  Mr.  Lewis, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,   October  3,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  information  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
War,  in  respose  to  your  resolution  of  the  26th  ultimo,  in  reference  to  the  construction 
of  a  certain  line  of  railroad  in  the  States  of  Louisiana  and  Texas. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  was  read. 

<>rd<  r«l,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,   Octobers,  1862. 
To  tin1  Semih'  iiinj  House  of  Represented! ri'x: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Attorney-General,  submitting  cer- 
tain estimates. 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,   October  3,  1862. 
To  the  St>iuttr  nml  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  submitting  the 
estimates  of  the  Commissary-General  for  the  month  of  January,  1863. 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
Mr.  Preston  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved  (the  House  of  Representatives  concurring),  That  the  joint  resolution  hereto- 
fore passed,  fixing  the  day  for  the  adjournment  of  Congress  on  Monday  next,  be,  and 
the  same  i^<  hereby,  rescinded. 


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Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  disagreeing 
votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  62)  to  exempt  certain  persons 
from  military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt 
certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Con- 
federate States,"  approved  April  21, 1862,  reported,  that  after  full  and 
free  conference  they  have  agreed  to  recommend  and  do  recommend  to 
their  respective  Houses  as  follows: 

That  the  Senate  concur  in  the  following  amendments  of  the  House:  Nos.  1,  3,  4,  7, 
8,  9,  10,  14,  15,  17,  18,  20,  21,  and  23. 

That  the  House  recede  from  the  following  amendment:  No.  13. 

That  the  Senate  concur  in  the  following  amendments  of  the  House  with  amend- 
ments: 

Xo.  2.  Strike  out  the  words  inserted  in  the  House  amendment  and  insert  "includ- 
ing postmasters  appointed  by  the  President  and  confirmed  by  the  Senate,  and  such 
clerks  in  their  offices  as  are  allowed  by  the  Postmaster-General  and  now  employed, 
and  excluding  all  other  postmasters,  their  assistants  and  clerks." 

No.  5.  Strikeout  "salaried  or  feed"  and  insert  after  "law,"  line  19,  the  words 
"receiving  salaries  or  fees." 

No.  6.  Concur  in  inserting  "  now  "  after  "  clerks"  and  strike  out  the  other  words 
of  the  amendment. 

No.  11.  Insert  before  "and"  the  word  "Nazarenes." 

No.  12.  Insert  after  "Friends,"  the  words  "Nazarenes,  Mennonists,"  and  insert 
after  "dollars"  "each." 

No.  16.  Strike  out ' '  fifty ' '  and  insert ' '  seventy-five ' '  and  after  ' '  extended  to  them ' ' 
insert  "their  superintendence,"  and  after  "or"  strike  out  "their." 

No.  19.  Strike  out ' '  fifty ' '  and  insert ' '  seventy-five ' '  and  add  after  ' '  manufactories  " 
"and  mechanical  employments." 

No.  22.  Insert  after  "war,"  in  line  39,  second  page,  "saddles,  harness,  and  army 
supplies,"  and  strike  out  after  "stores"  "saddles,  harness." 

No.  24.  Strike  out  "one  thousand "  and  insert  "five  hundred."  Strike  out  "five 
hundred"  and  insert  "two  hundred  and  fifty."  Strikeout  "one  thousand"  and 
insert  "  five  hundred." 

No.  25.  Strike  out  the  words  inserted  in  the  amendment  and  insert  "to  secure  the 
proper  police  of  the  country,  one  person,  either  as  agent,  owner,  or  overseer,  on  each 
plantation  on  which  one  white  person  is  required  to  be  kept  by  the  laws  or  ordinances 
of  any  State,  and  on  which  there  is  no  white  male  adult  not  liable  to  do  military  serv- 
ice; and  in  States  having  no  such  law,  one  person  as  agent,  owner,  or  overseer,  on 
each  plantation  of  twenty  negroes,  and  on  which  there  is  no  white  male  adult  not 
liable  to  military  service,  and,  furthermore,  for  additional  police,  for  every  twenty 
negroes  on  two  or  more  plantations,  within  five  miles  of  each  other,  and  each  having 
less  than  twenty  negroes,  and  on  which  there  is  no  white  male  adult  not  liable  to 
military  duty,  one  person,  being  the  oldest  of  the  owners  or  overseers  on  such  planta- 
tions." 

No.  26.  Strike  out  in  addition  to  the  words  "provided  that,"  the  words  "that  such 
numbers  of  the  militia  of  any  State  as  have  been  called  out  and  mustered  into  the 
service  of  the  said  State  by  the  executive  thereof,  employed  and  necessary  to  repel 
any  actual  invasion  of  said  State,  shall  also  be  exempted:  Provided,  That  whenever 
such  invasions  shall  have  been  repelled,  or  otherwise  shall  have  ceased  to  exist,  the 
exemption  hereby  declared  shall  expire." 

No.  27.  After  "and,"  insert  "also,"  and  add  to  the  amendment  "while  in  such 
service." 

That  the  House  concur  in  the  amendments  to  the  amendments  of  the  House,  Nos. 
2,  5,  6,  11,  12,  16,  19,  22,  24,  25,  26,  and  27. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  report;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  it  be  printed, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey  to  concur  therein, 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  concur  in  said  report. 


Oct.  3,  1862.]  SENATE.  411 

That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 


thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Represent- 
atives, by  Mr.  Lamar: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  this  day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  act: 

H.  R.  18.  An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  concerning  the  pay  and  allowances  due 
to  deceased  soldiers,  approved  February  fifteen,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  and 
to  provide  for  the  prompt  settlement  of  claims  for  arrearages  of  pay,  allowances,  and 
bounty  due  to  deceased  officers  and  soldiers. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  Augustus  E.  Maxwell  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  Senate  during  the  remainder  of  the  present  session. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 
The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  October  3,  1862. 
Tn  tli<'  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  October  3,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Colonels. 

Zebulon  York,  Fourteenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 
Jeptha  Edwards,  Forty-ninth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Lieutenant-colonels. 

J.  Grammer,  Fifty-third  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

Edward  Cantwell,  Fifty-ninth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

William  N.  Crump,  Forty-ninth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Thomas  F.  Gardner,  Twenty-ninth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Majors. 

William  R.  Aylett,  Fifty-third  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 

John  D.  Weeden,  Forty-ninth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

William  B.  Creasman,  Twenty-ninth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Brigade  quartermasters,  with  rank  of  major. 
John  I).  Adams,  Arkansas;  S.  D.  Oliver,  Louisiana. 

ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S  DEPARTMENT. 

Major. 
T.  B.  Venable,  North  Carolina. 


412  JOURNAL    OF    THE  LOct.  3,  1862. 


Alfred  Roman,  Louisiana. 

John  S.  Carrington,  Arkansas;  Edward  Willis,  Virginia. 

Aids-de-camp,  with  rank  of  first  lieutenant, 

Charles  W.  Broadfoot,  Arkansas;  William  L.  Anderson,  Arkansas. 
Assistant  quartermasters,  with  rank  of  captain. 

A.  E.  Lasalle,  Louisiana;  William  G.  Ferguson,  Virginia;  William  II.  Edwards, 
Alabama;  J.  J.  Daniel,  Florida;  Samuel  Bard,  Louisiana. 

Assistant  commissaries,  with  rank  of  captain. 

F.  T.  Forbes,  Virginia;  E.  P.  Raveshide,  Louisiana;  Adolphus  G.  Elam,  Georgia; 
Joseph  W.  Owen,  Virginia;  Patrick  Henry,  Alabama;  David  T.  Russell,  Louisiana; 
B.  B.  Waddell,  Mississippi. 

Chaplain.-:. 

F.  C.  Tebbs,  Virginia;  W.  A.  Chamberlain,  Arkansas;  Samuel  H.  Smith,  Georgia; 
James  Peeler,  Georgia;  William  M.  Verdery,  Georgia;  George  W.  Hyde,  Missouri. 

Adjutants,  with  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 
Granville  C.  Conner,  Georgia;  J.  D.  Richardson,  Tennessee. 

ARTILLERY,    ACT   APPROVED    APRIL    21,    1862,    CHAPTER    LXVI,    FIRST   CONGRESS. 

Captain. 
John  Clarke,  Virginia. 

ENGINEERS. 

Captains. 
William  M.  Ramsay,  South  Carolina;  Edward  Gottheil,  Louisiana. 

Second  lieutenant*. 
E.  A.  Ford,  Mississippi;  William  R.  De  Voe,  Texas. 

NITER    CORPS. 

Subordinate,  mth  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 
George  Arnold,  Maryland. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 


The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  A  flairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  or  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary  : 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  Octobers,  1862. 
To  tlie  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


Oct.  3, 1862.]  SENATE. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

October  3,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Navy  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Mazters  in  the  line  of  promotion. 

Mortimer  M.  Benton,  of  Kentucky;  Francis  T.  Chew,  of  Missouri;  Alexander  M. 
Mason,  of  District  of  Columbia;  Thomas  L.  Moore,  of  North  Carolina;  Ivey  Foreman, 
of  North  Carolina;  H.  Beverly  Littlepage,  of  Virginia;  Robert  C.  Foute,  of  Tennessee; 
Henry  II.  Marmaduke,  of  Missouri. 

"With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant,  S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Na*y. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ord<  rxl.  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  Octobers,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  hereby  nominate  William  T.  Austin  to  be  marshal  for  the  district  of  eastern 
Texas,  agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Attorney-General. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  DEPARTMENT  OF  JrsricE, 

Richmond,  October  3,  1862. 
To  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  nominate  for  appointment  in  this  Department  William 
T.  Austin  to  be  marshal  for  the  district  of  eastern  Texas  for  the  court  held  at 
Galveston. 

Your  obedient  servant,  T.  H.  WATTS, 

A  ttorney-  General. 

The  message  was  read;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  therein 
contained. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  William 
T.  Austin  to  be  marshal  for  the  district  of  eastern  Texas  for  the  court 
held  at  Galveston  ? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  T.  Austin  to  be  marshal  for  the  district  of  eastern  Texas  for 
the  court  held  at  Galveston,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the 
President. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  S,  1862. 

To  the  Semite: 

I  hereby  withdraw  the  nomination  of  Joseph  Finegan  to  be  brigadier-general,  for 
the  reason  stated  by  the  Secretary  of  War  in  the  accompanying  letter. 

"JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  T  a.,  October  S,  1862. 
His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

J'rexidfiit,  C.  S.  A. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  inform  you  that  I  have  just  received  from  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate  a  copy  of  the  resolution,  adopted  on  the  5th  of  April  la«t,  confirming 


414  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Oct.  3, 1862. 

the  nomination  of  Gen.  Joseph  Finegan.     His  nomination  sent  in  during  the  present 
session  should  therefore  t>e  withdrawn. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant,  GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  W«r. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  said  nomination  be  returned  to  the  President. 
The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  YA.,  Octobers,  !&;.'. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  hereby  withdraw  the  nomination  of  M.  S.  Perry  to  he  brigadier-general,  for  the 
reason  stated  by  the  Secretary  of  War  in  the  accompanying  letter. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  Va.,  Octobers,  1862. 
His  Excellency  the  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  request  that  you  will  withdraw  the  name  of  M.  S.  Perrv 
for  the  office  of  brigadier-general,  it  having  been  sent  in  by  mistake  for  that  of  Col. 
E.  A.  Perry,  who  has  been  confirmed. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant,  GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  said  nomination  be  returned  to  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  James  D. 
Bulloch  to  be  commander  for  the  war. 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  James  D. 
Bulloch  to  be  commander  for  the  war? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
James  D.  Bulloch  as  commander  for  the  war,  agreeably  to  the  nomina- 
tion of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  26th  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  William  Steele, 
Francis  A.  Shoup,  J.  F.  Fagan,  Joseph  R.  Davis,  William  H.  F.  Lee, 
William  E.  Jones,  W.  E.  Baldwin,  John  C.  Vaughn,  E.  Mel.  Law, 
and  W.  B.  Bate,  to  be  brigadier-generals,  reported,  with  the  recom- 
mendation that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

Ordered,  That  the  nomination  of  Francis  A.  Shoup  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  nomination  of  Joseph  R.  Davis  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  residue  of  said 
nominations;  and  in  concurrence  with  the  report  of  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  Steele,  J.  F.  Fagan,  William  H.  F.  Lee,  William  E.  Jones, 
W.  E.  Baldwin,  John  C.  Vaughn,  E.  Mel.  Law,  and  W.  B.  Bate  to  be 
brigadier-generals,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
Joseph  R.  Davis. 


Oct.  4,  1862.]  SENATE.  415 

• 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legis- 
lative session, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

After  further  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legisla- 
tive session,. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

After  further  debate, 

Mr.  Maxwell  demanded  the  question,  which  was  seconded. 

Pending  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legisla- 
tive session, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Joseph  R. 
Davis  to  be  brigadier-general  ( 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -I  ^avs  11 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  and  Sparrow. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Hill,  Maxwell,  Oldham,  Orr, 
Phelan,  Preston,  and  Semmes. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  Joseph  R.  Davis  to  be  brigadier-general. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

SATURDAY,  OCTOBER  4,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Lewis  submitted  the  following  resolution  ;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Resolved,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  to  inquire  into  the 
extent  of  the  legal  right  which  the  military  authorities  have  in  putting  restrictions 
upon  the  facilities  of  the  citizens  of  the  Confederate  States  in  traveling  from  one  sec- 
tion of  country  to  another,  and  how  far  they  have  the  legal  right  to  pass  military 
orders  restricting  and  prohibiting  the  transportation  of  the  property  of  citizens  upon 
railroads,  canals,  or  other  mode  of  transportation;  and  to  report  by  bill  or  otherwise. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 


Ifr.  rreaiileni:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendments 
of  the  Senate  to  the  following  House  bills: 

H.  R.  23.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  the 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  March  6,  1861; 

H.  R.  29.  An  act  to  reorganize  and  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical  Depart- 
ment of  the  Army;  and 

II.  R.  82.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-General  to  employ  special  agents  to 
superintend  and  secure  the  certain  and  speedy  transportation  of  the  mails  across  the 
Mississippi  River,  in  the  Confederate  States. 


416  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  4, 1862. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  39)  making  appropriations 
for  the  executive,  legislative,  and  judicial  expenses  of  the  Government  for  the  month 
of  December,  1862;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Davis  presented  a  series  of  resolutions  passed  at  a  public  meet- 
ing of  the  citizens  of  Onslow  County,  N.  C.,  calling  on  the  Confeder- 
ate Government  for  protection  against  the  incursions  of  the  enemy; 
which  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  message  of  the  President  on  the  subject,  reported  a  bill 
(S.  115)  to  refund  to  the  State  of  Louisiana  the  excess  of  the  war  tax 
overpaid  by  her;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times,  and  con- 
sidered as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  pro- 
posed, it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  com- 
mitted as  amended  the  bill  (H.  R.  35)  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of 
clothing  and  shoes  for  the  Army,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the-bill  (H.  R.  35)  last  mentioned; 
and  . 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  heretofore  concurred  in  be  engrossed 
and  the  bill  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Clay,  from  the  Committee  on  Commerce,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  31)  for  the  relief  of  John  Hunter,  collector  of  customs 
and  agent  of  the  marine  hospital  at  the  port  of  Natchez,  Miss.,  reported 
it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  31)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment  being 
proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

/iVwV/W,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  38)  amendatory  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act 
providing  for  the  granting  of  bounties  and  furloughs  to  privates  and 
noncommissioned  officers  in  the  Provisional  Army,''  approved  Decem- 
ber 11,  1861,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  tne  bill'  (H.  R.  38)  last  mentioned;  and  the  reported 
amendment  having  been  agreed  to,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate 
and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordwd ,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  us  :iinendcd  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 


Oct.  4, 1862.]  SENATE.  417 

(>nl  i'»L  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  11.  87)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for 
the  organization  of  the  staff  department  of  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America,'1  approved  March  14,  1861,  reported  it  with- 
out amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  37)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

<h'<l  /'<</,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved^  That  it  pass. 

f v/vA /•,  </,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  J 'resident:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  t lie  report  of  the  com- 
mittee <if  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  hill  ( S.  62) 
to  exempt  certain  persons  from  military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act 
to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States,"  approved  April  21,  1862. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:.  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  of  the 
Senate,  with  amendments;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

S.  53.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public 
deft-use."  approved  16th  April,  1S<;,2;  and 

-  106.  An  act  to  organi/.e  military  courts  to  attend  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States  in  the  field,  and  to  de-fine  the  powers  of  said  courts. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry  enrolled  bills, 
I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  36)  supplemental  to  an  act  entitled  "An 
act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,''  approved  16th  April, 
ls»5:>,  reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it  ought  not  to  pass. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  36)  last  mentioned. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  that  the  bill  lie  on  the  table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "may,"  in  the  seventh  line,  the  words  "before  enrollment," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  bill  b}*  inserting  after  the 
word  "select,"1  in  the  ninth  line,  the  words  "such  company  being  one 
which  was  in  service  on  the  sixteenth  day  of  April,  eighteen  hundred 
and  sixty-two." 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

< h-d<  i\d,  That  the  bill  and  amendment  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  bills  of  the  following  titles,  \'v/.\ 

H.  R.  23.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organi- 

c  J— VOL  2—04 27 


418  JOURNAL    OF    THE  lOct. 4, 1862. 

zation  of  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America, 
approved  March  (>,  1801; 

H.  R.  26.  An  act  to  authorize  the  judges  of  district  courts  to  change 
the  place  of  holding  court  in  certain  cases; 

H.  R.  29.  An  act  to  reorganize  and  promote  the  efficiency  of  the 
Medical  Department  of  the  Provisional  Army; 

II.  R.  32.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-General  to  employ 
special  agents  to  .superintend  and  secure  the  certain  and  speedy  trans- 
portation of  the  mails  across  the  Mississippi  River,  in  the  Confederate 
States;  and 

S.  97.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  army  corps. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last  re- 
ported to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  resolution  submitted  by  Mr. 
Preston  on  yesterday,  to  rescind  the  resolution  fixing  the  day  for  the 
adjournment  of  Congress  on  Monday,  the  Gth  of  October,  at  12 
o'clock  in. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  striking  out  all 
after  the  word  "therein"  and  inserting 

That  the  adjournment  of  Congress  be  postponed  from  Monday,  the  sixth  day  of 
October,  to  Monday,  the  thirteenth  day  of  October,  at  twelve  o'clock  m., 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 

To  postpone  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  till  Monday 
next  at  11  o'clock, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  >:.0a'V  u> 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clark,  Clay,  Haynes,  Hill,  Mitchel,  Sparrow, 
and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Orr,  Pey- 
ton, Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Wigfall. 

So  the  motion  to  postpone  was  rejected. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Hill, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  resolution  as  amended. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

Ordered^  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Oi'<l< -i'(  <!,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  message  of  the  President  in  relation 
to  the  construction  of  a  certain  line  of  railroad  in  the  States  of  Loui- 
siana and  Texas,  and  that  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  <>n  Naval  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  116')  to  amend  the  title  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  permit 
enlistments  in  the  JS'avy  and  Marine  Corps;" 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 


Oct.  4, 1862.]  SENATE.  419 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 
The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 
On  the  question, 
Shall  the  bill  now  pass? 

(  Yeas  -  10 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  ^  .  ~ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  }Teas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Davis,  Henry,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Mitchel, 
Phelan,  and  Sparrow. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Claj^,  Haynes,  Lewis,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes, 
Wigfall,  and  Yancev. 

So  the  bill  was  rejected. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  bill  (H.  R.  39)  making  appropriations  for  the  executive,  legis- 
lative, and  judicial  expenses  of  the  Government  for  the  month  of 
December,  1862,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Represent- 
atives for  concurrence,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  106)  to  organize  military  courts  to  attend 
the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  in  the  field,  and  to  define  the 
powers  of  said  courts;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  53)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to 
further  provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  April  16,  1862;  and 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

^fr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  resolution  of 
the  Senate  extending  the  time  for  the  adjournment  of  Congress  to  Monday,  the  13th 
of  October,  at  12  o'clock  m. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  4,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  submit- 
ting "estimates  of  the  appropriations  required  for  the  service  of  the  Treasury  Depart- 
ment, and  for  miscellaneous  objects,  for  the  month  of  January,  1863." 
I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  for  the  purpose  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

()/<<!<  /•<•</,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 


JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct4,1862. 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication 
from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  transmitting  consolidated  esti- 
mates of  the  various  departments  of  the  Government  for  the  month  of 
January;  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  bv  Mr.  Dixon.  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H..R.  — )  to  provide 
for  the  building  of  certain  vessels  of  war,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of 
the  Senate. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend 
an  act  recognizing  the  existence  of  war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate 
States,  and  concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods;  in  which  they  request 
the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  making  appropriation  for  the  defense  of  western 
and  southern  rivers;  and 

S.  105.  An  act  to  appropriate  money  for  the  purchase,  arming,  and 
equipping  vessels  abroad. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  b}~  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  following  bills,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives, were  severally  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  provide  for  the  building  of  certain  vessels  of 
war;  and 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  recognizing  the  existence  of  war 
between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning 
letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (S.  113)  to  repress  the  atrocities  of  the  enemy. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  an  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Orr, 
to  an  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Oct.  4,  1862.]  SENATE.  421 

EXECUTIVK    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  tin  President  of  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

I  nominate  the  persons  named  in  the  annexed  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, 
agreeably  to  his  recommendation. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

RK-HMOXO,  V.\.,  (M<>t>er  4.  1~ 

CoNFKDKKATK    STATES,     NAVY    DEPARTMENT, 

i  it  /,<-i-  30,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  The  following  nominations  are  recommended  for  appointment  in  the  Marine 
Corps  of  the  Confederate  States,  in  compliance  with  the  following  resolution  adopted 
by  the  Senate  on  the  23d  instant: 

••  R.xnlrul,  That  the  Senate,  in  response  to  the  Executive  message  transmitted  on 
the  twelfth  instant,  do  advise  the  President  that  it  is  intended  by  the  first  clause  of  the 
sixth  article  of  the  Constitution  that  the  officers  of  the  Regular  or  Provisional  Army 
or  of  the  Navy,  appointed  during  the  existence  of  the  Provisional  Government  and 
confirmed  by  the  Congress,  should  be  renominated  and  confirmed  by  the  Senate, 
or  other  persons  to  succeed  them  should  be  nominated  and  confirmed." 

Those  officers  who  came  from  the  United  States  Marine  Corps  in  the  grades  of 
captain  and  lieutenant  are  recommended  in  the  order  of  rank  and  precedence  they 
held  in  that  service,  and  are  placed  above  appointments  from  civil  life  without  regard 
to  dates  of  appointment,  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  first  section  of  act 
No.  146  of  Provisional  Congress,  approved  May  20,  1861. 
Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  sen-ant, 

S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
Colonel. 
Lloyd  J.  Beall.  of  Maryland. 


Henry  H.  Tyler,  of  Virginia. 

ifajof. 
George.  H.  Terrett,  of  Virginia. 

Adjutant,  iriih  the  rank  <>f  major. 
1-tael  Greene,  of  Virginia. 

(>tiart<  nuautt  i;  with  the  ran):  of  major. 
Algernon  S.  Taylor,  of  Virginia. 

I'ai/nta*ti-i\  n-itli  tin'  ratik  of  major. 
Richard  T.  Allison,  of  Maryland. 


John  I).  Simms,  Virginia;  Thomas  S.  Wilson,  Missouri;  Jacob  Read,  Georgia; 
John  R.  F.  Tattnall,  Georgia;  Andrew  J.  Hay-,  Alabama:  George  Holmes,  Florida; 
Reul>en  T.  Thorn,  Alabama:  A.  (  '.  Van  Henthuysen,  Louisiana;  Julius  E.  Meiere, 
District  of  Columbia;  George  P.  Turner,  Virginia. 

./•'/  /•.-•/  lieutenant*. 

Calvin  L.  Sayre,  Alabama:  1'ecket  K.  Howell,  Louisiana:  Richard  H.  Henderson, 
District  of  Columbia;  David  (i.  Raney,  Florida;  James  R.  Y.  Fendall.  Mississippi; 
Thomas  1'.  Gwynn.  Virginia:  James  Thurston.  South  Carolina;  Francis  II.  Cameron, 
North  Carolina;  James  F.  Claiborne.  Louisiana;  Fergus  MacKee.  Missouri. 

-  'Hit. 

David  Bradford.  Louisiana. 


422  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct. 4, 1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

(>f<l<  /•<//,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  3d  instant)  the  nominations  of  Mortimer  M.  Benton, 
Francis  T.  Chew,  Alexander  M.  Mason,  Thomas  L.  Moore,  Ivey  Fore- 
man, H.  Beverly  Littlepage,  Robert  C.  Foute,  Henry  H.  Marmaduke, 
to  be  masters  in  the  line  of  promotion,  reported,  with  the  recommen- 
dation that  all  of  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  2d  instant)  the  nomination  of  Frederick  Lawrence  to 
be  assistant  paymaster  for  the  war,  reported,  with  the  recommenda- 
tion that  said  nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report,  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  26th  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  John  M. 
Robinson,  William  W.  Blackford,  George  E.  Walker,  John  Grant, 
A.  H.  Campbell,  Henry  T.  Douglas,  William  F.  Foster,  Charles  T. 
Liernur,  T.  B.  Lee,  Samuel  R.  Johnston,  John  A.  Williams,  to 
be  captains  of  engineers;  Robert  M.  Stiles,  William  E.  Harri- 
son, John  F.  Lanneau,  W.  G.  Bender,  C.  H.  La  Trobe,  John  T. 
Elmore,  Walter  Izard,  J.  Innis  Randolph,  John  W.  Green,  John  B. 
Stanard,  J.  F.  Steele,  John  Johnson,  Henry  C.  Force,  Henry  B.  Rich- 
ardson, to  be  first  lieutenants  of  engineers;  W.  T.  Hart,  Powell  C. 
Johnson,  Summerfield  Smith,  Charles  S.  Dwight,  W.  G.  Williamson, 
D.  E.  Henderson,  to  be  second  lieutenants  of  engineers;  S.  Crutchfield, 
T.  J.  Page,  H.  C.  Cabell,  S.  D.  Lee,  William  R.  Boggs,  Edwal-d  C. 
Anderson,  Abner  Smead,  A.  J.  Gonzales,  to  be  colonels  of  artillery; 
A.  S.  Cutts,  T.  L.  Rosser,  J.  C.  Shields,  H.  Oladowski,  J.  H.  Hal  Ion - 
qui.st,  P.  F.  De  Gourney,  R.  L.  Walker,  C.  E.  Thorburn.  J.  M.  Maury, 
H.  Clay  Taylor,  to  be  lieutenant-colonels  of  artillery;  B.  W.  Hunter. 
Joseph  L.  Brent,  W.  Richardson  Hunt,  F.  W.  Smith,  William  Nelson, 
Hilary  P.  Jones,  A.  H.  Drewry,  C.  K.  Huger,  M.  B.  Hardin,  Alex.  W. 
Stark,  W.  L.  Robards,  Delaware  Kemper,  William  Leigh,  S.  P. 
Hamilton,  Alfred  R.  Courtne}',  R.  S.  Andrews,  LindsavM.  Shumaker, 
J.  Floyd  King,  William  E.  Woodruff,  B.  W.  Frobel,  Smith  P.  Bank- 
head,  Victor  Sheliha,  J.  J.  Pope,  T.  T.  Teel,  John  Pelham,  to  be  majors 
of  artillery;  T.  M.  Bowyer,  George  W.  Christ}T,  Thomas  H.  Price, 
J.  W.  Mallett,  A.  W.  Lawrence,  A.  G.  Brenizer,  F.  W.  Blount,  J.  T. 
Trezevant,  C.  C.  McPhail,  L.  C.  Leftwich,  S.  C.  Faulkner,  James 
Harding,  Lawrence  S.  Marye,  Henry  Myers,  W.  Clark  Kennedy,  C.  P. 
Bolles,  Edward  B.  Smith,  T.  R.  Hotchkiss,  P.  B.  Stanard,  George  West, 
K<l\vard  N.  Thurston,  John  Esten  Cooke,  to  be  captains  of  artillery; 
George  W.  Kerr,  William  M.  Archer,  W.  C.  Duxlmry,  W.  L.  Randolph, 
T.  D.  Eason,  F.  Lewis  Marshall,  William  H.  Portlock,  A.  Austin  Smith, 
George  Duffy,  P.  M.  McClung,  Edward  Barbour,  James  McHenry,  jr., 
Louis  Zimmer,  Frank  F.  Jones,  James  Ker,  David  B.  Dunbar,  Thomas 
Nosh,  jr.,  A.  T.  Cunningham,  W.  Gordon  McCabe,  John  B.  Frazer, 


Oct.  i,  18.U.J  SENATE.  423 

James;  Pleasant*,  Paul  Hamilton.  James  M.  Garnett.  John  T.  Buck, 
Matthew  P.  Taylor,  li.  M.  Cary,  J.  G.  Keynolds.  John  II.  Chamber- 
layne,  S.  Schooler,  Thaddeus  A.  Smith.  W.  W.  Elliott,  Thomas  J. 
Moore.  Maxey  G.  Hughes,  J.  Mcllenry  Howard,  Henry  Robinson, 
W.  F.  Johnson,  Samuel  O.  Crooks,  T.  Henderson  Smith,  L.  F.  Terrell. 
H.  E.  Barnes,  N.  Custis  Washington,  William  D.  Harden,  Alfr.-d 
Edwards,  T.  E.  Buckman,  Lawson  L.  Duncan,  George  Leminon,  P.  D. 
Hunter,  S.  S.  Kirkland,  Gustavo  A.  Huwald,  George  F.  Reed,  W.  L. 
Allen,  S.  Turner  Sykes.  William  A.  Wright.  W.  S.  Symington, 
Charles  Selden,  William  E.  Foster,  Thomas  Hinds,  to  be  tirst  lieutenants 
of  artillery,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nomi- 
nations be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  >aid  report;  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

l!.*»Ir,_iL  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  30th  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  Eugene  E.  McLean 
to  be  lieutenant-colonel;  J.  F.  Minter,  L.  W.  O'Bannon,  to  be  majors 
in  the  Quartermaster's  Department;  William  F.  Howell  to  be  captain 
in  the  Commissary  Department;  A.  J.  Foard,  Richard  Potts,  Francis 
Sorrel,  to  be  surgeons;  Edward  A.  Palfrey.  Jasper  S.  Whiting,  to  be 
captains  in  the  Adjutant-General's  Department;  Jeremy  F.  Gilmer  to 
be  colonel  in  the  Corps  of  Engineers;  W.  S.  Downer  to  be  superin- 
tendent of  armories;  W.  X.  Smith,  to  be  military  storekeeper  of  ord- 
nance, with  the  rank  of  captain;  W.  II.  McMain  to  be  military  store- 
keeper, with  the  rank  of  tirst  lieutenant;  John  S.  Marmaduke  to  be 
tirst  lieutenant  of  cavalry:  Manning  M.  Ivimmel,  Charles  S.  Bowman. 
J.  B.  Washington,  to  be  second  lieutenants  of  cavalry;  Daniel  Ruggles, 
to  be  colonel  of  infantry;  Charles  II.  Tyler,  Robert  R.  Garland,  to  be 
captains  of  infantry;  W.  G.  Robinson.  Frank  Huger,  Ed.  B.  D.  Riley, 
Harold  Borland,  George  A.  Thornton,  Olin  F.  Rice,  John  W.  Lea, 
W.  II.  Browne.  George  S.  Lovejoy,  James  Dearing,  John  A.  West, 
Stephen  A.  Moreno.  Horace  D.  Twyman.  E.  McE.  Ross,  Ed.  Powell. 
W.  H.  Porter.  J.  T.  M.  Barnes.  R.  W.  Atkinson,  R.  C/ Griffith,  John 
Birney,  W.  W.  Bickell.  W.  S.  Archer,  Arthur  Clayton,  Charles  M. 
Hooper,  John  W.  Cooper,  John  A.  Keith,  W.  R.  Bullock,  Charles 
A.  Forsvth,  T.  W.  Blount,  Thomas  T.  Grayson,  Isaac  Hyams, 
William  F.  Withers.  Robert  A.  Talley,  T.  "S.  Mcln tosh,  "Jesse 
Sparks,  Thomas  Maelin.  William  K.  Tabb,  D.  C.  Hay  wood,  John  H. 
Dickens,  George  H.  Smith.  M.  M.  Lindsey,  J.  H.  Worley,  Alf. 
P.  Lucas.  Charles  M.  Lumpkin.  John  Lee,  Henry  S.  Foote,  jr., 
W.  H.  Harris,  John  S.  Lanier.  James  M.  Keeble,  T.  O.  Chestney, 
J.  Baltzell,  H.  D.  Garden.  W.  C.  Worthington,  William  A.  Deas, 
Jos.  D.  Mayers.  H.  K.  \\ashburn.  C.  I.  Walker,  James  G.  Cowan, 
Thomas  Bush,  Philip  B.  Spence,  II.  M.  Rutledge.  William  Tyler, 
George  D.  Wise.  R.  M.  Booker.  A.  R.  H.  Ranson,  C.  B.  Campbell, 
L.  Wankowicz.  William  K.  Bradford.  J.  N.  Lipscouib,  S.  P.  Kerr, 
E.  M.  Dabney,  W.  E.  Hill.  E.  B.  Goode,  E.  G.  Mohler.  B.  F.  Bishop, 
G.  A.  Henn,  jr..  Charles  H.  Brown.  William  V.  Taylor,  J.  Hagood, 
R.  A.  Chambers.  T.  K.  Fauntlerov.  John  D.  Payne,  James  M. 
Mason,  jr..  C.  L.  Jackson.  H.  S.  Duval.  W.  W.  Revely.  L.  L.  Bu:ler. 
L.  M.  Butler.  S.  F.  Adams.  Henry  Bryan. Thomas  J. Clay.  James  Bowles, 
C.  W.  McDonald,  Robert  Grant,  John  S.  Rudd,  Thomas  P.  Turner,  P.  L. 


4lM  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  4. 1862. 

Burwell,  R.  M.  Hooe,  W.  D.  Lyon.  Charles  S.  Morgan.  W.  G.  Turpin, 
George M.  Fmack.W.  E.  Cutehaw,  E.  E.  Portlock,  jr.,  John  J.  Clarke, 
W.  G.  Homier.  James  M.  Garnet!.  D.  Callihan.  J.  B.  Kussell.  Frank  F. 
Jones,  W.  A.  Harris,  to  he  second  lieutenants  of  infantry:  William  E. 
Gibson  to  be  second  lieutenant,  and  H.  B.  Lyon  to  be  first  lieutenant 
of  artillery,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nomi- 
nations be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report:  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

li,x»ti>i.il.  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  that  the  vote  confirming  the  nomination  of 
James  M.  Garnett  be  reconsidered. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  said  nomination  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  3d  instant)  the  nominations  of  John  D.  Adams 
and  S.  D.  Oliver,  to  be  brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of 
major:  T.  B.  Venable  to  be  major,  and  Alfred  Roman,  to  be  lieutenant- 
colonel;  John  S.  Carrington  and  Edward  Willis,  to  be  captains  in  the 
Adjutant-General's  Department:  Charles  W.  Broadfoot  and  William 
L.  Anderson,  to  be  aids-de-cainp,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant:  A.  E. 
Lasalle,  William  G.  Ferguson,  William  H.  Edwards,  J.  J.  Daniel, 
Samuel  Bard,  to  be  assistant  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  captain: 
F.  T.  Forbes.  E.  P.  Raveshide,  Adolphus  G.  Elam.  Joseph  W.  Owen. 
Patrick  Henry.  David  T.  Russell,  B.  B.  Waddell.  to  be  assistant  com- 
missaries, with  the  rank  of  captain:  F.  C.  Tebbs,  W.  A.  Chamberlain, 
Samuel  H.  Smith,  James  Peeler,  AVilliam  M.  Verderv.  George  W. 
Hyde,  to bechaplains:  Granville C.  Conner,  J.  D.  Richardson,  to  be  adju- 
tants, with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant:  John  Clarke  to  be  captain  of 
artillery:  W.  M.  Ramsay,  Edward  Gottheil.  to  be  captains;  E.  A.  Ford, 
William  R.  De  Voe,  to  be  second  lieutenants  of  engineers,  and  <  Jeorge 
Arnold  to  be  subordinate,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant  in  the 
Nitre  Corps,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nomi- 
nations be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  the  consideration  of  said  report:  and  in 
concurrence  therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  3d  instant)  the  nominations  of  Zebulon  York  and 
Jeptha  Edwards,  to  be  colonels;  J.  Grammer,  Edward  Cantwell.  Wil- 
liam X.  Crump,  and  Thomas  F.  (iardner.  to  be  lieutenant-colonels: 
William  R.  Aylett.  John  D.  Weeden,  and  William  B.  Creasman,  to  be 
majors,  reported  said  nominations. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  they  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Militaiy  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  iJtith  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  B.  S.  Thompson. 
W.  S.  Wood,  R.  P.  Waller.  J.  G.  Paxton.  F.  \V.  Dilhu.l.  G.  B.  Lar- 
tigue,  Huston  Estill,  R.  H.  Carter.  Edwaiil  Crutchtield.  Thomas  D. 
Hamilton,  John  H.  Parkhill.  John  F.  Whittield.  John  D.  Adain^.  to  !>e 
brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major:  F.  M.  Spencer.  R.  <;. 
Hay,  Baxter  J.  Butler,  (ieorge  L.  Gille»pi(..  H.  Mrownson  Smith. 


Oct.  4. 1862.]  SENATE.  425 

Beverly  C.  Kennedy,  to  be  brigade  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of 
major;  Green  Peyton,  P.  K.  Molony,  Scaton  Gales.  J.  William  Riely, 
James  M.  Pepper.  C.  H.  Gordon,  to  be  captains  in  the  Adjutant- 
General's  Department;  J.  A.  Barksdale.  Charlies  L.  Mathews,  JohnD. 
Myrick.  J.  N.  Galloher,  B.  Martin.  T.  G.  Pollock,  to  be  aids-de-camp, 
with  rank  of  tirst  lieutenant;  F.  A.  Briscoe,  N.  P.  Carriker,  Thomas 
J.  Charlton,  Thomas  B.  Gowan,  James  Goode,  William  Lindsay, 
H.  B.  Adams,  R.  B.  Haughton,  H.  J.  Raphael.  Andrew  Sigouriiev. 
Thaddeus  B.  Starke,  John  Whitehard.  J.  C.  Green,  Jack  Hodges, 
W.  T.  Holderness.  John  B.  Nelson,  W.  G.  Magee,  James  B.  Bell, 
M.  S.  Munson,  J.  L.  Gibbons,  James  B.  Huggins,  J.  J.  Daniel,  J.  J. 
Allen,  William  E.  Clarke.  \Vesloy  Price,  W.  G.  Bentley.  William  J. 
Shelburn.  A.  D.  Fowlkes.  J.  B.  McClendon,  Abraham  Madden,  Hamil- 
ton J.  F.  Coleman,  E.  W.  Herndon,  J.  Marshall  Hanger,  J.  8.  Folk, 
Richard  Ward.  John  W.  Burriss,  A.  G.  Durkee,  George  B.  Barnes, 
E.  J.  Oliveras,  John  R.  Dunlap,  to  be  assistant  quartermasters,  with 
the  rank  of  captain;  J.  H.  Frazier,  E.  A.  Chadwick,  W.  W.  Thornton, 
Miles  P.  Pegram,  William  Appleton,  T.  A.  Cromwell,  John  M.  Collins, 
Thomas  X.  Britton.  William  A.  Eliason.  W.  P.  Hill,  B.  Shropshire, 
David  S.  Plemmons.  M.  L.  Pritchett,  David  Legett,  A.  W.  Stokes, 
James  F.  Lyon,  John  Reily,  George  T.  Quillian,  Richard  S.  Harper, 
A.  C.  Baird.  William  M.  Peacock,  B.  J.  Semmes,  J.  D.  Imboden, 
William  M.  Byrd,  Joshua  Bartlett,  Thomas  C.  Halyburton,  George 
W.  Williamson.  William  II.  Mott,  G.  L.  Cope,  James  B.  Taylor, 
to  be  assistant  commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  captain;  J.  Monroe 
Anderson,  8.  M.  Montgomery,  William  C.  Meredith,  Dabney  Ball, 
Thomas  D.  Witherspoon,  Samuel  D.  Stuart,  Silas  H.  Cooper,.  Frontis 
H.  Johnston,  James  A.  Cousar.  W.  A.  Parks,  Frederick  Fitzgerald, 
N.  G.  Phillips,  el.  W.  Wilson.  C.  II.  Wilson,  John  B.  Mouton,  Samuel 
L.  Russell,  James  Nelson,  Thomas  G.  Lowe,  William  H.  Armstrong, 
T.  W.  Moore,  E.  P.  Wilson,  J.  P.  Garland,  Josiah  Barker,  William 
G.  Miller,  R.  K.  Hargrove,  to  be  chaplains:  B.  L.  Moore,  John  P.  C. 
Whitehead.  L.  Ketchum.  R.  C.  Saxon,  John  W.  McCord,  Thomas  A. 
Henderson,  James  M.  Taylor,  O.  Steele,  J.  H.  Evans,  S.  H.  Pope, 
George  Freaner,  R.  H.  Henley,  W.  B.  Vaughan,  James  M.  Seeton, 
Walter  McK.  Clark.  Andrew  J.  Liles,  C.  McR.  Weatherly,  Emile  P. 
Guillet,  John  E.  Hart.  James  L.  Gaines,  William  B.  Osborne,  James 
T.  Ware.  George  R.  McKee,  W.  L.  Worsham,  Charles  F.  Force,  James 
Stephenson.  W"  D.  Goggans.  Edward  J.  Hale,  jr.,  Clarence  H.  Ellerbe, 
C.  H.  Roulhac.  to  be  adjutants,  with  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  S.  C. 
Faulkner,  Thomas  L.  Bayne,  to  be  captains  of  artillery;  Edward  B. 
Sa\ vrs.  S.  \V.  Steele,  Thaddeus  Coleman,  to  be  captains  of  engineers; 
G/M.  Helm,  AY.  J.  Morris.  W.  G.  Young,  J.  H.  Toomer,  John  W. 
Glenn,  John  Ellicott,  to  be  first  lieutenants  of  engineers;  W.  A. 
Hansell,  James  Freret.  John  R.  Key,  to  be  second  lieutenants  of  engi- 
neers; A.  A.  Alston,  R.  A.  Alston,  S.  C.  De  Pass,  Crawford  Tucker, 
J.  C.  Clemson,  M.  Stuart.  W.  C.  Simmons,  A.  B.  White,  E.  P.  Carter, 
J.  G.  Guignard.  Charles  J.  Macbeth,  T.  J.  Dunovant,  Henry  Seabrook, 
William  A.  Boyle.  K.  W.  Fraser,  John  II.  Gardner,  N.  Bayard  Sadler, 
Alfred  Bryan,  M.  Molina.  Robert  Wayne,  R.  Cuyler  King,  Henry 
Herrmann.  George  II.  Johnston.  Thomas  A.  Middleton,  Benjamin  C. 
Henry,  Alphonse  ,1.  Srt/e.  R.  Yeadon  Dwight.  Vincent  F.  Martin, 
William  C.  Hallonquist.  to  be  second  lieutenants  of  infantry;  Charles  S. 
Wylly,  S.  C.  Boylston.  William  Elliott,  B.  G.  Pinckney,  E^  H.  Holman, 


426  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct. 6, 1862. 

J.  G.  Huguenin,  Isaac  Hayne,  Benjamin  H.  Hardee,  H.  D.  Twyman, 
J.  L.  Holcombe,  S.  W.  Lawrence,  John  N.  Da  vies,  to  be  first  lieutenants 
of  infantry;  G.  W.  Anderson,  Edward  C.  Anderson,  to  be  captains  of 
infantry,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations 
be  continued. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  26th  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  M.  C.  Butler,  W.  H. 
Stiles,  William  B.  Ball,  Charles  H.  Simonton,  and  John  T.  Morgan, 
to  be  colonels;  Frank  Hampton,  John  S.  Garvin,  Joel  R.  Griffin,  B.  K. 
Linkons,  C.  E.  Lightfoot,  li.  Augustus  Bailej^,  Thomas  J.  Berry,  Philip 
Cook,  John  Critcher,  George  N.  Folk,  and  John  G.  Pressley,  to  be 
lieutenant-colonels;  William  McLaughlin,  W.  H.  Hundley.  Charles  T. 
Goode,  T.  J.  Lipscomb,  Charles  C.  Jones,  George  Jackson,  L.  F. 
Terrell,  Melancthon  Smith,  John  Pelham,  H.  A.  Edmundson,  J.  M. 
Mayo,  Edgar  Burroughs,  John  V.  Glover,  and  James  B.  Anderson,  to 
be  majors,  reported  said  nominations. 

On  motion, 

Oi*dwed,  That  they  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  the  following  resolution  was  submitted  for 
consideration: 

Ottered,  That  the  vote  on  the  nomination  of  Joseph  li.  Davis  to  be 
brigadier-general  be  reconsidered. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

MONDAY,  OCTOBER  6,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  William  E.  Simms  have  leave  of  absence 
from  the  Senate  during  the  remainder  of  the  present  session. 

Mr.  Davis,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  117)  to  repa}T  to  the  State  of  North  Carolina  the  ex< 
over  her  quota  paid  b\T  her  into  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate 
States  on  account  of  the  war  tax; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole,  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Hunter,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  3!>)  making  appropriations  for  the  executive,  legisla- 
tive, and  judicial  expenses  of  the  ( ioverninent  for  the  month  of  Decem- 
ber, 1862,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  3!>)  last  mentioned:  :ind  the  reported 


Oct.6,1862.]  SENATE.  427 

amendments  having  been  agreed  to  and  the  bill  further  amended,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  resolutions  passed  at  a  public 
meeting  of  the  citizens  of  Onslow  County,  N.  C.,  calling  on  the  Con- 
federate Government  for  protection  against  the  incursions  of  the 
enemy. 

Mi1.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  amendment  of  the  House  of  Representatives  to  the 
bill  (S.  53)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for 
the  public  defense,"  reported  thereon. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  last  mentioned;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  28)  to  grant  commutation  for  quarters  to 
the  Superintendent  of  the  "Army  Intelligence  Office"  and  his  clerks, 
reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  28)  last  mentioned;  and  the  reported 
amendment  having  been  agreed  to.  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate 
and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Oi-(l<-i'i-d,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  the  title  was  amended  to  read:  "An  act 
to  grant  commutation  for  quarters  to  the  Superintendent  of  the  'Army 
Intelligence  Office'  and  his  clerks,  and  to  increase  the  compensation 
of  said  clerks." 

Ordt-ri-d,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Henry,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  118)  to  define  the  rank  of  the  Quartermaster-General  and 
the  Chief  of  Ordnance  in  the  Provisional  Army; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "General,"  in  the  third  line,  the  words  "Commissary-General," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "Ordnance"  the  words  "and  the  Chief  of  the  Engineer  Depart- 
ment," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative  . 


428  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct. 6, 1862. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  bill  was  rejected. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  message  of  the  President  in  rela- 
tion to  the  true  meaning  of  the  seventh  clause  of  the  eighth  section  of 
the  first  article  of  the  Constitution  as  did  not  involve  the  constitutional 
question,  reported  thereon. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham, 

Ordered,  That  it  be  laid  upon  the  table  and  printed. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  21)  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer 
companies  for  local  defense. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  no  person  shall  become  a  member  of  said  company  until  he  shall 
have  first  taken  the  oath  of  allegiance  to  the  Confederate  States  of  America  in  writ- 
ing, a  copy  of  which  shall  be  filed  with  the  muster  roll  of  said  company  as  above 
prescribea, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Phelan  submitted  the  following  motion  for  consideration: 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  21)  to  author- 
ize the  formation  of  volunteer  companies  for  local  defense  be  recon- 
sidered. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  40)  to  pro- 
vide shoes  for  the  Army;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  8)  to  increase  the  pay  of  privates  and  non- 
commissioned officers  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment: 

Strike  out  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  insert: 

That  the  sum  of  five  millions  of  dollars  be,  and  the  same  is  hereby,  appropriated, 
out  of  any  money  in  the  Treasury  not  otherwise  appropriated,  for  the  purpose  of 
aiding  the  indigent  families  of  those  who  are  absent  from  them  and  engaged  in  the 
military  service  of  the  country  as  privates  or  noncommissioned  officers. 

S !•:<•.  2.  That  the  said  sum  shall  bo  paid  to  the  governors  of  the  respective  States 
of  the  Confederacy,  in  proportion  to  the  number  of  DOnoomnuaooned  officers  and 
privates  furnished  by  said  States,  respectively,  totlu*  Army  of  the  Confederate  States, 
to  be  distributed  by  them  to  such  indigent  families  in  the  manner  and  according  to 
such  rules  as  may  be  provided  by  the  laws  of  said  States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  bill  and  amendment  be  recommitted 
to  the  Committee  on  Military  Afl'airs,  with  instructions  to  inquire  and 


Oet.tUvvj.)  SENATE.  429 

report  what  additional  expense  will  be  incurred  under  the  provisions 
of  the  bill  by  its  passage, 

|      "V"f>  11  ^  Q 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  ^       "  * 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-  fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark.  Clay,  Davis.  Oldhain,  Orr,  Phelan,  Semmes,  Spar- 
row.  and  \Vigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messis.  Baker,  Haynes.  Henry.  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel, 
Peyton,  Preston,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  Senate  refused  to  recommit  the  bill. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  reported  amendment, 

Mr.  Johnson  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  amendment  was  rejected. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

On  the  question. 

Shall  the  bill  be  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -I  ^^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Davis.  Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis, 
Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Clay,  Hill,  Oldham,  Orr,  and  Wigfall. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Re*»Ii<«l.  That  it  pass. 

(>ril,r><l.  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States-,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 


Mr.  I'r.xid'/it:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  to-day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  act: 

S.  97.  An  act  to  provide  for  the  organization  of  army  corps. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  6)  to  provide  for  raising  and  organizing  in 
the  Suites  of  Missouri  and  Kentuck}T  additional  forces  for  the  Provi- 
sional Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment: 

Strike  out  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  insert: 

That  the  first  and  second  sections  of  the  act  to  which  this  is  an  amendment  are 
hereby  declared  to  have  full  force  and  effect  in  those  States  and  districts  in  which  the 
President  may,  under  the  law,  suspend  the  provisions  of  the  acts  providing  for  the 
enrollment  of  persons  for  military  service,  or  when  said  acts  can  not  be  enforced  by 
reason  of  the  occupation  of  the  enemy. 

SEC.  2.  That  the  President  may,  in  cases  when,  in  his  opinion,  the  public  interest 


430  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct. 6, 1862. 

requires  that  he  should  do  so,  appoint  the  field  officers  to  regiments,  battalions,  or 
squadrons  l>efore  the  same  are  organized:  and  if  said  regiments,  battalions,  or  squad- 
rons are  not  reported  as  completed  within  a  reasonable  time  the  President  may,  in 
his  discretion,  vacate  the  commissions  of  said  field  officers,  who  shall  be  entitled  to 
the  pay  of  their  respective  grades  from  the  date  of  their  respective  appointments, 
until  their  commissions  arc  vacated;  and  that  companies  of  infantry  shall  consist  of 
at  least  one  hundred  and  twenty-live  rank  and  file,  companies  of  artillery  of  at  least 
one  hundred  and  fifty  rank  and  file,  and  companies  of  cavalry  of  at  least  eighty  rank 
and  file. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  reported  amendment  r»y 
inserting  at  the  end  of  the  first  section  the  words: 

Pronrled,  That  the  troops  received  under  the  sections  of  said  act  shall  l>e  received 
for  three  years  or  the  war, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  reported  amendment   in- 
inserting  after  the  word  "appoint,"  in  the  third  line  of  the  second 
tion,  the  words  "brigadier-generals,  and  also."  and  by  inserting  after 
the  word  ''organized,"  in  the  fourth  line,  the  words  "  by  and  with  the 
advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  reported  amendment  as  amended, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered-,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved^  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, the  title  was  amended  to  read:  ''An  act 
to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  raise  an  additional  military  f«»ive 
to  serve  during  the  war,'  approved  eighth  May,  eighteen  hundred  and 
sixty-one,  and  to  provide  for  raising  forces  in  the  States  of  Missouri 
and  Kentucky." 

'>r<lcred,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  bv  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  to-day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  32.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Postmaster-* ieneral  to  employ  special  agents  to 
superintend  and  secure  the  certain  and  >peedy  transportation  of  the  mails  across  the 
Mississippi  River,  in  the  Confederate  States;  and 

H.  R.  26.  An  act  to  authorize  the  judges  of  district  courts  to  change  the  place  of 
holding  court  in  certain  cases. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  (  On 
federate  States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  V\..   (ii-t<>lH  r  •;,  .- 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Represenlathi  .<.• 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Postmaster- 
General,  submitting  certain  estimate-. 

I  recommend  an  appropriation  of  the  amount  for  the  purpose,  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
The  message  \\u»  read. 
Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 


net.  'UK62.]  SENATE.  431 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  tin  S,  a,  i/,-  nf  ili,-  <  'uuj'cil,  rut,-  ,V'//cx  <//  Aini'ficn: 

I  return,  without  my  approval,  the  bill  which  originated  in  your  body,  entitled 
"An  ai-t  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for 
the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,"  approved  February  26.  1861. 

I  '  y  this  act  it  is  provided  that  "hereafter  the  Quartermaster-General  shall  have  the 
rank,  pay,  and  allowances  of  a  brigadier-general." 

As  Congress  has  passed  another  art  (since  the  one  now  under  consideration  was 
submitted  to  me)  whereby  the  increased  rank  assigned  to  the  Quartermaster-General 
is  restricted  to  the  Provisional  Army  only,  I  infer  that  the  act  now  returned  to  you 
no  longer  expresses  the  legislative  will,  and  that  it  is  therefore  unnecessary  to  specify 
the  objections  which  it  would  otherwise  have  been  my  duty  to  submit  as  the  reasons 
which  prevented  mv  approval  of  the  bill. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

EXECUTIVE  OKFK  K, 

Richmond,  <><-to!,t:r  fl,  /<v,V. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr.  that  it  be  printed  and  made  the  special 
order  for  to-morrow  at  1  o'clock, 

A  division  of  the  question  was  called  for  by  Mr.  Sparrow;  and 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  message  be  printed  ( 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  other  branch  of  the  question  being  then  put, 

Shall  this  message  be  the  special  order  for  to-morrow  at  1  o'clock? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  x-'  'l^  -.-. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clark,  Haynes,  Johnson,  Orr,  Peyton,  and 
Preston. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay.  Davis,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Phelan, 
Semmes,  Sparrow,  Wigfall,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 

(>i'd,  red,  That  the  message  be  printed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET    SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  bv  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Ork: 


Mr.  Pri'xi'lrnt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  —  )  to 
authorize  Primus  Emerson,  Edward  Haven,  jr.,  and  others  to  tit  out  vessels  to  oper- 
ate against  the  common  enemy;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  to-day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  act: 

S.  105.  An  act  to  appropriate  money  for  the  purchase,  arming,  and  equipping 
vessels  abroad. 


432  JOURNAL    OF    THE  lOct.6,1862. 

<h'<l< fed,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  October  6,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  have  the  honor  to  request  you  to  change  the  name  of  George  X.  Gallagher, 
nominated  to  be  judge  of  the  Confederate  court  in  the  Indian  country,  to  George  A. 
Gallagher,  for  which  it  was  sent  in  by  mistake. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 
Ordered,  That  the  correction  be  made. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  October  4,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names,  respectively. 

JEFFERSON    DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMEKICA,  WAR  DEPARTMKNT, 

Richmond.  Orti.it,,;- 4,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Brigadier-general. 

E.  Greer,  Texas. 

Colonel. 

W.  C.  Claiborne,  Seventh  Confederate  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Lieutenant-colonels. 

V.  H.  Taliaferro,  Seventh  Confederate  Regiment,  Virginia. 

O.  R.  Funsten,  Seventeenth  Battalion  Virginia  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

James  D.  Webb,  Fifty-first  Alabama  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers),  Alabama. 

W.  H.  Toon,  Twentieth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Majors. 

T.  1).  Claiborne,  Seventh  Confederate  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Joseph  Barbiere,  Sixth  Confederate  Regiment,  Tennessee. 

H.  B.  Thompson,  Fifty-first  Alabama  Regiment  (Partisan  Rangers),  Alabama. 

Nelson  Slough,  Twentieth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

Chaplains. 

F.  T.  J.  Brandon,  Forty-seventh  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

John  H.  Tillinghast,  Forty-fourth  North  Carolina  Regiment,  North  Carolina. 

ADJUTANT-GEN  ERA  I.'  S    DEPARTMENT. 

Captains. 

L.  Du  Bos,  instructor  of  cavalry,  France;  J.  F.  Crosby,  Texas;  F.  S.  IV  Wolfe, 
Tennessee. 


Oct.  7,  1862.]  SENATE.  433 

>.  iritlt  rniik  <>f  ji 


Charles  L.   ^lathews,  Florida;  John  D.  Myriek,  Virginia;  James  P.  Smith,  Vir- 
ginia: T.  1>.  Mac-kail,  Maryland;  H.  G.  Duval,  Texas. 

Axxixtant  ij>i«rtt"rin<i*ti'i'x,  n'ill/  rank  nf  captain. 

A.  KC'.T  Leigh,  Texa*s  L.  B.  Taylor.  T  \venty-tirst  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana; 
\V.  O.  Burton.  Missouri;   W.  II.  Harris,  Tennessee. 


Assistant  conunixx'irit*.  u-itli  rank  of  captain 
John  O.  Heriot,  Twentieth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 

Adjutants,  with  rank,  itc.,  of  first  lieutenant. 

J.  AVood  Davidson,  Thirteenth  South  Carolina  Regiment,  South  Carolina. 
Samuel  J.  Gumming.  Seventeenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
Robert  Aldrich,  Sixteenth  South  Carolina  Battalion  (Partisan  Rangers),   South 
Carolina. 

1  have  the  honor  to  be,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  \V.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Kxi-elleury  JKFKEKSOX  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  \vas  read. 

Ordcri-d,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr.  Ciay 
on  the  4th  instant,  to  reconsider  the  vote  confirming  the  nomination 
of  -lames  M.  Garnett. 

When  Mr.  Clay  withdrew  the  same. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 


,  That  it  is,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate,  necessary  and  proper  that  field 
officers  who  have  been  elected,  or  promoted  by  seniority,  should  be  nominated  to 

the  Senate. 

After  debate, 

An  amendment  being  proposed  by  Mr.  Orr, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER  7,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

Mr.  Lewis  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  119j  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  borrow 
of  the  States  composing  the  Southern  Confederacy,  in  their  individual 
character  of  States,  a  sum  not  to  exceed  one  hundred  and  lift}'  millions 
of  dollars; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance. 

Mr.  Orr  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  120)  to  raise  money  for  the  support  of  the  Government; 
which  was  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill, 

<>r<  I  r«L  That  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary  be  discharged  from 
the  further  consideration  of  the  resolution  inquiring  into  the  extent 

c  J—  VOL  2—04  -  28 


434  JOURNAL    (>F    THK  [Oct.  7,1862. 

of  the  legal  right  which  the  military  authorities  have  in  putting  restric- 
tions upon  the  facilities  of  the  citizens  of  the  Confederate  State.-  in 
traveling  from  one  section  of  country  to  another,  etc. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  A  flairs.  reported 

A  bill  (S.  121)  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  naval  storekeeper^; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  a.s  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  40)  to  provide  shoes  for  the  Army  was  read  the  tirst 
and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and 
no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

(//••/>  i-'  '/.  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  con>idera- 
tion  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  22)  to  establish  places  of  rendezvous  for  the 
examination  of  enrolled  men. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Lewis,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  word 
44  three,"  in  the  second  line  of  the  second  section,  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  word  "'one," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  rejx>rted  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendment-. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con>id- 
eration  of  the  bill  (S.  84)  to  amend  the  several  acts  in  regard  to  cloth- 
ing for  the  Army,  and  allowing  compensation  therefor. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  postponed  indefinitely. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  90)  for  the  relief  of  Jonas  P.  Levy;  and  no 
amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  bill  was  rejected. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives.  l»v  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 


Mr.  Pre#ident:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  Mirm-d  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 


Oct.  7, 1862.]  SENATE.  435 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  bill  (S.  73)  returned  by  the 
President  with  his  objections;  which  bill  is  in  the  following  words: 

An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for 
the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,"  approved  twenty-sixth  February,  eighteen  hun- 
dred and  sixty-one. 

The  Congress  of  tJie  Confederate  States  of  America  do  enact,  That  hereafter  the  Quar- 
termaster-General shall  have  the  rank,  pay,  and  allowances  of  a  brigadier-general. 

TH.  S.  BOCOCK, 

Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives. 
ALEXANDER  H!  STEPHENS, 

President  of  the  Senate. 
I  certify  that  this  act  originated  in  the  Senate. 

JAMES  H.  NASH,  Secretary. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

<h'<l<:red,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed 
until  to-morrow  at  1  o'clock. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  72)  to  amend  an  act  passed  April  30,  1861, 
for  the  sequestration  of  estates,  property,  and  effects  of  alien  enemies; 
and  the  reported  amendment  having  been  agreed  to,  and  an  amend- 
ment being  proposed  b}r  Mr.  Clark, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  that  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill 
be  postponed  until  to-morrow, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson  that  the  bill  and  amendment  lie  on  the 
table, 

Mr.  Yancy  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  and  amendment  lie  on  the  table. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives^  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

^^^.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendments 
of  the  Senate  to  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  39.  An  act  making  appropriations  for  the  executive,  legislative,  and  judicial 
expenses  for  the  month  of  December,  1862;  and 

H.  R.  35.  An  act  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  clothing  and  shoes  for  the  Army. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  107)  to  authorize 
the  President  to  accept  and  place  in  the  service  certain  regiments  and  battalions 
heretofore  raised,  with  amendments;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the 
Senate. 

They  have  also  passed  the  following  Senate  bills: 

S.  115.  An  act  to  refund  to  the  State  of  Louisiana  the  excess  of  the  war  tax  over- 
paid by  her;  and 

S.  117.  An  act  to  repay  to  the  State  of  North  Carolina  the  excess  over  her  quota 
paid  by  her  into  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States  on  account  of  the  war  tax. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  88)  to  punish  insurrection  or  rebellion  against 
the  Confederate  States;  and 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ord<?red,  That  it  be  postponed  indefinitely. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  107)  to  authorize  the  President  to  accept 
and  place  in  the  service  certain  regiments  and  battalions  heretofore 
raised. 


436  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  7, 1862. 

The  first,  second,  and  third  amendments  having  been  agreed  to, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  fourth  amendment  by 
inserting  after  "Tennessee."  in  the  fifth  line,  the  words  "to  be  com- 
posed of  residents  of  said  district-: "  by  striking  out  the  word  "  shall" 
and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  word  ••may."  and  by  inserting  after 
•'President"  the  words  "when  in  his  opinion  the  public  interest  will 
be  promoted  thereby," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed, 

Resolved.  That  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendments  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  to  said  bill,  with  an  amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

Ordered,  That  the  President  pro  tempore  appoint  two  additional 
members  on  the  Committee  on  Engrossment  and  Enrollment:  and 

Mr.  Baker  and  Mr.  Peyton  were  appointed. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  building  of  certain  ves- 
sels of  war,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon.  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  on  the  6th  of 
October,  approved  and  signed  the  following  act: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  making  appropriation  for  the  defense  of  western  and  southern 
rivers. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  recognizing  the  existence 
of  war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  Stat«'>.  and 
concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods,  reported  it 
without  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmr-. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  resolution  submitted  by 
Mr.  Sparrow  on  yesterday,  declaring  as  the  sense  of  the  Senate  that 
field  officers  who  have  been  elected  or  promoted  by  seniority  should 
be  nominated  to  the  Senate. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr. 
Orr, 

Mr.  Orr  withdrew  the  same. 

Mr.  Sparrow  thru  modified  his  resolution  to  read  as  follows: 

R&olved,  That  in  the  opinion  of  tin-  Senate  all  otlicen<  elected  under  the  provisions 
of  the  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense,  approved  April  sixteen,  eighteen 


Oct.  7, 1862.]  SENATE.  437 

hundred  and  sixty-two,  are  entitled  to  receive  their  commissions  from  the  President 
without  nomination  to  and  confirmation  by  the  Senate,  and  that  all  promotions  under 
the  provisions  of  the  act  aforesaid  shall  be  made  by  the  appointment  of  the  President 
by  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Senate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis,  to  amend  the  resolution  by  striking  out  all 
after  the  word  " Resolved,"  and  inserting  as  follows: 

That  it  is,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Senate,  necessary  and  proper  that  field  officers  who 
have  been  elected  or  promoted  by  seniority  should  be  nominated  to  the  Senate, 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  amendment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  resolution, 

A  division  of  the  question  was  called  fof  by  Mr.  Henry;  and 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  that  portion  of  the  resolution  declaring 
as  the  sense  of  the  Senate  that  all  officers  elected  under  the  provisions 
of  the  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public  defense  are  entitled  to 
receive  their  commissions  from  the  President  without  nomination  to 
and  confirmation  by  the  Senate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  ^  '    " 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Clay,  Haynes,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Orr, 
Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who.  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Davis,  Henry,  Johnson,  and  Sparrow. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  that  portion  of  the  resolution  declaring 
that  all  promotions  under  the  provisions  of  the  act  aforesaid  shall  be 
made  by  the  appointment  of  the  President  by  and  with  the  advice  and 
consent  of  the  Senate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  M.  C. 
Butler,  W.  H.  Stiles,  William  B.  Ball,  Charles  H.  Simonton,  and  John 
T.  Morgan,  to  be  colonels;  Frank  Hampton,  John  S.  Garvin,  Joel 
R.  Griffin,  C.  E.  Lightfoot,  R.  Augustus  Bailey,  Thomas  J.  Berry, 
John  Critcher,  John  G.  Pressley,  to  be  lieutenant  colonels;  William 
McLaughlin,  W.  H.  Hundley,  T.  J.  Lipscomb,  Charles  C.  Jones, 
George  Jackson,  L.  F.  Terrell,  Melancthon  Smith,  John  Pelhain, 
H.  A.  Edmundson,  J.  M.  Mayo,  Edgar  Burroughs,  John  V.  Glover, 
James  B.  Anderson,  to  be  majors. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  2<Hh  ultimo)  the  nominations  of  A.  D.  Smith, 
J.  C.  S.  McDowell,  C.  J.  Colcock,  to  be  colonels;  Robert  L.  Doyle, 
K.  M.  Murchison,  T.  H.  Johnson,  to  be  lieutenant-colonels;  W.  F. 
Rapley,  George  W.  Imboden,  W.  B.  Tabb,  S.  D.  M.  Byrd,  A.  Ellis, 


438  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct. 7, 1862. 

John  Jenkins,  to  be  majors;  J.  E.  Klumph,  W.  K.  Bennett,  J.  Wyatt 
Jones,  George  Whittield,  Richard  S.  Cox,  Mun roe  Cheatham,  W.  A. 
Bradford,  W  .  W.  Pierce.  W .  I).  Beard,  George  W.  Winchester,  to  be 
brigade  quartermasters,  with  the  rank  of  major;  W.  C.  Sibley,  J.  L. 
Stockdale,  W.  H.  Dameron,  W.  W.  Guy,  William  H.  Ross,  to  be  brigade 
commissaries,  with  the  rank  of  major;  Charles  S.  Stringfellow,  Guy 
M.  Br}Tan,  John  H.  Richardson,  to  be  majors  in  the  Adjutant-General  a 
Department;  D.  W.  Vowles,  W.  T.  Taliaferro,  John  Ryan,  John  W. 
Lewis,  John  C.  Burch,  N.  Collin  Hughes,  to  be  captains  in  the  Adju- 
tant-General's Department;  D.  H.  Hamilton,  J.  H.  Lacy,  Elijah 
Hawkins,  Thomas  B.  Green,  George  D.  Wise,  R.  W.  Withers,  George 
M.  Pillow,  P.  C.  Warwick,  John  F.  Pargoud,  to  be  aids-de-camp,  with 
rank  of  first  lieutenant;  W.  H.  Moore,  C.  W.  Kennedy,  Marion  C. 
Riser,  Charles  A.  Bridewell,  Samuel  C.  Price,  R.  B.  Johnston,  M. 
McCarthy,  M.  W.  Page,  William  H.  Northrop,  J.  B.  Sharpe,  Edgar 
Miller,  J.  P.  McKinnie,  F.  D.  Irving,  S.  M.  Weakley,  William  S. 
Anderson,  to  be  assistant  quartermasters,  with  rank,  etc.,  of  captain; 
Lewis  W.  Means,  Fred.  H.  Sprague,  Irby  H.  Boggess,  Rodah  Horton, 
William  M.  Lock,  C.  P.  Bryson,  William  B.  Fitzpatrick,  Jesse  B.  Lee, 
Charles  A.  Slaughter,  J.  B.  Smith,  W.  S.  Martin,  T.  J.  O'Keefe,  J.  S. 
E.  Summey,  Samuel  Newman,  William  A.  Peden,  W.  G.  Henry,  H.  S. 
Bowen,  to  be  assistant  commissaries,  with  rank,  etc.,  of  captain;  A.  G. 
Brewer,  W.  R.  Stoddard,  William  Price,  M.  B.  Barrett,  John  McGill, 
William  W.  Pearson,  T.  Hodgson,  Ben.  M.  Miller,  to  be  chaplains; 
J.  G.  Johnston,  A.  Snowd.  Piggot,  Jesse  R.  McAfee,  Jos.  Saudek, 
A.  C.  Randolph,  John  B.  Fontaine,  E.  Sheppard,  A.  Atkinson,  S.  J. 
Farmer,  Richard  O.  Currey,  Benjamin  Franklin,  J.  P.  Du  Val,  W.  R. 
Capehart,  J.  H.  Foster,  C.  R.  Thomson,  William  S.  Love,  Charles 
H.  Ladd,  W.  H.  Amiss,  Waddy  Thompson,  I.  F.  Pearson,  W.  A. 
Holt,  W.  B.  Maney,  W.  L.  Davis,  to  be  surgeons;  G.  W.  Chisolm, 
William  V.  Bonner,  JohnT.  McDowell,  J.  F.  Stinson,  J.  R.  Boulware, 
J.  W.  Sharpe,  William  C.  Stewart,  B.  W.  Holcombe,  J.  B.  Pitts,  C.  P. 
Goodall,  T.  M.  C.  Rice,  Zachary  P.  Weaver,  I.  Berger,  William  P. 
Young,  to  be  assistant  surgeons;  George  B.  Hutcheson,  Henry  T. 
Coalter,  M.  Newman,  Irvine  L.  Johnson,  P.  H.  Thrash,  L.  L.  Good- 
rich, Cornelhis  Mebane,  J.  H.  Brigham,  Josiah  Home,  William  J. 
Hale,  John  T.  Buckner,  to  be  adjutants,  with  rank  and  pay  of  first 
lieutenants;  W.  A.  Broadwell,  to  be  lieutenant-colonel  in  the  Commis- 
sary Department;  George  D.  Alexander,  to  be  major  of  artillery, 
reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  was 

Besofoed,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  George 
G.  Garner,  George  W.  Brent.  W.  K.  Beard.  II.  W.  Walter,  to  be 
lieutenant-colonels  in  the  Adjutant-General's  Department;  William  S. 
Barton,  James  Barbour,  John  T.  Pickett,  Henry  E.  Peyton,  J.  Lyle 
Clarke,  R.  L.  Dabney,  Thomas  M.  Jack,  L.  R.  Page,  Peter  Mallett, 
Henry  Bryan,  James  M.  Goggin,  James  B.  Dorman,  William  G. 
Swanson,  G.  M.  Sorrel,  J.  W.  Fairfax,  Micajah  F.  Berry,  Michael 
R.  Clark,  S.  St.  George  Rogers,  R.  C.  Morgan,  \Y.  T.  Walthall,  J. 


Oct.7,l8f/_>.]  SENATE.  439 

L.  Cross,  T.  S.  Mclntosh,  B.  Sloan,  William  H.  Ker,  William  M. 
Low,  K.  Surget,  .!.  W.  Taylor.  Norman  R.  Fitz  Hugh,  Heros  von 
Borcke,  J.  T.'W.  Rairston,  B.  Barrow,  II.  S.  Bradford,  R.  D.  Crit- 
tenden,  T.  B.  Roy,  Thomas  S.  Mills,  Thomas  ,).  Clay,  T.  ,] .  Peyton, 
to  be  majors  in  the  Adjutant-General's  Department;  John  F.  Lay, 
Mallory  P.  King,  W.  A.  Smith,  John  M.  Otey,  Wilk.  Call,  Albert  M. 
Lea,  W.  B.  Myers,  Walter  Wrenn,  Thomas  Croxton,  Kinloch  Fal- 
coner, Dudley  D.  Pendleton,  G.  W.  McCauley,  -Joseph  L.  Robertson, 
James  C.  McRae,  R.  R.  Hutchinson,  W.  S.  Winder,  E.  P.  Bryan,  R. 
H.  Catlett,  (i.  W.  Alexander,  Henrv  Wirz,  James  W.  Pegram. 
Walter  K.  Martin,  Robert  H.  Archer.' A.  S.  Pendleton,  W.  T.  Fry, 
Beall  Hempstead,  Thomas  L.  Farish,  Tom  P.  Ochiltree,  Wright  C. 
Schaumburg,  John  S.  Braxton,  W.  M.  Reed,  J.  I).  Bradford,  D.  H. 
Poole,  G.  Campbell  Brown,  1).  W.  Flowerree,  JamesM.  Lough  bo  rough, 
Don  P.  Ilalsey,  J.  F.  Belton,  Welcome  G.  demons,  Benjamin  F.  Phillips, 
Thomas  II.  Malone,  Charles  Picket!,  Samuel  T.  BayhT,  George  William- 
son, Theodore  G.  Barker,  John  (T.  Meem,  jr.,  V.  J.  B.  Girardey,  S.  A. 
McClungr,  Samuel  A.  Ashe,  J.  F.  Girault.  Walter  E.  Winn,  L.  S.  Talbott, 
Thomas  Rowland,  James  Benagh,  W.  R.  Barksdale,  Clifton  H.  Smith, 
John  II.  New.  J.  D.  Darden,  John  Henry  Brown,  Charles  G.  Rogers, 
W.  A.  Goodman,  H.  H.  Harrison,  G.  I).  Bradford,  James  W.  Mangum. 
J.  II.  Peaive.  B.  F.  Blackburn,  J.  Dugue  Ferguson,  Nicholas  Fitz- 
hugh,  .Jos.  Manigault,  C.  A.  Seabrook,  W.  F.  Nance,  Edmund  H. 
Cummins,  W.  N.  Starke,  R.  W.  Wooley,  F.  T.  Hawks,  Edward 
White.  C.  M.  Selph,  D.  M.  Du  Bose,  to  be  captains  in  the  Adjutant- 
(leneral's  Department;  Thomas  J.  Turner,  John  M.  Wiley,  James  L. 
Fraser,  Joseph  C.  Habersham,  John  II.  Maury,  Alcee  Dupre,  A.  N.  T. 
Be  an  regard,  Edward  R.  Tarver,  James  D.  Darden,  James  D.  Gist, 
Reuben  W.  Blackwell.  George  W.  Peterkin.  A.  H.  Todd,  B.  F.  Hud- 
gins,  John  C.  Taylor,  E.  P.  Barbour,  R.  W.  Brown,  George  H.  Caper- 
ton,  flames  A.  Reid,  W.  N.  Wellington.  Oliver  H.  Thomas,  D.  P. 
Buckner,  Philip  T.  Button,  John X  Wise.  Benjamin  E.  Benton,  Robert 
A.  Hatcher.  W.  T.  Blakemorc,  Edmond  B.  Briggs,  Randolph  H. 
McKini.  Hugh  M.  Nelson.  II.  P.  Wallace.  J.  Cabell  Breckinridge, 
T.  S.  B.  Tucker.  Murray  F.  Taylor,  Maurice  H.  Garland,  A.  S. 
Hartridge,  Francis  Carter,  George  W.  Clayton,  William  M.  David- 
son, J.  Rutledge  Finegan.  William  Yerger.  A.  H.  Sevier,  E.  R.  Baird, 
Leonard  II.  Mangum,  C.  D.  Myers,  S.  M.  Hyams,  A.  N.  Parker, 
J.  R.  Jones,  Rufus  Shoemaker,  Dwight  Martin,  Elliott  Johnston, 
P.  E.  Bonford.  M.  D.  Bringier,  Joseph  G.  Morrison,  Robert  W.  An- 
derson, Thomas  S.  Hardee,  Edward  Scott,  Charles  M.  Harper,  J.  H. 
Linebough,  Henry  C.  Lee,  R.  Channing  Price,  William  Hazlehurst, 
J.  W.  Jamison,  Joseph  E.  Dwyer,  Edward  Cantwell,  R.  P.  Duncan, 
Jacob  Shepperd.  Francis  von  Phul,  to  be  aids-de-camp,  with  rank  of 
tirst  lieutenant. 

On  the  question. 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment  1 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

It.  W/VY/,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mi-.  Spurrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  ->»>th  instant  [ultimo])  the  nominations  of  Virgil 
S.  Murphey,  Samuel  McGowan,  John  B.  dimming,  Andrew  J.  May, 


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J.  Thompson  Brown,  Homy  M.  Rutledge,  W.  T.  Patton,  J.T.  Holtzelaw, 
J.  A.  Jaquoss,  David  Funsten,  Edward  Higgins,  John  L.  Black,  W.  R. 
Shivers,  A  C.  Wood.  Jerome  B.  Robertson,  J.  C.  G.  Key,  Henry  Forno, 
H.  B.  LAT>II,  John  B.  Palmer,  Dennis  D.  Ferebee,  John  V.  Moore.  Wil- 
liam P.  'Barclay,  T.  V.  Williams,  E.  T.  II.  Warren,  H.  B.  Strong,  Fran- 
cis T.  Nicholls.  R.  (i.  A.  Love,  to  be  colonels;  John  A.  Jones,  John 
McEnery,  E.  B.  White,  W.  E.  Pinkney,  James  G.  Cain,  L.  J.  Parr, 
Lewis  M.  Coleman,  Henry  P.  Thomas,  C.  C.  Flower  roe,  II  i  ram 
Hawkins,  John  B.  Palmer,  J.  H.  Wingtield,  F.  H.  Farrar,  jr..  M.  S. 
Lano-horne.  J.  D.  Twiggs,  M.  Nolan,  W.  T.  Dean.  Edward  Ivv, 
William  W.  Proffitt,  H.  B.  Granbury,  Boiling  H.  Holt.  T.  Stobo 
Farrow,  Emory  F.  Best,  F.  M.  Nix,"  S.  T.  Walker,  I).  B.  Penn, 
Nathaniel  Otfutt.  W.  P.  Winans.  Jefferson  M.  Lamar,  P.  H.  Nelson, 
Edward  McCrady,  jr.,  .lamias  H.  Fletcher,  St.  George  Tucker, 
Edmund  Pendleton,  H.  K.  Aiken,  Thomas  W.  Hooper,  G.  Wesley 
Clayton,  to  be  lieutenant-colonels;  Thomas  J.  Burnett,  John  II. 
Caldwell,  Duncan  Buie,  Frederick  N.  Ogden,  Tully  Graybill,  W.  .). 
Carter,  Joel  R.  Griffin,  James  S.  Gholston,  Lawrence  D.  Lallerstedt, 
James  Aiken,  George  W.  Connor,  William  G.  Delony,  J.  De  Baun, 
J.  D.  Waddell,  A.  A.  Swindler,  James  Strawbridge,  H.  A.  Herbert, 
James  Nelligan,  R.  H.  Anderson,  Joseph  Abney,  B.  B.  Smith,  W.  P. 
Townsend,  John  C.  Keener,  John  Grammer.  jr.,  R.  D.  Redden.  K. 
Otey,  James  H.  Huggins,  Samuel  J.  Winn,  H.  C.  Wood.  Joshua 
Stover,  T.  M.  Terry,  William  Monaghan,  Luther  J.  Glenn,  L.  W.  R. 
Blair,  W.  H.  Campbell,  Daniel  W.  Jones,  R,  A.  Wilkinson.  T.  C. 
Glover,  to  be  majors;  Tomlinson  Fort,  J.  B.  Richardson,  W.  K.  Lane. 
James  Cooper,  W.  H.  Sparks,  James  W.  Stringfellow,  Arthur  Shunt'. 
William  H.  Ross,  George  C.  Dent,  Alfred  L.  Hartridge,  -Alfred 
Chisholm,  Edmund  Rhett,  jr.,  James  Lowndes,  Paul  II.  Waring, 
Joseph  B.  Allston,  Henry  Buist,  to  be  captains:  J.  M.  Galbraith, 
Samuel  Hawes,  I.  W.  Brewer,  R.  C.  Kennedy,  William  Quirk,  George 
W.  Simpson,  Josiah  Bedon,  to  be  first  lieutenants;  Thomas  C.  Beau, 
Henry  J.  Porter,  A.  C.  Sorrel,  M.  E.  Croxton,  Andrew  Hero,  jr., 
C.  H.  C.  Brown,  J.  D.  Britton,  George  B.  De  Russey,  Frank  MeKlrov, 
William  M.  Dwight,  Edmund  P.  Dargan,  F.  H.  Perkins,  W.  E.  Hnger, 
George  Jonte,  George  C.  Cooper,  Bringier  Trist,  William  II.  Grim- 
ball,  Walter  B.  Griffin,  Horace  A.  Crane,  J.  Lewis  Wardlaw,  to  be 
second  lieutenants;  William  Norris,  W.  N.  Barker,  J.  H.  Alexander, 
Thomas  H.  Clagett,  Eicon  Jones,  M.  T.  Davidson,  J.  H.  Manning, 
R.  H.  T.  Adams,  R.  E.  Wilbourn,  Richard  E.  Frayser,  to  be  signal 
officers,  with  the  rank  of  captain  of  infantry;  J.  Bankhead,  P.  H. 
Vermilion,  Samuel  Leidy,  Joseph  Kenny,  E.  S.  Gregory,  G.  Ver- 
million,  Richard  D.  Murphy,  Hubert C.Ashbrook,  William  L.  M>  Lane, 
Charles  V.  Cosby,  to  be  signal  sergeant*!,  with  rank  of  sergeant;  I.  M. 
St.  John,  to  be  superintendent  of  Niter  Corps,  with  rank,  etc.,  of  major 
of  artillery;  Richard  Morton,  Frederick  JL  Smith,  R.  H.  Temple, 
Isaac  Read,  to  be  assistant  superintendents,  with  rank,  etc.,  of  captain 
of  artillery;  Robert  C.  Morton,  James  H.  Matthews,  James  F.  Jones, 
Henry  F.  Reardon,  B.  A.  Stovall,  John  W.  Pearce.  R.  Lamar  Sprigg, 
to  be  subordinates,  with  rank,  etc.,  of  first  lieutenant  of  artillei\. 
reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 


Oct.  8, 1862.]  SENATE.  441 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  A\  as 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  26th  instant  [ultimo])  the  nomination  of  P.  J.  Sinclair 
to  be  lieutenant-colonel,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

<  h'dered,  That  said  nomination  be  postponed  till  the  next  session  of 
Congress. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  to  reconsider  the  vote  confirming1  the 
nomination  of  B.  F.  Blackburn  to  be  captain, 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  said  nomination  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  4th  instant)  the  nominations  of  Llo}Td  J.  Beall  to  be 
colonel;  Henry  B.  Tyler  to  be  lieutenant-colonel;  George  H.  Terrett 
to  be  major;  Israel  Greene  to  be  adjutant,  with  rank  of  major;  Algernon 
S.  Taylor  to  be  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of  major;  Richard  T. 
Allison  to  be  paymaster,  with  the  rank  of  major;  John  D.  Simms, 
Jacob  Read,  John  R.  F.  Tattnall,  Andrew  J.  Hays,  George  Holmes, 
Reuben  T.  Thorn,  A.  C.  Van  Benthuysen,  Julius  E.  Meiere,  George 
P.  Turner,  Thomas  S.  Wilson,  to  be  captains;  Calvin  L.  Sayre,  Becket 
K.  Howell,  Richard  H.  Henderson,  David  G.  Raney,  James  R.  Y. 
Fendall,  Thomas  P.  Gw37nn,  James  Thurston,  Francis  II.  Cameron, 
James  F.  Claiborne,  Fergus  MacRee,  to  be  first  lieutenants;  David 
Bradford  to  be  second  lieutenant,  reported  the  same. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  they  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOKER  8,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion, 

Ordered,  That  the  Hon.  Benj.  II.  Hill  have  leave  of  absence  from 
the  Senate  during  the  remainder  of  the  present  session. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to: 

AVWm/,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Jndidary  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the 
expediency  of  reporting,  at  the  next  session  of  Congress,  a  bill  providing  for  the 
enumeration  of  the  white  inhabitants,  free  colored  people,  and  slaves  of  the  several 

States. 

Mr.  Hill  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  considered 
and  agreed  to: 

Repaired,  That  the  President  inform  the  Senate  by  what  authority  of  law  military 
officers  along  the  several  railroad  lines  are  seizing  produce  and  provisions,  the  prop- 


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erty  of  private  individuals,  and  by  what  authority  of  law  military  officers  are 
prohibiting  the  transportation  of  produce  and  provisions  from  one  State  of  this  Con- 
federacy to  another. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  sundry 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following'  bills: 

H.  R.  31.  An  act  for  the  relief  of  John  Hunter,  collector  of  cus- 
toms and  agent  of  the  marine  hospital  at  the  port  of  Natchez,  Miss. ; 

H.  R.  33.  An  act  to  authorize  the  establishment  of  camps  of  instruc- 
tion, and  the  appointment  of  officers  to  command  the  same; 

H.  R.  37.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  staff  departments  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,"  approved  March  14,  18(51;  and 

8.  62.  An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  military  duty,  and  to 
repeal  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enroll- 
ment for  service  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States,"  approved 
April  21,  1862. 

The  President  pro  tern  pore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Printing  be  instructed  to  inquire  into  the  expe- 
diency of  having  one  thousand  copies  of  the  conscript  acts  and  the  act  in  relation  to 
exemptions  printed  for  the  use  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and 

On  the  question, 

To  agree  thereto? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  the  resolution  was  not  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Henry  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  122)  to  regulate  the  pay  of  the  messenger  to  the  President; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secreta^  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  following  joint  resolutions: 

H.  R.  1.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Col.  John  II.  Morgan  and  the 
officers  and  men  under  his  command; 

H.  R.  2.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Gen.  Joseph  E.  Johnston  and 
the  officers  and  soldiers  under  his  command; 

H.  R.  3.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Maj.-Gen.  T.  J.  Jackson  and 
the  officers  and  men  under  his  command; 

H.  R.  4.  Joint  resolution  tendering  the  thanks  of  Congress  to  (Jen. 


Oct.  8, 1862.]  SENATE.  443 

Robert  E.  Leo  and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command  for  the 
victories  on  the  Chickahominy; 

If.  R.  f>.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Col.  N.  Bedford  Forrest  and 
the  oHicers  and  soldiers  under  his  command; 

H.  It.  0.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Maj.  Gen.  Earl  Van  Dorn  and 
the  officers  and  soldiers  under  his  command,  and  the  citizens  of  Vicks- 
burg,  Mississippi; 

H.  li.  7.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Major-General  Breckinridge 
and  his  army; 

II.  It.  8.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Col.  Thomas  G.  Larnar  and 
the  officers  and  men  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Secessionville; 

H.  R.  10.  Joint  resolution  of  thanks  to  Commodore  J.  E.  Mont- 
gomery and  the  officers  and  men  under  his  command  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  on  the  tenth  of  May  and  sixth  of  June,  eighteen 
hundred  and  sixt3r-two;  and 

H.  R.  1-1.  Joint  resolution  on  the  late  victories  and  the  crossing  of 
the  Potomac  by  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia, 
reported  them  severally  without  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

O/-(/< /'«/,  That  they  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Lewis,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  li9)  authorizing  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  borrow 
of  the  States  composing  the  Southern  Confederacy,  in  their  individual 
character  of  States,  a  sum  not  to  exceed  one  hundred  and  fifty  millions 
of  dollars,  reported  it  with  an  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Lewis. 

Ordered,  That  said  bill  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative 
Calendar. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  8U)  for  the  relief  of  the  Bible  Society  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

()r< I <-r>-< I.  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

RwJved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

(>r<li-r,-d,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes.  that  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  considera- 
tion of  the  joint  resolution  (S.  16)  relative  to  provost-marshals. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  *•'      " 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are: 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark.  Ilaynes,  Hill,  Lewis,  Oldham,  Orr,  Preston, 
Semmes.  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Davis,  Henry.  Hunter,  Johnson,  Phelan.  Sparrow,  and 
Wigfall. 

So  the  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  joint  resolution  (S.  10)  relative  to  provost-marshals. 


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The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  following  amendment  proposed 
by  Mr.  Oldham,  viz: 

After  ''Confederacy."  in  the  eighth  line  of  the  first  section,  insert  the 
words 

or  to  require  such  citizens  to  carry  military  passes  as  authority  to  travel  within  the 
limits  of  the  Confederate  States,  except  when  crossing  the  lines  of  an  army  actually 
in  the  field, 

Mr.  Oldham  withdrew  the  same. 

No  further  amendment  being  proposed,  the  resolution  was  reported 
to  the  Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 
On  the  question, 

Shall  this  resolution  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time? 
Mr.  Oldham  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -j  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Haynes,  Hill,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel, 
Oldham,  Orr,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Davis,  Henry,  Phelan,  and  Sparrow. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  resolution  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  resolution  now  pass? 

Mr.  Semmes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  resolution  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as 
aforesaid. 

Ordei*ed,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  reconsideration  of  the  bill  (S.  73)  entitled 
"An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  'An  act  for  the  establishment  and 
organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America,'  approved  twenty-sixth  February,  eighteen  hundred  and 
sixty-one,"  returned  by  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  with 
his  objections;  and 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  -j  ^  as  -.^ 

The  vote  being  taken  by  yeas  and  nays  as  required  by  the  Consti- 
tution, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Haynes,  Orr,  Phelan,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  a  if. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Mitchel,  Preston, 
Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

So  it  was 


Oct.  8, 1862.]  SENATE.  445 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  do  not  pass,  two-thirds  of  the  Senate  not 
agreeing  thereto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  53.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide 
for  the  public  defense,"  approved  April  16,  1862,  and  the  act  to 
amend  the  same,  approved  September  27,  1862; 

S.  106.  An  act  to  organize  military  courts  to  attend  the  Army  of 
the  Confederate  States  in  the  field,  and  to  define  the  powers  of  said 
courts; 

S.  115.  An  act  to  refund  to  the  State  of  Louisiana  the  excess  of  the 
war  tax  overpaid  by  her; 

S.  117.  An  act  to  repay  to  the  State  of  North  Carolina  the  excess 
over  her  quota  paid  by  her  into  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States 
on  account  of  the  war  tax; 

H.  R.  35.  An  act  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  clothing  and 
shoes  for  the  Armv; 

H.  R.  39.  An  act  making  appropriations  for  the  executive,  legisla- 
tive, and  judicial  expenses  of  the  Government  for  the  month  of 
December,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two;  and 

H.  R.  40.  An  act  to  provide  shoes  for  the  Army. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

Mr.  Wigfall  submitted  the  following  motion  for  consideration: 

O/'<f<  /•' '/,  That  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  8)  to 
increase  the  pa}T  of  privates  and  noncommissioned  officers  in  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  be  reconsidered. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  Octobers,  1862. 
To'the  Senate: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  in  response  to 
your  resolution  of  the  1st  instant,  submitting  copies  of  all  orders  which  have  issued 
from  the  War  Department  suspending  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus. 

It  will  be  observed  that  in  some  cases,  in  addition  to  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of 
habeas  corpus,  all  civil  jurisdiction  (with  the  exception  specified)  was  also  suspended. 

But  the  criminal  jurisdiction  of  the  ordinary  courts  has  been  in  no  instance  inter- 
fered with,  their  action  in  all  such  cases  being  regarded  as  an  assistance  and  not  an 
obstacle  to  the  military  authorities  in  accomplishing  the  purposes  of  the  procla- 
mations. 

The  authority  to  suspend  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  having  expired  by  the  limita- 
tion set  in  the  act  approved  April  19,  1862,  I  have  only  to  add  that  the  writ  is  now 
nowhere  suspended  by  action  of  the  Executive. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

(>/•</,  •/•/  </.  That  the  message  and  accompanying  documents  be  laid  on 
the  table  and  printed. 


446  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct. 8, 1862. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States  of .  1  mcricn: 

The  near  approach  of  the  day  fixed  for  your  adjournment  induces  me  to  renew 
certain  recommendations  made  at  the  commencement  of  the  session,  and  for  which 
legislation  has  not  yet  provided.  The  subject  of  the  efficiency  of  the  Army  is  one  of 
paramount  importance,  and  the  letter  of  the  Secretary  of  War  herewith  submitted 
has  been  elicited  by  correspondence  with  the  generals  of  our  armies  in  the  field, 
whose  practical  experience  of  the  evils  resulting  from  the  defects  in  our  present  sys- 
tem entitles  their  opinion  to  great  weight. 

An  army  without  discipline  and  instruction  can  not  be  relied  on  for  purposes  of 
defense,  still  less  for  operations  in  an  enemy's  country.  It  is  in  vain  to  add  men  and 
munitions  unless  we  can  at  the  same  time  give  to  the  aggregated  mass  the  character 
and  capacity  of  soldiers.  The  discipline  and  instruction  required  for  its  efficiency 
can  not  be  imparted  without  competent  officers.  No  power  now  exists  by  law  for 
securing  such  officers  to  nil  vacancies  when  elections  and  promotions  fail  to  accom- 
plish the  object. 

Extreme  cases  ought  not  to  furnish  a  rule,  yet  some  provision  should  be  made  to 
meet  evils,  even  exceptional,  in  a  matter  so  vitally  affecting  the  safety  of  our  troops. 
Tender  consideration  for  worthless  and  incompetent  officers  is  but  another  name  for 
cruelty  toward  the  brave  men  who  fall  sacrifices  to  these  defects  of  their  leaders.  It 
is  not  difficult  to  devise  a  proper  mode  of  obviating  this  evil.  The  law  authorizes 
the  refusal  to  promote  officers  who  are  found  incompetent  to  fill  vacancies  and  the 
promotion  of  their  juniors  in  their  stead;  but  instances  occur  in  which  no  uflitvr 
remaining  in  a  regiment  is  fit  to  be  promoted  to  the  grade  of  colonel,  and  no  officer 
remaining  in  a  company  is  competent  to  command  it  as  captain.  Legislation  pro- 
viding for  the  selection,  in  such  cases,  of  competent  officers  from  other  regiments  of 
the  same  State,  affords  a  ready  remedy  fur  this  evil,  as  well  as  for  the  case  when 
officers  elected  are  found  unfit  for  the  positions  to  which  they  may  be  chosen.  This 
selection  can  be  made  in  such  manner  as  may  seem  to  Congress  most  advisable;  but 
this  or  some  other  remedy  is  indispensable  for  filling  numerous  vacancies  now 
existing. 

While  this  deficiency  of  competent  officers  exists  in  some  cases,  there  is  a  large 
excess  in  others.  Numerous  regiments  and  companies  have  been  so  reduced  by  the 
casualties  of  war,  by  sickness  and  other  causes,  as  to  be  comparatively  useless  under 
the  present  organization.  There  are  companies  in  the  Army  in  which  the  number 
of  officers  exceeds  that  of  privates  present  for  duty,  and  regiments  in  which  the 
number  of  such  privates  does  not  exceed  that  which  is  required  for  a  single  effective 
company.  The  cost  of  supporting  the  Army,  already  a  very  heavy  burden  on  the 
resources  of  the  country,  is  thus  increased  to  an  extravagant  extent.  But  this  is  of 
secondary  importance  compared  with  the  inefficiency  which  results  from  this  con- 
dition of  things.  Some  legislation  which  shall  provide  for  the  consolidation  of  com- 
panies and  regiments  when  thus  reduced  in  numbers,  and  where  conscripts  can  not 
be  obtained  from  a  State  in  sufficient  numbers  for  filling  the  ranks,  is  of  pressing 
necessity;  and  a  deep  sense  of  duty  impels  me  to  repeat  that  no  consideration  for  the 
officers  who  may  be  unfortunately  deprived  of  commands  ought  or  can  safely  be 
permitted  to  obstruct  this  salutary  reform. 

It  may  be  proper  to  remark  that  the  necessity  for  this  consolidation  and  the  con- 
sequent discharging  of  tried  and  meritorious  officers  will  obviously  lie  increased  l>y 
all  legislative  action  permitting  new  organizations  to  be  formed  <«f  men  who  by  the 
I iro visions  of  the  conscript  law  were  directed  to  IHJ  incorporated  into  existing  com- 
panies and  regiments. 

JEFFERSON   DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  119)  aul  liorixing  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury 
to  IKHTOW  of  the  States  composing  the  Southern  Confederacy,  in  their 


Oct.  8, 1862.]  SENATE.  447 

individual  character  of  States,  a  sum  not  to  exceed  one  hundred  and 
fifty  millions  of  dollars. 

The  reported  amendment  having  been  agreed  to,  and  no  further 
amendment  being  proposed,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate  and 
the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  the  title  was  amended. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act  to 
authorize  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  borrow  money  of  the  sev- 
eral States." 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Sparrow  (b}*-  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  123)  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  Army,  and  to  provide 
for  filling  vacancies  in  certain  cases; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
fourth  section  thereof  and  inserting: 

SEC.  4.  That  in  all  cases  when  a  board  of  inquiry  shall  declare  that  a  field  officer, 
elected  or  prompted  by  seniority,  is  unfit  to  discharge  the  duties  of  his  office  by 
reason  of  disability  orincompetency,  there  shall  be  a  regular  advance  in  rank  of  all 
field  officers,  inferior  in  rank  to  the  officer  thus  declared  to  be  disabled  or  incompe- 
tent, who  shall  have  been  decided  to  be  able  and  competent  for  their  respective  posi- 
tions so  far  as  to  constitute  the  senior  captain  of  a  company,  major  of  the  battalion, 
squadron,  or  regiment,  to  which  the  said  disabled  or  incompetent  officer  belonged. 
All  commissioned  officers  of  the  company  from  which  the  said  senior  captain  has 
been  promoted  shall  be  regularly  advanced  in  rank,  provided  they  have  been 
decided  to  be  able  and  competent  to  discharge  the  duties  of  their  respective  positions; 
and  an  election  shall  then  be  held  to  fill  the  vacancy  thus  occasioned  in  the  office  of 
the  lowest  commissioned  officer. 

SEC.  5.  Be  it  further  enacted,  That  when  a  board  of  inquiry  may  declare  that  any 
commissioned  officer  of  a  company  elected  or  promoted  by  seniority  is  disabled  or 
incompetent  to  perform  the  duties  of  his  office,  there  shall  be  a  regular  advance  in 
rank  of  all  commissioned  officers  inferior  to  the  said  officer  who  have  been  declared 
to  be  able  and  competent  to  discharge  the  duties  of  their  respective  positions,  and  an 
election  shall  be  held  to  fill  the  vacancy  occasioned  in  the  office  of  the  lowest  com- 
missioned officer. 

SEC.  6.  That  the  board  of  inquiry  mentioned  in  the  previous  sections  of  this  act 
shall  make  no  examination  of  any  officer  promoted  by  seniority  or  elected,  except 
upon  application  made  by  the  colonel  of  a  regiment,  for  all  officers  of  and  below  the 
grade  of  captain,  and  on  the  application  of  a  brigadier-general,  or  other  general  of 
superior  rank,  for  all  field  officers:  Provided,  That  no  such  application  shall  be  enter- 
tained unless  made  within  three  months  after  the  promotion  or  election  of  any 
officer — and  as  to  officers  promoted  or  elected  prior  to  the  passage  of  this  act,  no  such 
examination  shall  take  place  unless  the  application  be  made  within  sixty  days  after 
the  approval  of  this  act:  Provided,  That  any  officer  being  once  examined  shall  not 
be  subject  to  reexamination  on  any  subsequent  promotion. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yance}-,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  by 
Mr.  Phelan  by  inserting  after  " field,"  line  2,  section  1,  the  words  "or 
company;''  by  striking  out  all  of  the  first  section  from  "incompetency," 
in  the  fifth  line,  to  "positions,"  in  the  twentieth  line,  and  inserting  in 
lieu  thereof  the  words  "the  next  in  rank  shall  be  promoted  to  fill  the 
vacancy  thus  created;"  and  by  striking  out  the  second  section, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be 
postponed  to  and  made  the  special  order  for  to-morrow  at  1  o'clock, 
and  that  the  bill  and  amendments  be  printed, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  bill  be  postponed  indefinitely, 


448  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.8,1862. 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  Avhich  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put. 

Shall  the  bill  be  postponed  indefinitely ' 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -  x-1  a>  „ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  yeas  and  nays  1  icing  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Clark,  Haynes,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldhaiii, 
Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  and  Yancey. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Mes>r>.  Clay,  Davis,  Henry,  Phelan,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall,  that  the  last-mentioned  vote  be  recon- 
sidered, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  said  bill  be  postponed  indefinitely. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  Primus  Emerson,  Edward  Haven,  jr., 
and  others  to  fit  out  vessels  to  operate  against  the  common  enemy  was 
read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Naval 
Affairs. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  recognizing  the  exist- 
ence of  war  between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  States,  and 
concerning  letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered^  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  building  of  certain 
\  ousels  of  war;  and  no  amendment  being  made,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resol/ved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordefed,  That  the  Secretaiy  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Clay  submitted  the  following  motion  for  consideration: 

Ordered,  That  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  pro- 
vide for  the  building  of  certain  vessels  of  war  be  reconsidered. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederati  Mnt,*.- 
I  herewith  transmit  a  letter  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  in  relation  lo  the 

fiscal  affairs  of  our  Government,  and  invite  for  its  statements  your  special  attention. 
The  propriety  of  providing  for  the  payment  of  every  loan  or  use  of  Government 

credit  by  an  adequate  tax  is  too  olivious  to  require  argument. 

Though  the  day  of  payment  may  l>e  postponed,  as  to  some  extent  in  the  conduct 

of  great  wars  it  mast,  still  there  must  be  such  assurance  of  future  payment  a>  io 

maintain  the  cr«-dit  of  the  Government*  or  there  will  be  a  consequent  depreciation 

of  its  currency  and  a  proj>ortionate  increase  of  the  burden  which  the  j>eople  must 

have  hereafter  to  bear. 


SENATE.  449 

I  trunt  it  will  be  possible  for  the  wisdom  of  Congress  in  some  manner  to  secure  the 
result  sought  for  in  the  propositions  submitted  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
EXECUTIVE  OFFICE, 

Richmond,  October  8,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  6th  instant)  the  nominations  of  E.  Greer  to  be 
brigadier-general;  W.  H.  Toon  to  be  lieutenant-colonel;  F.  T.  J. 
Brandon,  John  H.  Tillinghast,  to  be  chaplains;  L.  Du  Bos,  J.  F.  Crosby, 
F.  S.  De  Wolfe,  to  be  captains  in  the  Adjutant- General's  Department; 
Charles  L.  Mathews,  John  D.  Myrick,  James  P.  Smith,  T.  B.  Mackall, 
B.  G.  Duval,  to  be  aids-de-camp,  with  rank  of  first  lieutenant;  A. 
Kerr  Leigh,  L.  B.  Taylor,  William  O.  Burton,  W.  H.  Harris,  to  be 
assistant  quartermasters,  with  rank  of  captain;  John  O.  Heriot  to  be 
assistant  commissary,  with  rank  of  captain;  J.  Wood  Davidson,  Samuel 
J.  Cumming,  Robert  Aldrich,  to  be  adjutants,  with  rank,  etc.,  of  first 
lieutenant,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  all  of  said  nomina- 
tions be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  wits 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hill,  that  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  consideration 
of  the  motion  submitted  by  him  on  the  4th  instant,  to  reconsider  the 
vote  rejecting  the  nomination  of  Jos.  R.  Davis  to  be  brigadier-general, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legislative 
session, 

It  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr.  Hill, 

It  was  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr. 
Hill,  on  the  4th  instant,  to  reconsider  the  vote  rejecting  the  nomination 
of  Jos.  R.  Davis  to  be  brigadier-general. 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

That  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legislative  session, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

That  the  Senate  adjourn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  on  the  motion  to  reconsider  the  vote 
rejecting  the  nomination  of  Jos.  R.  Davis, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Jos.  R. 
Davis  to  be  brigadier-general? 

C  J — VOL  2- 


450  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  9, 1862. 

Mr.  Henry  demanded  the  question;  which  wa.s  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put. 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Jos.  R. 
Davis  to  be  brigadier-general '. 

i  Yeas  13 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -\  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hill.  Hunter.  Johnson,  Lewis, 
Mitchel.  Peyton.  Phelan,  Semmes.  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clark,  Clay,  Davis.  Oldham,  Orr.  and  Preston. 

So  it  wa- 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Jos.  R.  Davis  to  be  brigadier-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of 
the  President. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND.  V.\.,  Octobers,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  correcting  mis- 
takes in  certain  nominations  recently  sent  in,  to  which  I  invite  your  special  attention. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  October  8,  7." 

SIR:  I  recommend  the  following  correction  of  names  in  the  nomination  list  sent 
from  this  Department  September  24,  1862,  viz: 

F.  W.  Kil patrick  to  be  colonel  of  regLnent  Palmetto  Sharpshooters,  instead  of 
J.  W.  Kilpatrick,  as  nominated. 

W.  D.  Simpson  to  be  lieutenant-colonel  of  the  Fourteenth  South  Carolina  Regi- 
ment, instead  of  W.  D.  Simpkins,  as  nominated. 

I  recommend  also  the  withdrawal  of  the  nomination  of  A.  Coward,  to  be  colonel 
of  the  Fifth  South  Carolina  Regiment. 

I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  the  PRESIDENT. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

THURSDAY,  OCTOBER  9,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (S.  120)  to  raise  mone^  for  the  support  of  the  Government. 
reported  it  with  an  amendment  by  way  of  substitute  therefor. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan.  that  the  hill  and  amendment  be  printed 
and  made  the  special  order  for  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  120)  last  mentioned. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan.  that  the  further  consideration  thereof  be 
postponed  to  and  made  the  special  order  for  to-morrow  at  12  o'clock, 


Oct.  9, 1862.]  SENATE.  451 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill 
be  postponed  to  '2  o'clock  to-day. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  be  postponed  to 
and  made  the  special  order  for  12  o'clock  to-day. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

AV.W/v'7,  That  the  Sergeant-at-Arms  be  authorized  to  rent  or  lease  suitable  rooms 
for  the  use  of  the  standing  committees  of  the  Senate,  and  to  have  the  same  furnished 
and  ready  for  use  at  the  opening  of  the  next  session  of  Congress. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (S.  91)  to  authorize  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of 
habeas  corpus. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes, 

Ordered,  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
to-morrow. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  86)  to  establish  the  court  for  the  investigation  of 
claims  against  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

o/'J,  r«f.  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  until 
the  second  Monda}T  in  January  next. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  .114)  for  the  relief  of  certain  officers  of  the  Navy 
and  of  the  Marine  Corps;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Oi'i.lti'rd.  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  the  President  pro  tempore  appoint  two  additional 
members  on  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs;  and 

Mr.  Davis  and  Mr.  Johnson  were  appointed. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  110)  to  amend  the  several  acts  for  the  establish- 
ment and  organization  of  the  general  staff  of  the  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 

Add  the  following  additional  section: 

SEC.  2.  That  the  first  section  of  the  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  organization  of 
the  staff  departments  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,"  approved 
March  fourteen,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-one,  be  amended  by  adding  to  the  Adju- 
tant and  Inspector  General's  Department  one  assistant  adjutant-general,  with  the  rank 
of  colonel, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  hour  of  12  o'clock  having  arrived,   • 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (S.  120)  to  raise  nione}"  for  the  support  of  the 
Government. 

After  debate, 


JOURNAL    <>F    THE  [001.9,1862. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 

'W.  /•"/.  That  the  bill  be  tran.-ferred  to  the  Secret  Lrgi.-lative 
Calendar. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yam-ey. 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Repre-enta- 
tivo-.  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representative?  have  passed  bills  of  the  following 
titles,  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  41.  An  act  supplemental  to  an  act  to  authorize  the  Secretary  <>f  the  Treas- 
ury to  pay  district  collectors  in  certain  cases,  approved  April  11.  1862;  and 

H.  R.  42.  An  act  to  fix  the  pay  and  mileage  of  delegates  from  the  several  Indian 
nations  authorized  to  have  delegates  under  their  respective  treaties. 

The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  having  returned  to  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives the  bill  (H.  R.  23)  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization 
of  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  March  6, 
1861,  with  his  objections  thereto,  the  House  of  Representatives,  upon  reconsideration, 
refused  to  pass  said  bill. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  State-,  by  Mr. 
B.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  8th  instant,  approved 
and  signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  53.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  further  provide  for  the  public 
defense,"  approved  April  16, 1862,  and  the  act  to  amend  the  same,  approved  Septem- 
ber 27,  1862; 

S.  115.  An  act  to  refund  to  the  State  of  Louisiana  the  excess  of  the  war  tax  over- 
paid by  her;  and 

S.  117.  An  act  to  repay  to  the  State  of  Xorth  Carolina  the  excess  over  her  quota 
paid  by  her  into  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States  on  account  of  the  war  tax. 

The  "President  has  to-day  approved  and  signed  the  following  act: 

S.  106.  An  act  to  organize  military  courts  to  attend  the  Army  of  the  Confederate 
States  in  the  field,  and  to  define  the  powers  of  said  courts. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

>K<  KKT    SKSSION. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consideration 
of  the  bill  (S.  120)  to  raise  money  for  the  support  of  the  Government. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out.  section  1. 
linei.  the  word  "  impress"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof  the  words 
**  if.  after  reasonable  effort,  he  can  not  purchase,  then  to  impress  so 
much  as  will  amount  in  aggregate  to," 

After  debate. 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question:  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey.  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section  1. 
line  4.  after  the  word  "cotton."  the  words  "and  twenty-rive  thousand 
hogsheads  of  tobacco." 

ft  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey.  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the 
first  section  the  words  "at  cents  per  pound"  and  inserting  in 

lieu  thereof  the  words  *;  at  their  full  market  value  for  such  bonds," 


Oct.  9, 1862.]  SENATE.  453 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  to  amend  the  amendment  proposed  b}' 
Mr.  Yancey,  by  adding  thereto  the  words  kt  not  to  exceed  twenty  cents 
per  pound," 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being-  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Yancey, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  that  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the  amend- 
ment last  mentioned  be  reconsidered, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan. 

Ordered,  That  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until  8  o'clock  p.  m. 

8  O'CLOCK  p.  M. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  consideration 
of  the  bill  (S.  120)  to  raise  money  for  the  support  of  the  Government. 

The  question  being  on  agreeing  to  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr. 
Brown,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  agreeing  to  the  following  amend- 
ment, viz: 

Strike  out  of  the  first  section  the  words  "at  cents  per  pound"  and  insert  in 

lieu  thereof  the  words  "at  their  full  market  value  for  such  bonds," 

it  was  put;  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  said  amendment  being  again  under  consideration,  and  having 
been  modified  by  inserting  after  the  word  u bonds"  the  words  ''not 
less  than  twelve  and  a  half  cents,  or  over  eighteen  cents  per  pound  for 
cotton,  according  to  quality;  and  not  less  than  fifteen  cents  or  over 
thirty-five  cents  per  pound  for  tobacco,  according  to  quality," 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  as  modified  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
first  section  the  following  independent  section: 

SEC.  — .  That  all  such  cotton  and  tobacco,  which  may  be  sold  or  hypothecated  to 
foreign  governments  at  peace  with  the  Confederate  States,  or  the  subjects  of  such 
foreign  governments  not  domiciled  in  the  Confederate  States,  or  resident  therein,  and 
who  arc  not  alien  enemies  or  citizens  of  the  United  States,  may  be  transported  to  the 
seamast  and  thence  exported  by  sea  from  any  port  or  place  within  the  limits  of  the 
Confederate  States,  notwithstanding  such  port  or  place  may  now  or  hereafter  be  in 
the  possession  of  the  enemy,  and  such  cotton  and  tobacco,  so  sold  or  hypothecated 
by  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States,  shall  not  be  destroyed  to  prevent  the 
same  from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy  so  long  as  the  same  remains  the  prop- 
erty of  such  foreign  governments  or  subjects;  and  no  transfer  or  sale  thereof  by  such 
foreign  governments  or  subjects  while  said  cotton  or  tobacco  is  within  the  Confeder- 
ate Statt-s  shall  be  valid  unless  tin-  same  be  made  to  another  foreign  government  or 
subject  at  peace  with  the  Confederate  States,  and  any  such  transfer  or  sale  made  in 
violation  of  this  act  shall  operate  as  a  forfeiture  of  the  cotton  or  tobacco  so  sold  or 
transferred  ti>  the  use  of  the  Confederate  States:  Provided,  however,  That  such  foreign 
gt  ivernments  shall  guarantee  that  such  cotton  and  tobacco  owned  by  or  hypothecated 
to  them  or  their  subjects  as  aforesaid  shall  not  be  seized  or  appropriated  by  the  enemy 
while  the  same  remains  within  the  boundaries  or  jurisdiction  of  the  Confederate 
States. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  proposed  amendment  by  strik- 
ing out  the  proviso  thereto, 


454  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct. 9, 1862. 

It  M;IS  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Yam-ry. 
:i>  amended. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  tilling  the  blank  in  the 
second  section  with  "ten  thousand  dollars." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  tilling  the  blank  in  the 
third  section  with  "one  hundred  thousand." 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
fourth  section  the  following  independent  section: 

SEC.  — .  That  in  case  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  shall  not  be  able  to  purchase 
all  of  the  cotton  or  tobacco  authorized  to  be  purchased  under  the  provisions  of  this 
act,  he  in  hereby  authorized  to  seize,  impress,  and  take  possession  from  the  owners  or 
possessors  of  cotton  and  tobacco,  who  own  or  possess  more  than  ten  hales  of  cotton 
or  four  hogsheads  of  tobacco,  except  such  cotton  or  tobacco  as  may  have  been  pur- 
chased from  the  Government,  a  sufficient  number  of  bales  of  cotton  and  hogsheads 
of  tobacco  to  make  up  the  number  authorized  to  be  purchased  under  this  act,  said 
impressment  to  be  made  from  all  such  owners  or  possessors  pro  rata.  in  proportion 
to  the  number  of  bales  or  hogsheads  owned  or  possessed  by  them,  and  the  owners 
or  possessors  thereof  shall  be  compensated  by  the  delivery  of  bonds  or  stock  as  they 
may  prefer,  in  the  manner  hereinbefore  provided. 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Haynes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded. 

Pending  which, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  that  the  Senate  adjourn. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  then  recurring  under  the  operation  of  the  call  for  the 
question;  it  was  put,  and 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  the  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the  fifth 
section  the  following  independent  section: 

SEC.  — .  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  may,  from  time  to  time,  appoint  and 
dismiss  such  agents  as  he  may  deem  requisite  to  carry  into  effect  the  provisions  of 
this  act.  Their  compensation  shall  be  a  brokerage  upon  the  business  completed  by 
them  at  such  rates  as  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  shall  adjust  by  general  regulat  i<  >n-. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  sixth 
section  thereof, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment.  v\y.: 

Strike  out  all  after  the  enacting  clause  and  insert: 

That  all  cotton  and  tobacco  now  on  hand  or  hereafter  obtained  in  exchange  for 
t>oiids  or  stock  under  the  provisions  of  the  above-recited  act,  which  may  be  sold  or 
hypothecated  to  foreign  governments  at  peace  with  the  Confederate  States  or  the 
subjects  of  such  foreign  governments  not  domiciled  in  the  Confederate  States  or  resi- 
dent therein,  and  who  are  not  alien  enemies  or  citi/ens  ot  the  I'nited  States,  may  be 
transported  to  the  seacoast  and  thence  exported  by  sea  from  any  port  or  place  within 
the  limits  of  the  Confederate  States,  notwithstanding  such  port  or  place  may  now  or 
hereafter  be  in  the  possession  of  the  enemy,  and  such  cotton  and  tobacco  so  sold  or 
hypothecated  by  the  Government  of  the  Confederate  States  shall  not  be  destroyed  to 
prevent  the  same  from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy  so  long  as  the  same 
remains  the  propertyof  such  foreign- governments  or  subjects;  and  no  transfer  or  sale 
thereof  by  such  foreign  governments  or  subjects  while  said  cotton  or  tobao 
within  the  <  'onfederate  States  shall  U-  valid  unless  thesame  be  made  to  another  for- 
eign government  or  subject  at  peace  with  the  Confederate  States,  and  anvsuch  trans- 
fer or  sale  made  in  violation  of  this  act  shall  operate  as  a  forfeiture  of  the  cotton  or 


Oct.  9,  1862.]  SENATE.  455 


tobacco  so  sold  or  transferred  to  the  use  of  the  Confederate  States:  Provided, 
ever,  That  such  foreign  governments  shall  guarantee  that  such  cotton  and  tobacco 
owned  by  or  hypothecated  to  them,  or  their  subjects,  as  aforesaid,  shall  not  be 
seized  or  appropriated  by  the  enemy  while  the  same  remains  within  the  boundaries 
or  jurisdiction  of  the  Confederate  States, 

Mr.  Lewis  demanded  the  question;  which  was  .seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 

(  Yeas  -  19 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -j  »-       "  o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  arc. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Davis.  Haynes.  Hunter.  Lewis.  Mitchel,  Old- 
ham.  Peyton.  Preston,  Semmes.  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown.  Clark,  Henry,  Johnson,  Orr,  Phelan,  Sparrow,  and 
Yancey. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Haynes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  at  the  end 
thereof  the  following: 

SEC.  '2.  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  authorized  and 
required,  if  practicable,  to  exchange  for  one  million  bales  of  cotton  and  thirty  thou- 
sand hogsheads  of  tobacco  the  bonds  of  the  Confederate  States  bearing  interest  at 
the  rate  of  8  per  cent,  at  such  rates  as  may  be  adjusted  between  the  parties,  not 
exceeding  eighteen  cents  per  pound  for  cotton  and  -  cents  per  pound  for  tobacco: 
Prorided,  That  said  Secretary  be  further  authorized  and  required  to  cause  to  be 
deposited  said  cotton  and  tobacco  at  such  places  or  ports  as  he  may  deem  most  con- 
venient and  practicable  for  transshipment  abroad. 

SEC.  3.  That  the  said  Secretary  proceed  through  proper  agents  to  negotiate  a  sale 
of  said  cotton  and  tobacco  to  the  French  or  English  Governments,  or  either  of  them, 
or  to  the  subjects  of  either,  on  such  terms  as  shall  be  agreed  on  as  to  prices  and 
modes  of  payment:  Pr»rided,  That  said  Governments,  or  either  of  them,  or  the  subjects 
of  either,  so  contracting  as  aforesaid,  shall  be  required  to  enter  the  southern  ports  and 
ship  the  same  abroad  to  be  sold  to  and  used  by  the  subjects  of  friendly  powers: 
Provided  furtiur,  That  said  Governments,  or  either  of  them,  or  the  subjects  of  either, 
shall  have  the  privilege  of  so  transshipping  said  cotton  and  tobacco  duty  free,  and  of 
importing  such  amount  of  goods,  wares,  and  merchandise  as  shall  be  agreed  on  duty 
free  until  the  end  of  the  war:  And  provided  further,  That  the  Government  bonds 
guaranteed  that  the  cotton  and  tobacco  so  purchased  shall  not  be  destroyed  by  the 
Confederate  authorities  to  keep  it  from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy:  And 
j,n,  riiled  «/.«>.  That  said  Governments  or  subjects  shall  take  the  risk  of  transshipping 
tlu-  same  from  Confederate  ports  abroad  as  aforesaid. 

On  motion  bj-  Mr.  Brown,  that  the  Senate  adjourn, 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Haynes, 
Mr.  Haynes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
following  words: 


r.  That  such  foreign  Governments  shall  guarantee  that  such  cotton 
and  tobacco  owned  by  or  hypothecated  to  them,  or  their  subjects,  as  aforesaid,  shall 
not  be  seized  or  appropriated  by  the  enemy  while  the  same  remains  within  the 
boundaries  or  jurisdiction  of  the  Confederate  States. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry  that  the  Senate  adjourn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  made  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole  were 
concurred  in. 


456  JOURNAL   OF   THE  [Oct.  10, 1862. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time '. 
Mr.  Brown  demanded  the  question:  which  was  seconded,  and 
The  question  being  put, 
It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 
So  it  was 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry,  that  the  vote  on  ordering  the  bill  to  be 
engrossed  and  read  a  third  time  be  reconsidered, 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time  and  the  title  was  amended. 
On  the  question, 
Shall  the  bill  now  pass  ? 

\      1    f^fl  ^ 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  1  XT 

'  |  .Nays o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clay,  Davis,  Haynes,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis, 
Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Henry,  Sparrow,  and  Yaneey. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  bill  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  "An  act 
to  amend  an  act  entitled  'An  act  to  authorize  the  exchange  of  bonds 
for  articles  in  kind,  and  the  shipment,  sale,  or  hypothecation  of  such 
articles,' approved  April  twenty-one,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two." 

Ordered.  That  the  Secretaiy  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

FRIDAY,  OCTOBER  10,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  following  subjects: 

Message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  in  relation  to  the 
defense  of  western  and  southern  rivers:  and 

Message  of  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  in  response  to  a 
resolution  of  the  Senate  inquiring  by  what  authority  persons  enrolled 
for  military  service  are  detained  in  camps  of  instruction. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  A  Hairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  resolution  inquiring  what  number  of  quartermasters. 
assistant  quartermasters,  post  quartermasters,  commissaries,  and 
assistant  commissaries  are  employed  in  a  regiment,  brigade,  or  divi- 
sion of  our  Army,  with  the  rank  and  pay  of  each;  what  number  of  clerks 
are  employed  in  each  grade  of  the  Quartermaster  and  Commissary 
Departments,  and  whether  all  of  the  officers  of  said  Departments  are 
nece>-ary  for  the  public  service,  etc.,  reported  thereon. 

Ordered,  That  said  resolution  lie  on  the  table. 


Oct.  10,  1862.]  SENATE.  457 

The  bill  (H.  R.  41)  supplemental  to  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  author- 
ize the  Secretary  of  the  Treasuiy  to  pav"  district  collectors  in  certain 
cases,''  approved  April  11,  1862.  was  read  the  first  and  second  times 
and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  42)  to  fix  the  pay  and  mileage  of  the  delegates  from 
the  several  Indian  nations  authorized  to  have  delegates  under  their 
respective  treaties,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered 
as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass.  • 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Semmes  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  consid- 
ered and  agreed  to. 

Resolred,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  be  requested  to  inform  the  Senate  what 
quantity  of  tobacco  and  cotton  has  been  obtained  in  exchange  for  bonds  and  stock 
under  the  provisions  of  the  act  of  April  twenty-one,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two, 
and  where  said  cotton  and  tobacco  were  purchased  and  what  prices  were  paid  for 
and  what  disposition  was  made  of  the  same. 

Mr.  Yancey  (b}"  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  124)  to  increase  the  pay  of  clerks  in  the  several  Depart- 
ments; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Lewis,  that  the  bill  be  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Finance, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  thereto  the 
following  independent  section: 

SEC.  2.  That  this  act  shall  continue  and  be  in  force  till  the  end  of  the  next  session 
of  Congress, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Sen- 
ate and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

AV.W/vY/,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives. l>y  Mr.  McDonald: 


Mr.  J'l-ixitli'nt:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  of  the  following 
titles;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  43.  An  act  to  reduce  the  rate  of  interest  on  the  funded  debt  of  the  Confed- 
erate States;  and 

H.  R.  44.  An  act  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus. 

The  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  on  the  8th  instant,  approved  and  signed 
the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  24.  An  act  to  repeal  the  law  authorizing  the  commutation  for  soldiers'  cloth- 
ing, and  to  require  clothing  to  be  furnished  by  the  Secretary  of  War  in  kind; 


JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  10, 1862. 

H.  R.  31.  An  act  for  the  relief  of  John  Hunter,  collector  of  customs  and  agent  of 
the  marine  hospital  at  the  port  of  Natchez,  Miss.; 

H.  R.  33.  An  act  to  authorize  the  establishment  of  camps  of  instruction  and  the 
appointment  of  officers  to  command  the  same;  and 

H.  R.  35.  An  act  to  encourage  the  manufacture  of  clothing  and  shoes  for  the  Army. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives.  1>\  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendments 
of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  6)  to  provide  for  raising  and  organizing  in  the  States 
of  Missouri  and  Kentucky  additional  forces  for  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States,  with  amendments;  in  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to 
the  amendments  of  the  House  to  the  bill  (S.  107)  to  authorize  the  President  to  accept 
and  place  in  the  service  certain  regiments  and  battalions  heretofore  raised. 

They  have  also  concurred  in  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  38) 
amendatory  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing  for  the  granting  of  bounties  and  fur- 
loughs to  privates  and  noncommissioned  officers  in  the  Provisional  Army."  approved 
December  11,  1861. 

Mr.  Phelan  .submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved  (the  House  of  Representnttri-a  /•<>ii<-uri-in<j).  That  the  joint  resolution  provid- 
ing for  the  adjournment  of  the  present  session  of  Congress  on  Monday,  the  thir- 
teenth instant,  be,  and  the  same  is  hereby,  rescinded. 

Resolved,  That  the  two  Houses  of  Congress  will  adjourn  sine  die  on  Monday,  the 
twentieth  day  of  October,  at  twelve  o'clock  meridian. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

Mr.  Yancey  demanded  the  question;  and  the  call  therefor  was  not 
sustained. 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Johnson  demanded  the  question;  and  the  call  therefor  was  not 
sustained. 

After  further  debate, 

Mr.  Haynes  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  agree  to  the  resolution? 

(  Yeas  8 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •<  ^  -. (} 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  na}'s  being  desired  b}T  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  promt, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes, 
and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  arc. 

Messrs.  Baker,  Brown,  Clark.  Haynes.  Henry,  Mitchel,  Oldham, 
Orr,  Sparrow,  and  Yancey. 

So  the  resolution  was  not  agreed  to. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  organi- 
zation of  the  staff  departments  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America,"  approved  March  14,  1861,  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pa---. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


Oct.  10, 1862.]  SENATE.  459 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication 
from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  submitting  certain  estimates  for 
the  Post-Office  Department;  which  was  read. 

(>r<i<r«L  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Post-Otiices  and 
Post-Roads. 

The  bill  (H.  It.  43)  to  reduce  the  rate  of  interest  on  the  funded  debt 
of  the  Confederate  States  was  read  the  h'rst  and  second  times  and 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  bill  (II.  K.  44)  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas 
corpus  was  read  the  first  and  second  times;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes. 

Oi'd,  ,-«L  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  6) 
to  provide  for  raising  and  organizing  in  the  States  of  Missouri  and 
Kentucky  additional  forces  for  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confed- 
erate States;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

I {> *t >I ml.  That  they  concur  therein. 

<h-</t  /•«/.  That  t lie  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  10,  1868. 

To  the  .S  nut,-  and  House  of  Representntirex: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  relative  to  offices 
created  and  vacancies  occurring  during  the  session  of  Congress. 

It  is  probable  that  some  of  the  oil  ices  mentioned  will  be  filled  before  the  Congress 
adjourns.  With  regard  to  others,  the  alternative  presented  is  an  executive  session 
of  the  Senate  after  the  time  now  fixed  for  the  adjournment  of  Congress  or  the 
passage  "f  an  act  such  as  that  suggested  by  the  Secretary  of  War. 

I  invite  your  especial  attention  to  the  subject. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

<>rd<-i'»<L  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr. 
Phelan  on  the  6th  instant,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  the  passing  of 
the  bill  (H.  K.  ~2{)  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer  companies 
for  local  defense;  and 

The  motion  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  the  vote  on  the  third  reading  of  the  same 
was  also  reconsidered. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  said  bill. 

An  amendment  being  proposed  by  Mr.  Phelan. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  to-morrow  morning  at  11  o'clock. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

Mr.  Brown,  from  the  Committee  on  Naval  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  authorize  Primus  Emerson,  Edward 
Haven,  jr.,  and  others  to  fit  out  vessels  to  operate  against  the  com- 
mon enemy,  reported  it,  with  the  recommendation  that  it  ought  not  to 
pass. 


460  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  10, 1862. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  consid- 
eration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  — )  last  mentioned;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  motion  submitted  by  Mr. 
Clay,  on  the  8th  instant,  to  reconsider  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the 
bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  building  of  certain  vessels  of  war; 
and 

The  motion  was  agreed  to. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  vote  on  ordering  the  same  to  a  third  reading  was  also  reconsidered. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  said  bill. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  BrowTn,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out.  in  the 
third  line,  the  words  ''and  required," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  "two."  in 
the  sixth  line,  and  inserting  "one,'' 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

IZesolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes,  the  title  was  amended  to  read:  "An  act 
for  the  building  of  a  vessel  of  war." 

Ordei'ed,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE   SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Davis, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  Zebulon 
York  to  be  colonel;  J.  Grammer,  jr.,  Edward  Cant  well,  Thomas  F. 
Gardner,  to  be  lieutenant-colonels;  William  R.  Aylett.  William  B. 
Creasman,  to  be  majors. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  these  appointments  1 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

/A.v,///', ,/,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Dan. 
M.  Frost  to  be  brigadier-general. 

On  the  question. 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  this  appointment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 


Oct.  10, 1862.]  SENATE.  ,  461 

Dun.  M.  Frost  to  be  brigadier-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination 
of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldhain. 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  J.  C. 
Moore  to  be  brigadier-general. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Oldham. 

<h'<l<-r«L  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  J.  C. 
Moore  be  postponed  till  the  next  session  of  Congress. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  Lloyd 
.1.  Heall  to  be  colonel;  Henry  B.  Tyler  to  be  lieutenant-colonel;  George 
H.  Terrett  to  be  major;  Israel  Greene  to  be  adjutant,  with  the  rank 
of  major;  Algernon  S.  Taylor  to  be  quartermaster,  with  the  rank  of 
major;  Richard  T.  Allison  to  be  paymaster,  with  the  rank  of  major; 
Calvin  L.  Sayre,  Becket  K.  Howell,  Richard  H.  Henderson,  David  G. 
Raney,  James  R.  Y.  Fendall,  Thomas  P.  Gwynn,  James  Thurston, 
Francis  H.  Cameron,  James  F.  Claiborne,  Fergus  MacRee,  to  be  first 
lieutenants;  David  Bradford  to  be  second  lieutenant  in  the  Marine 
Corps;  and  it  was 

!i,x,>li',tl.  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Baker, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nominations  of  John 
D.  Simms,  Jacob  Read.  John  R.  F.  Tattnall.  Andrew  J.  Hays,  George 
Holmes,  Reuben  T.  Thorn,  A.  C.  Van  Benthuysen,  Julius  E.  Meiere, 
George  P.  Turner,  Thomas  S.  Wilson,  to  be  captains  in  the  Marine 
Corps. 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Yancey. 

'V/vA/v/Z,  That  said  nominations  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Yancey  submitted  the  following  resolution;  which  was  con- 
sidered and  agreed  to: 

!!>.«>! >;•'!,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  furnish  the  Senate  with  the  rank  and 
grade  in  the  Marine  Corps  of  the  Tnited  States  Navy,  at  the  time  of  their  resignation, 
of  John  D.  Simnis.  Jacob  Read,  John  R.  F.  Tattnall,  Andrew  J.  Hays,  and  George 
Holmes,  nominated  for  captains  of  marine;  and  whether  said  J.  R.  F.  Tattnall  has 
been  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Twenty-ninth  Alabama  Regiment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

^/vA/vv/,  That  the  names  of  J.  W.  Kilpatrick  and  W.  D.  Simpkins, 
on  the  nomination  list  of  the  '2-ith  ultimo,  be  changed  to  F.  W.  Kil- 
patrick  and  W.  D.  Simpson,  several!}'. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  the  nominations  of  F.  W.  Kilpatrick  as  colonel,  and 
W.  D.  Simpson  as  lieutenant-colonel,  reported,  with  the  recommenda- 
tion that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  was 

/,',  *,///•,</,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

Ordered.  That  the  President  have  leave  to  withdraw  the  nomination 
of  A.  Coward  to  be  colonel  of  the  Fifth  South  Carolina  Regiment. 


462  JOUBNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  11, 1862. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  October  10,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  October  10,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

Lieutenant-generals. 

Maj.  Gen.  James  Longstreet,  to  be  lieutenant-general  to  date  October  9,  1862, 
Alabama. 

Maj.  Gen.  E.  Kirby  Smith,  to  be  lieutenant-general  to  date  October  9,  1862,  Florida. 

Maj.  Gen,  Leonidas  Polk,  to  be  lieutenant-general  to  date  October  10,  1862, 
Louisiana. 

Maj.  Gen.  Theophilus  H.  Holmes,  to  be  lieutenant-general  to  date  October  10, 
1862,  North  Carolina. 

Maj.  Gen.  W.  J.  Hardee,  to  be  lieutenant-general  to  date  October  10, 1862,  Georgia. 

Maj.  Gen.  T.  J.  Jackson,  to  be  lieutenant-general  to  date  October  10, 1862,  Virginia. 

Maj.  Gen.  John  C.  Pemberton,  to  be  lieutenant-general  to  date  October  10,  1862. 

Major-generals. 

Brig.  Gen.  Henry  Heth,  to  be  major-general  to  date  October  10,  1862,  Virginia. 
Brig.  Gen.  George  E.  Pickett,  to  be  major-general  to  date  October  10, 1862,  Virginia. 
Brig.  Gen.  Carter  L.  Stevenson,  to  be  major-general  to  date  October  10,  1862. 
Brig.  Gen.  John  B.  Hood,  to  be  major-general  to  date  October  10,  1862,  Texas. 
I  have  the  honor  to  be,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  secret  legislative  session. 

SATURDAY,  OCTOBER  11,  1862. 

OPEN   SESSION. 

Mr.  Clay  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  125)  to  equalize  the  salary  of  the  assistant  attorney -general 
with  that  of  other  assistant  secretaries  and  the  chiefs  of  bureaus; 
which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Commit- 
tee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Barn  well,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  41)  supplemental  to  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  authorize 
the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  to  pay  district  collectors  in  certain  cases," 
approved  April  11,  1862,  reported  it  without  amendment, 


Oct.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  4<).> 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  41)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Barn  well,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  43)  to  reduce  the  rate  of  interest  on  the  funded  debt 
of  the  Confederate  States,  reported  it  with  amendments. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  43)  last  mentioned. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  following  reported  amendment,  viz: 
Strike  out,  section  1.  line  5,  the  word  "six"  and  insert  "seven," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  -vTea 

'  (  Nays 6 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Davis,  Dortch,  Haynes,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis, 
Preston,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Baker,  Clark,  Clay,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  and  Phelan. 

The  remaining  reported  amendments  were  then  agreed  to. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered^  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  of  the  following  titles,  in  which 
they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  45.  An  act  to  relieve -the  Army  of  ignorant  and  incompetent  officers;  and 

H.  R.  46.  An  act  making  appropriations  for  the  support  of  the  Government  for 
the  month  of  January,  1863,  and  for  certain  deficiencies  and  other  purposes  therein 
mentioned. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  15)  of  thanks  to  Maj.  Gen. 
John  Bankhead  Magruder  and  the  officers  and  men  of  the  late  Army 
of  the  Peninsular,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  reported 

A  bill  (S.  126)  to  regulate  and  fix  the  pay  of  cadets  in  the  service  of 
the  Confederate  States: 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 


464  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  11, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Haynes,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Judiciary,  to  whom  was 
referred  the  message  of  the  President  on  the  subject,  reported  a  bill 
(S.  127)  to  authorize  the  President  to  make  certain  appointments  dur- 
ing the  recess  of  the  Senate;  which  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amend- 
ment being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  tune. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Phelan  (by  leave)  introduced 

A  bill  (S.  128)  to  amend  an  act  in  relation  to  public  printing, 
approved  February  27,  1861 ; 

which  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury  submitting  certain  estimates  for  the  Post-Office  Department, 
reported  the  same. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  Senate  resumed,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  the  considera- 
tion of  the  bill  (H.  R.  21)  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer 
companies  for  local  defense. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  in  the 
third  line,  the  words  "invaded  by  the  enemy;"  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "twenty,"  in  the  fourth  line,  the  words  "who  are  over  the  age 
of  forty-five  years,  or  otherwise  not  liable  to  military  duty;"  and  by 
striking  out  all  after  the  word  "companies,"  in  the  eighteenth  line,  to 
and  including  the  word  "President,"  in  the  twenty-third  line, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting  after  the 
word  "companies,"  in  the  eighteenth  line,  the  following  proviso: 

Provided,  That  in  the  States  and  districts  in  which  the  act  entitled  "An  act  to  fur- 
ther provide  for  the  public  defense,"  approved  April  sixteenth,  eighteen  hundred 
and  sixty-two,  and  the  acts  amendatory  thereof,  have  been  suspended,  persons  of 
any  age,  resident  within  such  States  or  districts,  may  volunteer  and  form  part  of 
such  companies  so  long  as  such  suspension  may  continue, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 


Oct.  11,  1862.]  SEN  AT  K.  465 


/i.  aofa  '/.  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  Prt>>i<lciit:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate-  (S.  124) 
to  increase  the  pay  of  clerks  in  the  several  Departments,  with  an  amendment;  in  which 
they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  46)  making  appropriations  for  the  support  of  the 
Government  for  the  month  of  January,  1863,  and  for  certain  defi- 
ciencies and  other  purposes  therein  mentioned,  communicated  this  day 
from  the  House  of  Representatives  for  concurrence,  "was  read  the  first 
and  second  times  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  47)  to  increase  the  salaries  of  route  agents  for  the 
mail,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for 
concurrence,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  45)  to  relieve  the  Army  of  ignorant  and  incompetent 
officers,  communicated  this  day  from  the  House  of  Representatives  for 
concurrence,  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in 
Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr.  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section  3, 
line  6,  after  the  word  "honorably,''  the  words  ''without  pay  or 
allowances," 

Mr.  Henry  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the 
preamble  thereto. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Or<l<  /->•<{.  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Rix<>/rt<t,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  the  title  was  amended  to  read:  '"An  act  to 
relieve  the  Army  of  disqualified,  disabled,  and  incompetent  officers." 

(//'<?•/•></,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

Mr.  Barn  well,  from  the  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  bill  (H.  R.  46)  making  appropriations  for  the  support  of  the  Gov- 
ernment for  the  month  of  January,  1863,  and  for  certain  deficiencies 
and  other  purposes  therein  mentioned,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  46)  last  mentioned;  and  no  amendment 
being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

<>/•<!>  /•<  '/.  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resoboed)  That  it  pa---. 

<>/'</<  /'><L  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr.  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (S.  127) 
to  authorize  the  President  to  make  certain  appointments  during  the 
recess  of  the  Senate  be  reconsidered, 

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466  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  11, 1862. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}*  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

H.  R.  22.  An  act  to  establish  places  of  rendezvous  for  the  examination 
of  enrolled  men;  and 

H.  R.  42.  An  act  to  fix  tho  pay  and  mileage  of  the  delegates  from 
the  several  Indian  nations  authorized  to  have  delegates  under  their 
respective  treaties. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  of  the  following 
titles;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  48.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  gen- 
eral staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  February  26, 
1861;  and 

H.  R.  49.  An  act  to  increase  and  regulate  the  appointment  of  general  officers  in 
the  Provisional  Army. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill,  I  am 
directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  83)  to  amend  an 
act  entitled  "An  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,"  approved  February  26,  1861,  with 
amendments;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  refused  to  pass  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  112)  to 
authorize  the  V ice-President  of  the  Confederate  States  to  employ  a  secretary. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  124)  to  increase  the  pay  of  clerks  in  the 
several  Departments;  and 

Resolved,  That  they  disagree  thereto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  b3r  Mr.  Johnson, 

Ordered,  That  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until  6  o'clock  p.  in. 

6  O'CLOCK  P.  M. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  agree  to  the  amendment  of  the  Senate 
to  the  bill  (H.  R.  30)  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named,  with  an  amend- 
ment; in  which  they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  House  of  Representatives  agree  to  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill 
(H.  R.  45)  to  relieve  the  Army  of  ignorant  and  incompetent  officers;  and  to  the 
amendments  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  43)  to  reduce  the  rate  of  interest  on  the 
funded  debt  of  the  Confederate  States. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  bills  of  the  following  titles;  in  which 
they  ask  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate: 

H.  R.  50.  An  act  to  protect  the  rights  of  owners  of  slaves  taken  by  or  employed  in 
the  Army;  and  . 

H.  R.  51.  An  act  to  extend  the  term  of  office  of  certain  war-tax  collectors. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  57)  to  punish 
and  repress  the  importation  by  our  enemies  of  notes  purporting  to  be  notes  of  the 
Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States,  with  an  amendment;  in  which  they  request  the 
concurrence  of  the  Senate. 


Oct.  ll,  1862.]  SENATE.  467 

They  have  also  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate  (S.  102)  establishing  the  seal  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America,  with  an  amendment;  in  which  they  request  the 
concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  three  enrolled  bills,  I 
am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following'  bills: 

II.  R.  <5.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  raise  an  addi- 
tional military  force  to  serve  during  the  war,"  approved  May  8, 
isiih,  and  to  provide  for  raising  forces  in  the  States  of  Missouri  and 
Kentucky  ; 

H.  11.  3S.  An  act  amendatory  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing 
for  the  granting  of  bounties  and  furloughs  to  privates  and  noncom- 
missioned officers  in  the  Provision*!  Army,"  approved  December  11, 
L861; 

H.  R.  il.  An  act  supplemental  to  an  act  entitled  uAn  act  to  author- 
ize the  Secretaiy  of  the  Treasury  to  pay  district  collectors  in  certain 
cases,"  approved  April  11,  1862;  and 

S.  lot.  An  act  to  authorize  the  President  to  accept  and  place  in  the 
service  certain  regiments  and  battalions  heretofore  raised. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

M'r.  President:  I  am  directed  by  the  House  of  Representatives  to  request  the  Senate 
to  return  to  the  House  the  bill  (S.  112)  authorizing  the  Vice-  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America  to  employ  a  secretary. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  message;  and 
On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  (S.  112)  be  returned  to  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives, agreeably  to  their  request. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 


Mr.  rrt'xiilnit:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  from 
the  Senate: 

S.  125.  An  act  to  equalize  the  salary  of  the  assistant  attorney-general  with  that  of 
other  assistant  secretaries,  and  the  chiefs  of  bureaus; 

S.  1  '_'().  An  act  to  regulate  and  fix  the  pay  of  cadets  in  the  service  of  the  Confed- 
erate States; 

S.  1L'7.  An  act  to  authorize  the  President  to  make  certain  appointments  during  the 
recess  of  the  Senate;  and 

S.  128.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  in  relation  to  public  printing,  approved  February 
27,  1861. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  52)  to  provide  for  tho 
temporary  organization  of  forces  for  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States 
in  the  States  or  parts  of  States  which  are  invaded  and  occupied  by  the  forces  of  the 
enemy;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  the  amendment  of  the 
Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  21  )  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer  companies  for 
local  defense. 


468  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  11, 1862. 

The  House  of  Representatives  insist  on  their  amendment  to  the  bill  (S.  124)  to 
increase  the  pay  of  clerks  in  the  several  Departments,  disagreed  to  by  the  Senate,  ask 
a  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses,  and  have  appointed  Mr. 
Baldwin  of  Virginia,  Mr.  Jones  of  Tennessee,  and  Mr.  Dupre  of  Louisiana  as  managers 
of  the  same  on  their  part. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  124)  last  mentioned,  insisted  on  by  that 
House;  and 

Jii'xuh'rfj,  That  they  insist  on  their  disagreement  to  the  said  amend- 
ment and  agree  to  the  conference  asked  by  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

Ordered,  That  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  Senate 
consist  of  three  members,  to  be  appointed  by  the  President  pro  tempore 
of  the  Senate;  and 

Mr.  Orr,  Mr.  Phelan,  and  Mr.  Clark  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  three 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  the  following  bills  of  the  Senate: 

S.  89.  An  act  for  the  relief  of  the  Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate  States  <  >f  Amer- 
ica, and 

S.  112.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States  to  employ 
a  secretary. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  b}^  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  four 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bills: 

S.  125.  An  act  to  equalize  the  salary  of  the  assistant  attorney -gen- 
eral with  other  assistant  secretaries  and  the  chiefs  of  bureaus; 

S.  126.  An  act  to  regulate  and  fix  the  pay  of  cadets  in  the  service  of 
the  Confederate  States; 

S.  127.  An  act  to  authorize  the  President  to  make  certain  appoint- 
ments during  the  recess, of  the  Senate; 

S.  128.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  in  relation  to  public  printing,  approved 
February  27,  1861; 

H.  R.  21.  Anact  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer  companies 
for  local  defense; 

II.  K.  43.  An  act  to  reduce  the  rate  of  interest  on  the  funded  debt 
of  I  he  Confederate  States: 

II.  II.  45.  An  act  to  relieve  the  Army  of  disqualified,  disabled,  and 
incompetent  officers; 

S.  89.  An  act  for  the  relief  of  the  Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate 
States  of  America;  and 

S.  112.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate 
States  to  employ  a  secretary. 


Oct.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  469 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  agreed  to  the  report  of  the 
committee  of  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  124) 
to  increase  the  pay  of  clerks  in  the  several  Departments. 

Mr.  Orr,  from  the  committee  appointed  on  the  part  of  the  Senate 
on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  12-i)  to 
increase  the  pay  of  clerks  in  the  several  Departments,  reported  that 
they  have  met  the  conferees  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Represent- 
atives, and  after  full  and  free  conference  have  agreed  to  recommend 
and  do  recommend  to  the  respective  Houses,  as  follows: 

That  the  Senate  recede  from  their  disagreement  to  the  House 
amendment. 

And  that  the  two  Houses  agree  to  the  House  amendment  with  the 
following  amendments,  viz: 

In  line  5  strike  out  the  word  "residing"  and  insert  "employed." 
In  line  7,  alter  the  word  "salaries,"  insert  "or  compensation." 
In  line  111,  after  the  word  "dollars,"  insert  "and  all  now  receiving  fifteen  hundred 
dollars  shall  receive  seventeen  hundred  and  fifty  dollars." 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  report:  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

li,  .W/v  ^/,  That  they  agree  to  the  report,  and  that  the  bill  be  amended 
accordingly. 

<>/v/Vm/,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

<v/v/r/v</.  That  when  the  Senate  adjourn  it  be  to  9  o'clock  on 
Monday. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

The  importance,  it  might  properly  be  said  necessity,  of  a  measure  which  has  here- 
tofore been  recommended  induces  me  at  this  time  to  renew  the  request  for  your 
attention  to  the  want  of  some  provision  by  which  brigadier  and  major  generals  may 
be  appointed  when  by  the  casualties  of  service  commanders  of  brigades  and  divisions 
have  Income  temporarily  disabled. 

Under  the  law  as  it  now  stands  if  a  brigadier  be  wounded  the  command  of  the 
brigade  devolves  upon  the  senior  colonel,  who  may  or  may  not  be  competent  for  such 
command,  but  whose  presence  is  required  with  his  regiment,  and,  most  of  all,  under 
the  circumstances  usually  existing  where  casualties  like  that  referred  to  occur. 

To  illustrate  this  necessity  I  will  cite  an  instance  of  an  army  corps  from  which 
seven  brigadiers  are  now  absent,  six  of  wrhoin  have  been  recently  wounded. 

There  is  an  obvious  objection  to  multiplying  the  number  of  general  officers,  but  it 
may  be  readily  removed  by  providing  for  the  subsequent  reduction  whenever  there 
are  supernumeraries  present  for  duty;  and  I  would  suggest  that  the  determination  as 
to  who  should  be  discharged  might  be  made  to  depend  upon  the  inquiry  and  report 
of  an  army  board  to  be  organized  according  to  established  law  and  usage. 

JEFFEKSON  DAVIS. 

K\  KcrnvK  OFFICK, 

liirliiiiund,  Ortvlii'i-  10,  l$68. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ot-<l>  r«l.  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  adjourned  until  Monday  morning  at  9  o'clock. 


470  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  11, 1862. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mi-.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  pro- 
vide for  the  defense  of  the  Tennessee  and  Cumberland  rivers;  in  which  they  request 
the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  following  bill: 

H.  R.  — .  An  act  to  amend  an  act  recognizing  the  existence  of  war 
between  the  United  States  and  the  Confederate  States,  and  concerning 
letters  of  marque,  prizes,  and  prize  goods. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
were  referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nominations  of  James  Long- 
street,  E.  Kirby  Smith,  Leonidas  Polk,  T.  J.  Jackson,  to  be  lieutenant- 
generals,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nominations  be 
confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment. 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nomination  of  W.  J.  Hardee  to 
)>e  lieutenant-general,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  the 
consideration  of  said  nomination  be  postponed  until  the  next  session 
of  Congress. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  postpone  the  consideration  of  this  nomination  till 
the  next  session  of  Congress  ( 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  nomination  of  W.  .1. 
Hardee  to  be  lieutenant-general? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  XT 

'  (  JNays. . .  5 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-tifth  of  the  Senators  present, 
Those,  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Burn  well,  Brown,  Clark,  Clay,  Dorteh,  Hunter,  Johnson, 
Lewis,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  and  Semmes. 
Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are. 
M <•—!•-.  Henry,  Oldham,  Preston.  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 


Oct.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  471 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  his  appointment, 
agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nomination  of  John  C.  Pemberton 
to  be  lieutenant-general,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  the 
consideration  of  said  nomination  be  postponed  until  the  next  session 
of  Congress. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and, 

After  debate, 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  postpone  the  consideration  of  this  nomination  until 
the  next  session  of  Congress? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  John  C. 
Pemberton  to  be  lieutenant-general '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  \  ^6arS,  10 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  arc. 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  and  Sparrow. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Clay,  Dortch,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr, 
Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Wigfall. 

So  it  was 

AV-svV/vY/,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  John  C.  Pemberton  to  be  lieutenant-general. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  were 
referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nominations  of  George  E.  Pickett 
and  John  B.  Hood  to  be  major-generals,  reported,  with  the  recommen- 
dation that  said  nominations  be  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and  in  concurrence 
therewith,  it  wras 

Resolred,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  their  appointment, 
agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nomination  of  Heniy  Heth  to  be 
major-general,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said  nomina- 
tion be  not  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report;  and 

The  question  being  put. 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  Heniy 
Heth  to  be  major-general  ( 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •<  XTe  -.« 

'  (  JNays 17 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  theSenators  present, 

None  voted  in  the  affirmative. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Clark,  Clay,  Dortch,  Heniy,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  Spar- 
row, and  Wigfall. 


472  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  11,1862. 

So  it  was 

/•'•  *»lre<t,  That  the  Senate  do  not  advise  and  consent  to  the  appoint- 
ment of  Henry  Heth  to  be  major-general. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom  was 
referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nomination  of  Carter  L.  Stevenson 
to  be  major-general,  reported,  with  the  recommendation  that  said 
nomination  be  not  confirmed. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  report:  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Hunter. 

/A  v/  'W.  That  the  further  consideration  thereof  be  postponed  till 
Monday  next. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

That  the  Senate  proceed  to  consider  the  motion  submitted  by  him 
on  the  25th  ultimo  to  reconsider  the  vote  rejecting  the  nomination  of 
D.  R.  Jones  to  be  major-general, 

I    YeiS  11 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  -<  ^T 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan. 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senator-  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clay,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Peyton, 
Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Johnson,  Oldham,  Orr.  and  Phelan. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  reconsider  the  vote  rejecting  the  nomination  of  D.  R. 
Jones  ? 

After  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  that  the  Senate  adjourn, 


It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •]  -^ea 

(  JN  ays  —  --------------  —  _.   o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  pivx-nt  . 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clay,  Johnson,  Oldham,  and  Phelan. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Preston,  Semmes.  Spar- 
row, and  Wigfall. 

After  further  debate, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown,  that  the  Senate  adjourn. 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

The  question  recurring  on  the  motion  to  reconsider  the  vote  reject- 
ing the  nomination  of  D.  R.  Jones, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  there  be  a  call  of  the  Senate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

After  further  debate, 

Mr.  Phelan  proceeded  to  read  certain  papers  relating  to  the  question 
under  consideration;  when  Mr.  Orr  raised  the  question  whether  a 
Senator  was  privileged  to  read  any  papers  during  the  course  of  debate 
without  the  consent  of  a  majority  of  the  Senate. 

The  President  pro  tempore  decided  that  a  Senator  was  privileged  to 
read  papers  relating  to  the  question  under  consideration. 

After  further  debate. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Phelan,  that  there  be  a  call  of  the  Senate, 


Oct.  11, 1862.]  SENATE.  473 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Dortch,  that  the  Senate  resolve  into  open  legisla- 
tive session, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  the  Senate  adjourn, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  1  TST  1-1 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  b}'  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Johnson,  Oldham,  and  Phelan. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Clay,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Orr,  Pey- 
ton, Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  that  there  be  a  call  of  the  Senate, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

At  10  minutes  past  12  o'clock  p.  [a.]  in.,  Mr.  Brown  submitted  the 
following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved,  That  this  being  Sunday  it  is  incompetent  for  the  Senate  to  continue  in 

session. 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

(  Yeas  2 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •<  XT 

'  I  Nays 14 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown  and  Clark. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clay,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis, 
Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

The  question  recurring  on  the  motion  to  reconsider  the  vote  reject- 
ing the  nomination  of  D.  R.  Jones, 

On  the  question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  ]»j.ea7S"  a 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter,  Lewis,  Orr,  Peyton, 
Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Clark,  Cla}r,  Johnson,  Oldham,  and  Phelan. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nomination  of  D.  R.  Jones  to 
be  major-general;  and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment 
of  D.  R.  Jones  to  be  major-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of 
the  President. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,.  October  10,  1863. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


474  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct. ]  1, 1862. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  October  9,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

CORPS    OF    ENGINEERS. 

Captains. 

William  R.  Boggs,  Georgia;  William  Proctor  Smith,  Virginia. 
I  am,  sir,  respectfully,  vour  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
His  Excellency  the  PRESIDENT. 

The  message  was  read. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  contained  therein; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
William  R.  Boggs  and  William  Proctor  Smith  to  be  captains  in  the 
Corps  of  Engineers,  agreeably  to  the  nomination  of  the  President. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  October  11,  1862. 
To  the  Senate: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  in  response 
to  your  resolution  of  the  10th  instant  making  inquiry  concerning  certain  persons 
nominated  for  appointment  in  the  Marine  Corps.  I  have  further  to  inform  you  that 
John  R.  F.  Tattnall  has  been  assigned,  with  the  provisional  rank  of  colonel,  to  the 
command  of  the  Twenty-ninth  Alabama  Regiment,  as  authorized  by  the  act  (No.  383 
of  the  Provisional  Congress)  entitled  "An  act  to  amend  the  act  entitled  'An  act  to 
provide  for  the  organization  of  the  Navy,'  "  etc. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  NAVY  DEPARTMENT, 

Richmond,  October  11,  1862. 
The  PRESIDENT. 

SIR:  In  response  to  the  following  resolution  adopted  by  the  Senate  oh  the  10th 
instant,  and  referred  by  you  to  this  Department  for  attention: 

"Resolved,  That  the  President  be  requested  to  furnish  the  Senate  with  the  rank  and 
grade  in  the  Marine  Corps  of  the  United  States  Navy,  at  the  time  of  their  resignation, 
of  John  D.  Simms,  Jacob  Read,  John  R.  F.  Tattnall,  Andrew  J.  Hays,  and  George 
Holmes,  nominated  for  captains  of  marines;  and  whether  said  J.  R.  F.  Tattnall  has 
been  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Twenty-ninth  Alabama  Regiment." 

I  have  the  honor  to  state  that  John  D.  Simms,  standing  at  the  head  of  the  grade 
of  first  lieutenant  in  the  United  States  Marine  Corps,  was  commissioned  a  captain  in 
the  corps;  he  refused  this  captain's  commission  and  resigned.  And  that  Jacob  Read, 
John  R.  F.  Tattnall,  Andrew  J.  Hays,  and  George  Holmes  were  first  lieutenants  in 
the  United  States  Marine  Corps  at  the  time  of  their  resignation,  and  ranked  in  the 
order  above  stated.  These  gentlemen  were  advanced  a  grade  and  appointed  captains 
in  the  Marine  Corps  of  the  Confederate  States,  and  were  nominated  to  and  con- 
firmed by  the  Provisional  Congress  at  its  second  session,  in  the  order  above  stated. 
Capt.  J.  R.  F.  Tattnall  was  ordered  to  report  to  the  Secretary  of  War  for  duty,  on 
the  application  of  the  War  Department,  and  this  Department  is  not  informed  of  the 
duty  to  which  he  has  been  assigned. 

With  much  respect,  your  obedient  servant,  S.  R.  MALLORY, 

Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

The  message  was  read. 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


Oct.  13, 1862.]  SENATE.  475 

MONDAY,  OCTOBER  13,  1862. 

OPEN    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

That  the  vote  on  agreeing1  to  the  report  of  the  committee  of  confer- 
ence on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  .the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  124)  to 
increase  the  pay  of  clerks  in  the  several  Departments  be  reconsidered, 

i  '     .I  ..•        I  Yeas.  5 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  •  x .   .s  10 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being-  desired  by  one  fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Davis,  Dortch,  Lewis,  and  Oldham. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well.  Clark.  Clay,  Henry,  Hunter,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Phelan, 
Preston,  Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wig-fall. 

The  bill  (H.  11.  50)  to  protect  the  rights  of  owners  of  slaves  taken 
by  or  employed  in  the  Army  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and 
considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being 
proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

( >r<l>  /•< '/,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  b}-  Mr.  McDonald: 

'Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  — ) 
iu  regard  to  retaliation;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill,  I  am 
directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

The  Senate  proceeded,  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole,  to  the  con- 
sideration of  the  bill  (H.  R.  44)  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the  writ 
of  habeas  corpus;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported 
to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Rt-Mtli'ed,  That  it  pa^. 

< h<<h 'red.  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Preston, 

That  the  Senate  proceed  to  the  consideration  of  the  motion  submitted 
by  Mr.  Wigfall,  on  the  8th  instant,  that  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the 
bill  (H.  R.  8)  to  increase  the  pay  of  privates  and  noncommissioned 
officers  in  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  be  reconsidered, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  executive  session. 

The  doors  having  been  opened, 

Mr.  Oldham,  from  the  Committee  on  Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads, 
to  whom  was  referred  the  bill(H.  R.  47)  to  increase  the  salaries  of  route 
agents  for  the  mail,  reported  it  without  amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk : 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  resolution  for  the 
appointment  of  a  committee,  jointly  with  such  committee  as  may  be  appointed  on 


47<>  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  13, 1862. 

the  ]>art  of  the  \;enate,  to  wait  upon  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  and 
inform  him  that  Congress  will  adjourn  this  day  at  12  o'clock  m.,  and  to  ask  him  if 
he  has  any  further  communication  to  make:  ami  have  appointed  Mr.  Lyons  of  Vir- 
ginia. Mr.  McQueen  of  South  Carolhia.  ami  Mr.  Garland  of  Arkansas  the  committee 
on  their  part. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representative*,  by  Mr.  Dixon.  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  oT  Representatives  having  signed  three 
enrolled  bills,  I  am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  The  signature  of  their 
President. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Tennent: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  (H.  R.  f>3  \  to  author- 
ize the  grant  of  medals  and  liadtres  of  distinction  as  a  reward  for  courage  and  good 
conduct  on  the  field  of  battle;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  a  bill  (II.  R.  40)  making  appropriations  for 
the  support  of  the  Government  for  the  month  of  January.  ls<>:->.  and 
for  certain  deficiencies  and  other  purposes  therein  mentioned. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  trubr  enrolled  bills  of  the  following  titles,  viz: 

S.  124.  An  act  to  increase  the  pay  of  certain  officers  and  emplo\ 
in  the  executive  and  legislative  departments; 

H.  R.  44.  An  act  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  ha bra - 
corpus;  and 

H.  R.  28.  An  act  to  grant  commutation  for  quarters  to  the  Superin- 
tendent of  the  "Army  Intelligence  Office"  and  his  clerks,  and  to  increa-e 
the  compensation  of  said  clerks. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  Hoi 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  ,">7)  to  punish  and  repress  the  importa- 
tion by  our  enemies  of  notes  purporting  to  be  notes  of  the  Treasury  of 
the  Confederate  States;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes. 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  53)  to  authorize  the  grant  of  medals  and  badge.-  of 
distinction  as  a  reward  for  courage  and  good  conduct  on  the  Held  of 
battle  was  read  the  tir>t  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pa--. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  llepiv-rntatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  Hou-e  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  ul  their 
President. 


Oct.  13,  1862.]  SENATE.  477 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 


Mr.  I'ri'xi'?'  ni:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  resolution  rescinding 
the  resolution  adjourning  both  Houses  of  Congress  this  day  at  12  o'clock  in.,  and 
providing  that  the  two  Houses  will  adjourn  on  Monday,  the  20th  instant,  at  12 
6'  clock  m.  ;  in  which  they  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution;  and  having 
been  amended,  on  motion  of  Mr.  Clay,  by  striking  out  all  after 
"adjourn"  and  inserting  "this  day  at  5  o'clock  p.  m.." 

The  resolution  as  amended  was  agreed  to. 

<>,•<!<  r«L  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  the  bill  (H.  R.  50)  to  protect  the  rights  of 
owners  of  slaves  taken  by  or  employed  in  the  Army. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  Slates  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Loving: 

Mr.  Pri-titJ'-itf:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  passed  a  bill  of  the  Senate 
i  S.  121  )  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  naval  storekeepers. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  I'ri  xiil'ut:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  on  the  llth  instant  approved 
and  signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  ii2.  An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  military  duty,  and  to  repeal  an  act 
entitled  "An  act  to  exempt  certain  persons  from  enrollment  for  service  in  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States,''  approved  April  21,  1862;  and 

S.  In7.  An  act  to  authorize  the  President  to  accept  and  place  in  the  service  certain 
regiments  and  battalions  heretofore  raised. 


li.r-  '/.  That  the  Secretary  notify  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  bv  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  f  '/•'.-•/'</.  ul:  The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendment  of 
the  Senate  to  the  resolution  of  the  House  rescinding  the  resolution  adjourning  both 
Houses  of  Congress  this  day  at  12  o'clock  m. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Tn  tlic  SciKiti'  <>f  the  Confederate  State*: 

1  return  herewith,  without  approval,  an  act  which  originated  in  your  body,  enti- 
tled "An  act  for  the  relief  of  the  Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America," 

My  objections  to  this  act  are  of  a  grave  character,  and  I  regret  that  the  very  short 
time  allowed  to  me  for  its  consideration  deprives  me  of  any  opportunity  of  stating 
them  as  fully  as  is  desirable.  The  act  was  only  presented  to  me  yesterday.  I  con- 
fine myself,  therefore,  to  a  simple  enumeration  of  the  objections  without  attempting 
to  enforce  them  by  argument. 

First.  If  the  sequestration  fund  is  the  property  of  the  Government,  Congress  has 
no  power  under  the  Constitution  to  bestow  it,  or  any  part  of  it,  as  a  gift. 

Second.  If  the  fund  be  not  the  property  of  the  Government,  but  is  held  merely  as 
a  trust  fund,  Congress  has  not  the  power  to  divert  it  from  the  beneficiaries  and  grant 
it  to  others. 

Third.  The  faith  of  the  Government  is  expressly  and  solemnly  pledged  by  the 
second  section  of  the  act  of  the  15th  February,  1862,  that  the  fund,  after  being 


478  JOURNAL    OF    THE  [Oct.  13, 1862. 

placed  in  the  Treasury,  "shall  be  refunded  as  required  for  the  purposes  aforesaid;" 
these  purposes  being  the  "equal  indemnity  of  all  persons,  loyal  citizens  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  or  persons  aiding  the  same  in  the  present  war,  who  have  suffered,  or 
may  hereafter  suffer,  loss  or  damage  by  confiscation,  by  the  Government  of  the  United 
States,  or  by  any  State  government,  or  pretended  government,  acknowledging  and  aid- 
ing the  Government  of  the  United  States  in  this  war,  or  by  such  acts  of  the  enemy, 
or  other  causes  incident  to  the  war,  as,  by  future  act  of  Congress,  may  be  described 
or  defined,  as  affording  under  the  circumstances,  proper  cases  for  indemnity,"  etc.,  etc. 

Fourth.  By  the  act  of  17th  March,  1862,  Congress  has  conferred  a  title  to  indem- 
nity out  of  the  sequestration  fund  on  all  persons  who  may  voluntarily  destroy  their 
property,  or  whose  property  may  be  destroyed  by  the  military  authorities  to  prevent 
the  same  from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy;  and  it  is  not  in  the  power  of 
Congress  to  divert  or  impair  this  vested  right. 

Fifth.  The  act  provides  for  the  carrying  out  by  the  Confederate  Bible  Society  of 
the  purposes  of  any  bequest  that  may  have  been  made  to  the  American  Bible  Society. 
These  purposes  are  unknown,  and  may  be  of  a  character  hostile  to  the  interests  and 
reprobated  by  the  policy  of  our  Government. 

JEFFERSON   DAVIS. 

OCTOBER  13,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  reconsider  the  bill  (S.  89)  returned  by  the 
President  with  his  objections;  which  bill  is  in  the  following  words: 

An  act  for  the  relief  of  the  Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

The  Congress  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America  do  enact,  That  all  money  and  other 
property  bequeathed  by  anv  person  within  the  Confederate  States,  <  >r  any  State  thereof, 
to  the  American  Bible  Society,  and  which  may  be  liable  to  sequestration  under  the 
laws  of  the  Confederate  States,  shall  be  paid  and  delivered  to  the  Bible  Society  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America,  as  if  the  same  had  been  bequeathed  to  said  Bible 
Society  of  the  Confederate  States,  for  the  purposes  of  such  bequest,  and  the  receivers 
in  the  several  districts  in  which  such  bequests  may  have  been  made  as  aforesaid  are 
authorized  and  directed  to  pay  to  the  Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  now  located  in  the  city  of  Augusta,  Georgia,  any  and  all  sums  of  money 
which  have  been  or  may  hereafter  be  recovered  and  collected  by  them  under  the 
several  acts  for  the  sequestration  of  the  estates  and  effects  of  alien  enemies,  for  legacies 
to  the  American  Bible  Society,  or  from  persons  holding  the  same  in  trust,  or  other- 
wise, for  the  use  of  said  society. 

TH.  S.  BOCOCK, 
Speaker,  House  of  Representative*. 

R.  M.  T.  HUNTER, 
President  of  the  Senate  pro  tempore. 
I  certify  that  this  bill  originated  in  the  Senate. 

JAMES  H.  NASH, 

Secretary. 

On  the  question,  Shall  the  bill  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  j  jjRvg  \& 

The  vote  having  been  taken  by  yeas  and  nays,  as  required  by  the 
seventh  section  of  the  first  article  of  the  Constitution, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Mitchel,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Sernmes,  Sparrow, 
and  Wigfall. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  bill  do  not  pass,  two-thirds  of  the  Senators  present 
not  agreeing  thereto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 


Oct.  13,  1862.]  SENATE.  479 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 


RICHMOND,  VA..  (Mu'xr  1.!,  /.V'.'.'. 
T<>  the  Senittt'  and  ILmsc  <>f  Ri'j>r>.<<  uta/i  >;.-<: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of 
the  Treasury,  submitting  certain  estimates. 

I  recommend  an  appropriation  for  the  purposes  of  the  amount  designated. 

JEFFERSOX  DAVIS. 

The  message  was  read. 

Oi"<.h-i\-di  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Coimnitee  on  Finance. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  S3)  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act 
for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army 
of  the  Confederate  States  of  America."  approved  February  26,  1861; 
and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry. 

B&$oli'«7,  That  they  disagree  to  the  .-aid  amendments. 

<>r<l>/'«L  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representative* 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendment  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  102)  establishing  the  seal  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Se  mines, 

It,  x,  ,//•,,/,  That  they  disagree  to  the  said  amendment. 

Onlei'i-tL  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representative* 
thereof. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  amendment  of  the  Senate  to  the  bill  (H.  R.  30) 
to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

Resolved,  That  they  concur  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  52)  to  provide  for  the  temporary  organization  of 
forces  for  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  in  the  States 
or  parts  of  States  which  are  invaded  and  occupied  by  the  forces  of  the 
enemy  was  read  the  tirst  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Com- 
mittee of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark,  to  amend  the  bill  by  adding  at  the  end 
thereof  the  words: 

and  shall  he  disbanded  as  soon  as  the  said  districts  or  States  become  subject  to  the 
execution  of  the  conscript  act, 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  that  the  bill  and  amendment  lie  on  the 
table, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  the  question  to  agree  to  the  amendment  proposed  by  Mr.  Clark, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  inserting,  section 
1,  line  14,  after  the  word  "and,"  the  words  "'after  such  organization," 

Mr.  Clark  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 


480  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  13, 1802. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  b}^  inserting,  section 
2,  line  2,  after  the  word  "practicable,"  the  words  "at  least  within 
ninety  days," 

Mr.  Johnson  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out,  sec- 
tion 2,  line  6,  the  word  "then," 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendments  were  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendments  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a 
third  time. 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendments. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  notified  the  House  of 
Representatives  that  on  the  llth  instant  he  approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  6.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  raise  additional  military  force 
to  serve  during  the  war,"  approved  May  8,  1861,  and  to  provide  for  raising  forces 
in  the  States  of  Missouri  and  Kentucky; 

H.  R.  22.  An  act  to  establish  places  of  rendezvous  for  the  examination  of  enrolled 
men; 

H.  R.  38.  An  act  amendatory  of  an  act  entitled  "An  act  providing  for  the  grant- 
ing of  bounties  and  furloughs  to  privates  and  noncommissioned  officers  in  the  Pro- 
visional Army,"  approved  December  11,  1861; 

H.  R.  41.  An  act  supplemental  to  an  act  entitled  "An  act  to  authorize  the  Secre- 
tary of  the  Treasury  to  pay  district  collectors  in  certain  cases,"  approved  April  11, 
1862;  and 

H.  R.  42.  An  act  to  fix  the  pay  and  mileage  of  the  delegates  from  the  several 
Indian  nations  authorized  to  have  delegates  under  their  respective  treaties. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  three  enrolled  bills,  I 
am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  on  the  13th  instant 
approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  112.  An  act  to  authorize  the  Vice-President  of  the  Confederate  States  to  employ 
a  secretary; 

S.  124.  An  act  to  increase  the  pay  of  certain  officers  and  employees  in  the  execu- 
tive and  legislative  departments; 

S.  125.  An  act  to  equalize  the  salary  of  the  assistant  attorney-general  with  that  of 
other  assistant  secretaries  and  the  chiefs  of  bureaus; 

S.  126.  An  act  to  regulate  and  fix  the  pay  of  cadets  in  the  service  of  the  Confed- 
erate States; 

S.  127.  An  act  to  authorize  the  President  to  make  certain  appointments  during 
the  recess  of  the  Senate;  and 

S.  128.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  in  relation  to  public  printing,  approved  February 
27,  1861. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  the}r  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  bills  of  the  following  titles: 

S.  57.  An  act  to  punish  and  repress  the  importation  by  our  enemies 
of  notes  purporting  to  be  notes  of  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate 
States; 


Oet.13.1862.]  SENATE.  481 

S.  1*21.  An  act  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  naval  storekeepers; 
and 

H.  R.  53.  An  act  to  authorize  the  grant  of  medals  and  badges  of 
distinction  as  a  reward  for  courage  sind  good  conduct  on  the  field  of 
battle. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bills  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  notified  the  House  of 
Representatives  that  on  the  8th  instant  he  approved  and  signed  the  following  act: 

H.  R.  37.  An  art  to  amend  an  act  entitled  ''An  act  for  the  organization  of  the  staff 
department  of  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,"  approved  March  14, 
1861. 

That  on  the  13th  instant  he  approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 

H.  R.  21.  An  act  to  authorize  the  formation  of  volunteer  companies  for  local 
defense; 

H.  R.  28.  An  act  to  grant  commutation  for  quarters  to  the  Superintendent  of  the 
''Army  Intelligence  Office  "  and  his  clerks,  and  to  increase  the  compensation  of  said 
clerks; 

H.  R.  43.  An  act  to  reduce  the  rate  of  interest  on  the  funded  debt  of  the  Confed- 
erate States; 

H.  R.  44.  An  act  authorizing  the  suspension  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus; 

H.  R.  45.  An  act  to  relieve  the  Army  of  disqualified,  disabled,  and  incompetent 
officers; 

H.  R.  46.  An  act  making  appropriations  for  the  support  of  the  Government  for  the 
month  of  January,  1863,  and  for  certain  deficiencies  and  other  purposes  therein 
named;  and 

H.  R.  50.  An  act  to  protect  the  rights  of  owners  of  slaves  taken  by  or  employed 
in  the  Army. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  b}'  Mr.  Loving: 

Mr.  President:  The  House  of  Representatives  insist  on  their  amendments  to  the 
bill  (S.  83)  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff 
for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  February  26,  1862,  ask 
a  conference  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  thereon,  and  have  appointed 
Mr.  Chambers  of  Mississippi,  Mr.  Miles  of  South  Carolina,  and  Mr.  Hartridge  of 
Georgia,  a  committee  on  their  part. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  to  the  said  bill 
(S.  83)  insisted  on  by  the  House  of  Representatives;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

/?,  .svV>v/,  That  they  insist  on  their  disagreement  to  the  said  amend- 
ments, and  agree  to  the  conference  asked  by  the  House  of  Represent- 
atives. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered*  That  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  Senate 
be  appointed  by  the  President  pro  tempore;  and 

Mr.  Wigfall.  Mr.  Clay,  and  Mr.  Semmes  were  appointed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  51)  to  extend  the  term  of  office  of  certain  war-tax 
collectors  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in 
Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was 
reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

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482  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  13, 1862. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  48)  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and 
organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America,  approved  February  2(>,  1S61,  was  read  the  first  and 
second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay,  that  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

No  amendment  being  made,  the  bill  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

I  herewith  transmit  a  communication  from  the  Secretary  of  War,  in  response  to  a 
resolution  of  your  honorable  body  inquiring  by  what  authority  military  officers  along 
the  several  railroad  lines  are  seizing  produce  and  provisions,  the  property  of  private 
individuals,  and  prohibiting  the  transportation  of  produce  and  provisions  from  one 
State  to  another. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 
EXECUTIVE  OFFICE, 

Richmond,  Va.,  October  13,  1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  President  pro  tempore  laid  before  the  Senate  a  communication 
from  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  in  response  to  a  resolution  of  the 
Senate,  inquiring  what  quantity  of  cotton  and  tobacco  had  been  obtained 
in  exchange  for  bonds  and  stock  under  the  provisions  of  the  act  of 
April  21,  1862,  and  where  said  cotton  and  tobacco  were  purchased, 
and  what  prices  were  paid  for  and  what  disposition  has  been  made  of 
the  same;  which  was  read. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  it  lie  on  the  table. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  49)  to  increase  and  regulate  the  appointment  of 
general  officers  in  the  Provisional  Army  was  read  the  first  and  second 
times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the  fourth 
line  of  the  first  section  the  word  "twenty"  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof 
the  word  "thirteen," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  of  the 
fourth  line  of  the  first  section  the  word  "twenty"  and  inserting  in  lieu 
thereof  the  word  "seventeen," 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr,  to  amend  the  bill  by  striking  out  the  second 
section  thereof, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

No  further  amendment  being  made,  the  bill'  was  reported  to  the 
Senate  and  the  amendment  was  concurred  in. 

Ordered,  That  the  amendment  be  engrossed  and  the  bill  read  a  third 
time. 


Oct.  13, 1862.]  SENATE.  483 

The  said  bill  as  amended  was  read  the  third  time. 
Resolved,  That  it  pass  with  an  amendment. 

'W'/v/,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  amendment. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  I'n'niili'iit:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrol  led  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their 
President. 

The  House  of  Representatives  insist  on  their  amendments  to  the  bill  of  the  Senate 
t  S.  102)  establishing  the  seal  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  ask  a  conference 
on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two  Houses  thereon,  and  have  appointed  Mr. 
Boteler  of  Virginia,  Mr.  Pugh  of  Alabama,  and  Mr.  Harris  of  Missouri  as  managers 
at  the  same  on  their  part. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  a  bill  (H.  R.  30)  to  establish  certain  post 
routes  therein  named. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

Mr.  Johnson  submitted  the  following  motion  for  consideration: 

f >/'>/<••/•<•(/,  That  the  vote  on  the  passing  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  48)  to 
amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  staff 
for  the  Arimr  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  Febru- 
ary 26,  1861,  be  reconsidered. 

A  message  from  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States,  by  Mr. 
1$.  X.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

Mr.  Pri'xidnit:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  this  day  approved  and 
signed  the  following  acts: 

S.  f>7.  An  act  to  punish  and  repress  the  importation  by  our  enemies  of  notes  pur- 
porting to  l>e  notes  of  the  Treasury  of  the  Confederate  States;  and 

S.  121.  An  act  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  naval  storekeepers. 

<>r<l<r«l.  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson,  that  a  message  be  sent  to  the  House  of 
Representatives  requesting  them  to  return  to  the  Senate  the  bill 
(H.  R.  48)  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organization  of  a 
general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America, 
approved  February  26,  1861, 

It  was  determined  in  the  negative,  ]  w  in 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Johnson, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Clav,  Hunter,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Peyton, 
andWigfall. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry,  Orr,  Phelan, 
Preston,  Semmes,  and  Sparrow. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  YA.,  October  IS,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  and  House  of  Jiepraentatwet: 

I  herewith  transmit  for  your  consideration  communications  from  the  heads  of  the 
several  Departments,  submitting  certain  estimates. 
I  recommend  appropriations  of  the  sums  for  the  purposes  specified. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


484  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  13,1862. 

The  message  was  read. 

<tr<l>  i;<L  That  it  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Porteh. 

Ord  i"'<L  That  the  Senate  take  a  recess  until  3  o'clock  p.  in. 

3  O'CLOCK  r.  M. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives.  t»\  Mr.  I>ixon.  their 
Clerk: 

Mi-.  l'i-'.--i'l>-nt:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  notified  the  House  of 
Bepreaentativee  that  he  has  this  day  approved  and  signed  the  following  act: 

H.  R.  .r>3.  An  act  to  authorize  the  grant  of  medals  and  badges  of  distinction  as  a 
reward  for  courage  and  good  conduct  on  the  Held  of  battle. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  two  enrolled  bill-.  I 
am  directed  to  bring  them  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  bills  of  the  following  titles: 

H.  R.  48.  An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establishment  and  organi- 
zation of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  approved  February  L;»!.  lst',1;  and 

H.  R.  51.  An  act  to  extend  the  term  of  office  of  certain  war-tax 
collectors. 

The  President  pro  tenipore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill*  la-t  re- 
ported to  have  been  examined,  they  were  delivered  to  the  Secretary 
of  the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  be  discharged 
from  the  further  consideration  of  the  bill  (H.  R.  '21)  to  authorize  cer- 
tain battalions  and  regiments  to  elect  their  field  officers. 

Mr.  Sparrow7  submitted  the  following  resolution:  which  \\as  con 
side  red  and  agreed  to: 


That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  act  with  a  like  committee  on 
the  part  of  the  House  of  Representatives  to  wait  upon  the  President  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  and  iuform  him  that  Congress  will  adjourn  this  day  at  five  o'clock  j>.  m.. 
and  to  ask  him  if  he  has  any  further  communication  to  make  to  Con-_" 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow. 

<>r<l,i-,i1.  That  the  committee  be  appointed  by  the  President  pro 
tern  pore;  and 

Mr.  Sparrow.  Mr.  Barnwell,  and  Mr.  Henry  were  appointed. 

<>r<f<  /•«/,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  ll«m-e 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  amendments  of  the  llou-e  of 
Representatives  to  the  bill  (S.  102)  establishing  the  seal  of  the  Confed- 
erate States  of  America,  insisted  on  by  the  House;  and 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

l^.  golvt  '/.  That  the  Senate  insiston  their  disagreement  to  the  amend- 
ments of  the  House  of  Representatives  to  the  said  bill,  and  agree  to 
the  conference  asked  )>\  the  House  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of  the  two 
Houses  thereon. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

<>i-<l>r»L  That  t  lie  committee  of  conference  on  the  part  of  the  Senate 
l»<>  appointed  by  the  President  pro  tempore;  and 

Mr.  Semnio.  Mr.  Orr.  and  Mr.  Preston  were  appointed. 


Oct.13.18G>.]  SENATE.  4S5 

<>r<l:r«l,  That  the  Secretary  inform,  the  House  of  Representatives 

thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clay. 

<)r>l>.i\<1*  That  the  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  21)  in  regard  to  retalia- 
tion  be  transferred  to  the  Secret  Legislative  Calendar. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  Presidfiit:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  notified  the  Hou- 
Representatives  that  he  has  this  day  approved  and  signed  the  following  acts: 
H.  R.  30.  An  act  to  establish  certain  post  routes  therein  named;  and 
H.  R.  51.  An  act  to  extend  the  term  of  office  of  certain  war-tax  collectors. 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  disagreeing 
votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  S3)  to  amend  an  act  for  the 
establishment  and  organization  of  a  general  start"  for  the  Army  of  the 
Confederate  States  of  America,  approved  February  '20,  1801,  reported 
that  they  had  met  the  committee  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives. and  that  they  were  unable  to  agree. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Wigfall, 

//,  xnli'nL  That  the  Senate  adhere  to  their  disagreement  to  the 
amendments  of  the  House  of  Representatives  to  the  said  bill. 

<h-<l>.r«L  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Semmes,  from  the  committee  of  conference  on  the  disagreeing 
votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (S.  li>2)  establishing  the  seal  of 
the  Confederate  States  of  America,  reported  that  they  bad  met  the 
committee  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  and  that  they 
were  unable  to  agree. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

li,  AY///W/.  That  the  Senate  adhere  to  their  disagreement  to  the 
amendments  of  the  House  of  Representatives  to  the  said  bill. 

<>r<l<i'<>L  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  committee  appointed  on  the  part  of  the 
Senate  to  act  with  a  like  committee  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives to  wait  upon  the  President  of  the  Confederate  States  and 
inform  him  that  Congre.-s  will  adjourn  this  da}T  at  5  o'clock  p.  in., 
and  to  ask  him  if  he  had  any  further  communication  to  make  to  Con- 
gress. reported 

That  they  had  discharged  the  duty  assigned  them,  and  that  the  Presi- 
dent replied  that  he  had  no  further  communication  to  make  to  either 
House. 

Mr.  Orr  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 


That  three  hundred  copies  of  the  Journal  of  the  Senate  in  open  legisla- 

tive session,  including  such  proceedings  in  secret  session  as  the  injunction  of  secrecy 
may  have  been  removed  from,  be  published  under  the  direction  of  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution:  and  on  the 

<t  ion  to  agree  thereto, 
It  was  determined  in  the  negative. 
A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  Prexidenl:  The  committee  on  the  part  of  the  House  of  Representatives  have 
reported  that  on  conferring  with  the  committee  on  the  part  of  the  Senate  on  the  dis- 
agreeing votes  of  the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  (  S.  S3)  to  amend  an  act  for  the  establish- 
ment and  organization  of  a  general  staff  for  the  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  approved  February  I'li,  isiil.  they  are  unable  to  agree  with  said  committee. 

The  committee  on  the  part  of  the  I  louse  of  Representatives  have  reported  that  on 


486  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  13. 1S62. 

conferring  with  the  committee  on  the  part  of  the  Senate  on  the  disagreeing  votes  of 
the  two  Houses  on  the  bill  i  S.  102)  establishing  a  seal  for  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  they  are  unable  to  agree  with  said  committee. 

The  House  of  Representatives  have  concurred  in  the  amendments  of  the  Senate  to 
the  bill  ( H.  R.  49)  to  increase  and  regulate  the  appointment  of  general  officers  in  the 
Provisional  Army. 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an  enrolled  bill,  I  am 
directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  a  bill  (H.  R.  49)  to  increase  and  regulate  the 
appointment  of  general  officers  in  the  Provisional  Army. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate,  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

Mr.  Wigfall,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Atfairs.  reported  a 
bill  (S.  l'2(.n  to  authorize  the  appointment  of  chiefs  of  staff;  which  wa- 
read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the 
Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the 
Senate. 

Ordered,  That  the  bill  be  engrossed  and  read  a  third  time. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass,  and  that  the  title  thereof  be  as  aforesaid. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretaiy  request  the  concurrence  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  therein. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  McDonald: 

Mr.  President:  The  President  of  the  Confederate  States  has  notified  the  House  of 
Representatives  that  he  has  this  day  approved  and  signed  an  act  of  the  following  title: 

H.  R.  49.  An  act  to  increase  and  regulate  the  appointment  of  general  officers  in 
the  Provisional  Army. 

Mr.  Sparrow  submitted  the  following  resolution  for  consideration: 

Resolved  (the  House  of  Representatives  concurring),  That  the  time  of  adjournment  of 
the  two  Houses  be  postponed  until  half  past  five  o'clock  p.  m. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  resolution:  and  on  the 
question  to  agree  thereto, 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  \  XTea 

/  rsays  . .  _. . o 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry.  Hunter, 
Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston,  Semmes,  and  Sparrow. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Brown,  Johnson,  Lewis,  Oldham.  and  Orr. 

So  the  resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  request  the  concurrence  of  the  Hou-c 
of  Representatives  therein. 

The  hour  fixed  by  resolution  for  the  adjournment  of  both  HOU-M-- 
having  arrived. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sernmes, 

The  Senate  adjourned  sine  die. 


Oct.  13, 1862.]  SENATE. 

SECRET   SESSION. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bring  it  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  for  the  building-  of  a  vessel 
of  war. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed  the  enrolled  bill  last 
reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

The  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  defense  of  the  Tennessee  and 
Cumberland  rivers  was  read  the  first  and  second  times  and  considered 
as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole;  and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it 
was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  bill  was  read  the  third  time. 

Resolved,  That  it  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

The  joint  resolution  (H.  R.  21)  in  regard  to  retaliation  was  read  the 
first  and  second  times  and  considered  as  in  Committee  of  the  Whole; 
and  no  amendment  being  proposed,  it  was  reported  to  the  Senate. 

Ordered,  That  it  pass  to  a  third  reading. 

The  said  resolution  was  read  the  third  time. 

On  the  question, 

Shall  the  resolution  now  pass? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Semmes, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present, 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barn  well,  Clark,  Clay,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Oldham,  Orr,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Preston, 
Semmes,  Sparrow,  and  Wigfall. 

In  the  negative,  none. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  this  resolution  pass. 

Ordered,  That  the  Secretary  inform  the  House  of  Representatives 
thereof. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Clark, 

Ordt.-rvd^  That  the  injunction  of  secrecy  be  removed  from  the  pro- 
ceedings of  the  Senate  on  the  joint  resolution  last  mentioned. 

A  message  from  the  House  of  Representatives,  by  Mr.  Dixon,  their 
Clerk: 

Mr.  President:  The  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  having  signed  an 
enrolled  bill,  I  am  directed  to  bringit  to  the  Senate  for  the  signature  of  their  President. 

Mr.  Mitchel,  from  the  committee,  reported  that  they  had  examined 
and  found  truly  enrolled  a  bill  (H.  R.  — )  to  provide  for  the  defense 
of  the  Tennessee  and  Cumberland  rivers. 

The  President  pro  tempore  having  signed   the   enrolled  bill  last 


488  JOURNAL    OF   THE  [Oct.  13, 1862. 

reported  to  have  been  examined,  it  was  delivered  to  the  Secretary  of 
the  Senate  and  by  him  forthwith  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
Confederate  States  for  his  approval. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Mitchel, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 

EXECUTIVE    SESSION. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Brown, 

That  the  Senate  reconsider  the  vote  rejecting  the  nomination  of  John 
C.  Pemberton  to  be  lieutenant-general, 

After  debate, 

Mr.  Sparrow  demanded  the  question;  which  was  seconded,  and 

The  question  being  put, 

Will  the  Senate  reconsider  the  vote  rejecting  the  nomination  of  John 
C.  Pemberton? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  nomination;  and 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of  John  C. 
Pemberton  to  be  lieutenant-general '. 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative,  j  ^ 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Orr, 

The  yeas  and  nays  being  desired  by  one-fifth  of  the  Senators  present. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  affirmative  are, 

Messrs.  Barnwell,  Brown,  Clark,  Davis,  Dortch,  Henry,  Hunter, 
Johnson,  Lewis,  Mitchel,  Peyton,  Phelan,  Semmes,*and  Sparrow. 

Those  who  voted  in  the  negative  are, 

Messrs.  Clay,  Oldham,  Orr,  Preston,  and  Wigfall. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
John  C.  Pemberton  to  be  lieutenant-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomi- 
nation of  the  President. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Henry, 

The  Senate  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  nomination  of  Carter 
L.  Stevenson  to  be  major-general. 

On  the  question, 

Will  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  this  appointment? 

It  was  determined  in  the  affirmative. 

So  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Carter  L.  Stevenson  to  be  major-general,  agreeably  to  the  nomination 
of  the  President. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  19th  ultimo)  the  nomination  of  John  H.  Jones  to 
be  brigadier-general,  reported  the  same. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

Resolved,  That  the  further  consideration  of  said  nomination  l>e  post- 
poned till  the  next  session  of  Congress. 

Mr.  Sparrow,  from  the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs,  to  whom 
was  referred  (on  the  10th  instant)  the  nomination  of  Theophilus  II. 
Holmes  to  be  lieutenant-general,  reported  the  same. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  D:ivi>. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  said  nomination;  and 


Oct.  13,  1862.]  SENATE  . 

Ii>  xolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
Theophilus  H.  Holmes,  to  be  lieutenant-general,  agreeably  to  the 
nomination  of  the  President. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  October  13,  1862. 
To  the  Senate  of  the  Confederate  States: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  Robert  H. 
Chilton,  <>f  Virginia,  to  be  assistant  adjutant-general,  with  the  rank  of  colonel,  in  the 
Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 

JEFFERSON   DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE    STATES    OK    AMERICA,    WAR    DEPARTMENT, 

Rn-lunund,  October  13,  1862. 

Sin:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  nomination  of  Robert  H.  Chilton.  of 
Virginia,  to  he  assistant  adjutant-general,  with  the  rank  of  colonel,  in  the  Army  of 
the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

1  am,  sir,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  AV.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

etc. 


The  message  was  read. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  said  nomination;  and 

On  motion  1)}*  Mr.  Clay, 

<h-J  (.-!•<  '/,  That  the  further  consideration  of  the  nomination  of 
Robert  H.  Chilton  be  postponed  till  the  next  session  of  Congre^. 

The  following  message  was  received  from  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate States,  by  Mr.  B.  N.  Harrison,  his  Secretary: 

RICHMOND,  October  IS,  1862. 
T»  tin'  Senate  of  the  Confederate  Statt'x: 

Agreeably  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  I  nominate  the  officers 
on  the  accompanying  list  to  the  rank  affixed  to  their  names  respectively. 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 

CONFEDERATE  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  WAR  DEPARTMENT, 

liii-lniKind,  October  13,  1862. 

SIR:  I  have  the  honor  to  recommend  the  following  nominations  for  appointment 
in  the  Provisional  Army  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America: 

SItiNAI.    CORPS. 
IXDER   ACT   NO.   16,  APPROVED    SEPTEMBER   27,   1862. 

lit-iitenants. 


A.  L.  Lindsay,  Virginia;  W.  N.  Mercer  Otey,  Tennessee;  H.  C.  Lindsay,  Ken- 
tucky; John  A.  Stephens,  Georgia;  C.  G.  Memminger,  South  Carolina;  Edmund 
Burke,  Texas;  James  Cary,  Maryland;  A.  J.  Stedman,  North  Carolina. 

Second  lieutfnaiiti*. 

J.  X.  Stubbs,  Virginia;  J.  Stephens  Mason,  Virginia;  J.  L.  Doggett,  North  Caro- 
lina; Frank  Markoe,  Maryland;  Kli  Ihivall,  Maryland;  E.  T.  Ruffin,  Georgia;  George 

K.  Harrison,  Virginia. 

(    O/lill'l. 

David  Dyer.  Fifty-seventh  Virginia  Regiment.  Virginia. 

Lieutenant-colonels. 

W.  H.  Hunt,  Thirty-fifth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 
John  B.  Magruder,  Fifty-seventh  Virginia  Regiment,  Virginia. 


490  JOURNAL    OP   THE    SENATE.  [Oct.  13,  i 

Major. 
S.  S.  Ives,  Thirty-fifth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Brigade  quartermaster. 
Francis  Rawle,  Louisiana. 

ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S  DEPARTMENT. 

Captain. 
Benjamin  H.  Read,  South  Carolina. 

Aid-de-camp,  with  nink  and  pity  nffu-xt  lieutenant. 
Hugh  Hamilton  Rogers,  Virginia. 

quartermasters,  with  rank  of  captain. 


J.  J.  Havis,  Fourteenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

O.  M.  Hundley,  Twelfth  Alabama  Battalion  (  Partisan  Rangers)  ,  Alabama. 

James  Buckner,  Tenth  Louisiana  Regiment,  Louisiana. 

J.  G.  McKee. 

J.  C.  Curry,  Alabama. 

Joseph  S.  Duckwall,  Alabama. 

W.  H.  Jemison,  Alabama. 

W.  M.  Gillaspie,  Mississippi. 

Chaplain. 
J.  J.  D.  Renfroe,  Tenth  Alabama  Regiment,  Alabama. 

Adjutants,  iciih  rank  of  first  lieutenant. 

Joseph  D.  Daniel,  Twenty-second  Georgia  Regiment,  Georgia. 
R.  F.  Luckett,  Eighth  Texas  Mounted  Regiment,  Texas. 
James  W.  McCarty,  Eleventh  Virginia  Cavalry,  Virginia. 

ENGINEERS. 

Captains. 

George  B.  Pickett,  Kentucky;  L.  P.  Grant,  Georgia;  George  H.  Hazlehurst,  Georgia. 

First  lieutenants. 

W.  D.  Stuart,  North  Carolina;  R.  P.  Rowley,  Tennessee;  J.  H.  Dinkins,  Texas; 
Clarendon  Williams,  Missouri. 

Second  lieutenants. 

R.  J.  Swancoat,  Maryland;  M.  B.  Grant,  Georgia;  E.  S.  Law,  Georgia. 
I  have  the  honor  to  be,  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  W.  RANDOLPH, 

Secretary  of  War. 
To  His  Excellency  JEFFERSON  DAVIS, 

President,  etc. 

The  message  was  read. 

The  Senate  proceeded  to  consider  the  nominations  therein  contained; 
and 

Resolved,  That  the  Senate  advise  and  consent  to  the  appointment  of 
the  persons  named,  agreeably  to  their  respective  nominations. 

On  motion  by  Mr.  Sparrow, 

The  Senate  resolved  into  open  legislative  session. 


INDEX. 


Alieniatliy.  ( .  ('.,  185. 
Ahernatliy.  Jones  ('..  307,  342. 
Ahcrnethy.  James  M.,  185. 
Abln::ton.  Thomas  W..  307,  343. 
Ahney.  Joseph,  356.  140. 
Ahrahams.  William  T.,  303,  339. 
Accounts. 

Auditing  of: 
Senators,  etc..  4-1.  47. 
War  Department.  173.  179.  195,  201,  212. 
Adams.  B.  «.,  351.  392. 
Adams,  I).  W.,  299.  343,  392. 
Adams.  Edward  W.,  348,  390. 
Adams,  H.  B..-359.  425. 
Adams,  J.  ('.,  307,  342. 
Adams.  John  D..  359,  411.  424. 
Adams.  Johu  M..  307.  342. 
Adams.  Jos.  M..  170,  186. 
Adams.  R.  H.  T.,  357.  440. 
Adams,  s.  K..  :  ^.  423. 
Adams.  T.  A.  Smith.  171.  1*7. 
Addlson.  W.  J.,  98,  110. 
Adirer,  J.  E.,  347,  390. 
Adjutants. 

Appointment  of,  of  grade  of  subaltern,  313,  314, 

31C,  396,  407. 
A:rurs,  J.  I,..  34*.  390. 
Aiken.  H.  K.,  355,  440. 
Aiken.  James,  355,  440. 
Airey.  John  D.,  307,342. 
Air  Ship. 

Construction,  26,  61,  67. 
Alabama. 

Electoral  vut>-.  >. 

Security  from  invasion,  282,  297. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  7, 13,  95. 
Alabama  and  (.ftirirla  Railroad. 

Construction.  398-400,  408. 
Alabama  and  Mississippi  Rivers  Railroad. 

Construction,  121.  122,  127.  133. 
Alabama  River. 

DetYiiM-.  H,  71.  S3.  88,  297. 
Albertson.  K.  T..  :::0.  391. 
Aldrich,  A.  P.,  131,  178. 
Aldrich.  RolK-rt,  433.  449. 
Alexander,  (  .  M.,  356. 
Alexander,  (i.  W.,  300,  343,  439. 
Alexander,  (ieorire  IK,  364.  438. 
Alexander,  J.  H.,  357,  440. 
Alexander.  Joseph  W.,  386,  402. 
Alexander,  51.  li.,  351,  391. 
Alexander,  R.  H.,  351,  391. 
Alien  Enemies. 

Sequestration  of  estates,  258, 282, 284, 308, 309, 435. 
Alison,  J.  D.,  306,  342. 
Allen,  A.  M.,  351,  391. 


Allen,  B.  W..  303.  339. 

Allen,  Henry  C..  305.  340. 

Allen.  J.  J..  359,  425. 

Allen.  John  I'.,  350,391. 

Allen.  John  »..  04.  75. 

Allen,  John  M.,  Asft.  Qtini-tfr>iiaster,34~,  390. 

Allen.  John  M..  S'»n/..  306.  342. 

Allen.  John  S.,  305.  341. 

Allen,  L.  W.,  304,  340. 

Allen.  Robert  H.,  306,  341. 

Allen,  W.  L.,  366,  423. 

Allen,  W.  W.,63,  75. 

Allen.  William,  207. 

Allison.  Richard  T.,  421,  441,  461. 

Allston,  Joseph  B.,  357.  440. 

Alsop.  tieoree  W..  303,  339. 

Alsop,  William  S.,  207. 

Alston.  A.  A.,  360,  425. 

Alston.  R.  A..  360,  425. 

Ambler.  John.  :-:45,  389. 

Ames.  W.  >.,  307,342. 

Amiss.  John  W.,  305,  341. 

Amiss.  William  H.,  303,  339,  363,  438. 

Amonett.  J.  J.,  29,31. 

Andersiiii.  A.  <•.,  350,  391. 

Anderson.  Eihvard  ('.,  '  npt.,  361,  426. 

Anderson,  Edward  (..  OaL,  365.  422. 

Anderson,  (i.  W..  361,  426. 

Anderson,  (Jeorge  B.,  299,  343.  392. 

Anderson,  Isaac  W.,  185. 

Anderson.  J.  Monroe.  360.  425. 

Anderson,  James  B.,  3-59.  426,  437. 

Anderson,  R.  H.,  356.  440. 

Anderson,  Richard  H..  298.  343. 

Anderson.  Robert  W..  ;!<»2.  344,  439. 

Anderson.  Walker.  288,  309,  319. 

Anderson.  William  E.,  351,392. 

Anderson.  William  L..  412,  424. 

Anderson.  William  S..  363,  438. 

Andrews,  (ieortre  T.,  49,  75. 

Andrews,  H.  S.,  366.  422. 

Andrews.  Robert  ('.,  132,  179,  208. 

Anu'el.  I.  W.,  185. 

Annan,  Samuel,  303,  339. 

Ant  ley.  Joseph  S.,  194,  208. 

Appleton.  William.  360,  425. 

Appointments. 

Authority  of  the  President,  459,  464,  465,467,468, 

480. 
See  also  dominations  and  Confirmation!?:  and 

Qffi'  •• 
Appropriations. 

Engraving  and  printing  Treasury  notes,  326. 

Legislative,  executive,  and  judicial,  416,  419, 
426.  127.  435.  445. 

Navy.  32S.  338,  397,  420,  431. 

491 


492 


INDEX. 


Approprlat  Ions— Continued. 
River  and  harbor  defenses,  397.  420,  436. 
Support  of  the  Government,  97,100,  112, 119,  463, 

4tv">,  476,  481. 
To  carry  into  effect  certain  acts.  212,  213,  219, 

268,269. 
Treasury.   War.  and  Navy   Departments,   -juj, 

206,  -"-'0,  326. 

Archer.  James  J..  299.  343,  392. 
Archer.  Kol.crt  H..  300.  344.439. 
Archer.  W.  S..  3>>.  423. 
Archer.  William  M..  300.  422. 
Archltes  of  the  Confederate  State*. 
Security  of,  180,  182.  189.    91,.  200,  203,216,220- 

222. 
Arizona  Territory. 

Appointment  of  Territorial  officers,  59,  79. 
Arkansas,  O.  S.  S.,  232. 
Arkansas. 

Electoral  voles.  >. 

Senators  in  the  First  Confederate  Congress.  5. 13. 
War  tax.  279.  293. 
Armlsteacl,  L.  A.,  109,  117. 
Armour,  James  E.,  386,  403. 

Arms.  Ammunition,  etc.     See  Munitions  of  II 'ar. 
Armstrong,  JCneas,  233,  240,  386,  402. 
Armstrong,  James  1).,  171,  187. 
Armstrong,  Klchard  F.,  386,  403. 
Armstrong,  Vf.  J.,  351,  391. 
Armstrong.  W.  S.,  307,  343. 
Ariiistronsr,  William  II.,  300,  425. 
Army  Corps. 
Organization  of,  authorized,  316,  380,  406,  418, 

429. 

Army  Intelligence  office. 
Commutation  for  quarters,   etc.,  376,  37>.   127. 

476,  481. 

Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 
Cadets,  463,  464.  4r,7,  468,  480. 
Commanding  general,  34,  35,  37,  47. 
Compensation.    See  Compensation. 
Detail  of  artisans  and  mechanics  from,  82,  85, 

87,  92. 
Drunkenness,  punishment  for,  127,  15(5,  161-164, 

180,  190,  212. 

Employment  of  negroes: 
Musicians,  45,  56,  138,  150, 168. 
Slaves,  152,  174,  466,  475,  477,  481. 
Teamsters,  113, 118. 

Kulistment  of  cooks,  152, 174, 195, 197,  209,  220. 
Establishment  and  organization,  195,  199-201, 

220. 
Execution  of  soldiers  without  trial,  264,  277,  279, 

280.  S 

Exemptions  from  service.    See  Military  - 
(ielieral  staff,  139,  143,  165,  181,  196,  199,  247.  2-Xl, 
262, 264, 277, 288, 289,  321.  322,  336,  368,  377,  379, 
381, 406,  408, 417,  431,  435,  442,  444.  14.").  451 ,  45s, 
466, 479,  481-485. 

List  of  officers  requested,  17.">,  176,  313. 
Medical  Department,  106,  107,  133,  151,  161,  210, 

211 .  379,  380,  405,  406,  415,  418. 
Military  courts,  274, 368, 382, 383,  417,  419, 445, 452. 
Musicians,  45,  56,  138.  150,  168. 
Nominations  and  confirmations  21.  •_•:,.  :{6,  41-43, 
48-50,  54,  60,  62-66,  74-76,  78,  79,  81,  86,  90-92, 


Army  of  the  Confederate  States — Continued. 

Nominations  and  confirmations — Continued. 
95,  100-104,  109,  112,  116,  117, 120, 121, 130-132, 
155, 158, 159, 169-173, 176-179, 184-187, 194,  206- 
209, 222. 223,  240. 298-308,  323,  324,  328,  329,  334, 
338-367,  373-375,  387-393,  411-415,  422-421',,  432. 
433.  437-441.  449.  450,  400-462,  470-174.  4SV-190. 

Relief  of  incompetent  or  disabled  ottici 
440-448.  403.  465.  466,  468,  481. 

Retirement  of  officers.    See  Relirf,  etc.  (ante). 

Service  in.    See  Military  XtrnVt . 

Staff  and  clerical  force  for  general  at  seat  of 

government,  59,  62,  68,  86,  87,  89,  94. 
•     See  also  Pnn-ifiunal  A rm>/;  and  Public  Defense. 
Arnall.  Charles  S..  305,  341. 
Arnold.  (Jeorire,  412.  424. 
Arnold,  J.  F.,349,  390. 
Arnold,  James  K.,  61,  124. 
Arnold.  Medicus  F.,  351,  391. 
Arnold.  Thomas,  69. 
A  mow,  Oenrire  J..  3»s,  390. 
Arrears  of  Pay.    See  Congress,  etc.  (Provisional); 

and  Dcciaxfil  *<>ltliers. 
Artillery  Corps. 

Appointment  of  officers,  160, 164. 174, 1%,  209. 220. 

Increase  of,  138,  144,  150,  160,  194.  213. 

Officers  for  ordnance  duty.  -.'17 . 252.  202,  2 

289. 
Artisans  and  Mechanics. 

Detail  of,  from  the  Army.  vJ,  N\  >7.  92. 
Ashlirook.  Hubert  C..  357 ,  440. 
Ashby.  H.  M.,  362. 
Ashe.  K.  Y..  306,341. 
Ache.  Samuel  A..  300,  344,  439. 
Ashfonl,  T.  «.,  307,343. 
Ashlin.  C.  A..  304,  340. 
At  kelson.  T.  II..  373.  389. 
Atkinson.  A..  :;0:1.  438. 
Atkinson.  K.  W..  HB,  42:;. 
Attorney-(«eueral. 

Appointed  i  Watts  i.  72,  74. 

Assistant  (Koyes),  108,  155. 

See  also  limyy,  Tlimiiaf. 
Augusta,  (ia. 

Port  of  entry,  111.  14."..  ir*.  ir.i.  17.'.,  199,  204. 
Austin.  Henry  >..307,343. 
Austin.  1..  M.,  363. 
Austin,  T.  A..  307.342. 
Austin.  William  T.,  413. 
Aleut.  15.  W.,  185. 
\>ent.  W.  F.,  347,390. 
Averett,  Samuel  W..  3>0,  403. 
Aylett.  Patrick  H.,  108.  1 
Ajlett.  William  K..  411,  424,  460. 
Babhitt.  Amzl.  41'.  7  >. 
Itacon.  James  T.,  351,  391. 
Badser,  Klchard  C.,  351,  391,  3'.»2. 
Kailires  of  Distinction. 

Provision  for.  2.V).  204,  271,  170,  4M,  484. 
Itucr.   Herman.  :;<)),  340. 
It ail.-j.  David  J.. 
Bailey,  K.  11.  C.,  302,  306,  338,  :;  12. 
Bailey,  James  J.,  170,  186.  3-16,  389. 
Bailey,  R.  Anirustus.  KB,  120.  437. 
Bailey.  W.   H..  1- 
Balrd,  A.  t1.,  360,425. 


INDEX. 


493 


Balril,  E.   R.,  302,  344,  439. 
Balrd,  John   I...  185. 
Baker.    Kolllnsr. 

Auditor  of  the  Treasury,  116, 120. 
Baker,  (ieorve  B.,  350,  391. 
Baker,  J.  H..  34s.  390. 
Baker,  James  M.  (Florida). 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  44,  99, 104, 
153,  173,  287,  308. 

Commit!' 
Buildings,  21. 

Engrossment  and  Enrollment,  436. 
Xiival  Aflfairs,  19,  71,  109,  402,  403. 
Post-Offices  and  Post- Roads,  19,  138. 
Public  Lands,  19. 

Lcnve  of  absence,  61. 

Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  250. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress  5,  13, 225. 

You  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40,  57,  96,  105,  114, 
115,  119,  125,  134,  139-141,147,148,153,154,100, 
162-164,  167,  168,  176,  182,189,192,197,198,203, 
204,  216,  217,  235,  241,243,252,255,261,272.2*0. 
285-288,  290,  292,  295,  2%,  298, 310-312, 315, 316, 
319,  321,  322,  329,  370, 371, 375, 395-397, 399, 415, 
US,  419,  429,  431,  443,  444,  450,  455,  456,  45S.  If,:',. 
Baker,  John  H.,  102,  120. 
Baker,  Paul  I)e  Lacy,  303,  339. 
Baker,  KU-hanI  B.,  302,  338. 
Baker.  Thomas  H.,  351,  391. 
Hiiker.  William  .).,  351,  391. 
Baldwin,  Benjamin  J..  64,  75. 
Baldwin,  D.  H.,  170,  186. 
Baldwin,  H.  D.,  185. 
Baldwin,  John  B.  (Virginia). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Conference  committees,  332,  468. 
Baldwin,  I..  H.,  304,  340. 
Baldwin.  R.  S.,  303,  339. 
Baldwin.  Holiert  K.,  303,  339. 
Baldwin.  Uoliert  I..  66,  69. 
Baldwin,  W.  E.,  362,  414. 
Baldwin,  William  H..  185. 
Ball.  Dahney,  360,  425. 
Ball.  <i.  C.,351,  392. 
Ball,  William  B.,  358.  426,  437. 
Baltzell,  J.,  388,423. 
Bankhead,  J.,  357,  410. 
Bankhead,  Smith  P.,  366,  422. 
Banks,  Dunstan  E.,  170,  186,  305,  340. 
Banks,  E.  A.,  346,389. 
Bniiks,  (ieorife  T.,  64,  75. 
Banks,  John  S.,  222. 
Banks,  John  T.,  303,  339. 
Biinkv.  William.  307,  312. 
Barliiere,  Joseph,  432. 
Barhnt.  Alphonse,  386,  403. 
Harbour.  K.  P.,  301,  344,  439. 
Barliour.  Edward.  306,  422. 
B.irlmur,  James,  299,  343,  l:;x 
Bart-lay,  William  P.,  353,  440. 
Bard,  Samuel,  412,  424. 
Barham,  John,  348,  390. 
Barham,  RoscoeU.,  185. 
Barker,  Joslah,  360,  425. 
Barker,  Theodore  «.,  300,  344,  439. 
Barker,  Thomas  M.,  64,  75. 
Barker,  W.  >.,  357,  440. 


Barksdale,  Ethelbert  (Mississippi). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Joint,  25. 
Special,  8,  10,  260. 
Barksdale,  J.  A.,  35!>.  425. 
Barksdale,  W.  H.,  301,  344,  439. 
i   Barksdale,  William,  114,  299,  343,  392. 
Barnes,  IHxon,  352.- 
Barnes.  Edwin,  304,  340. 
Barnes,  (icorire  B.,  360,  425. 
Barnes,  H.  E.,  366,  423. 
Barnes,  J.  T.  .H.,  388,  423. 
Barnes,  William  H.,  303,  339. 
Barnett,  Isaac  X.,  103,  121. 
Barnett,  J.  W.,  185. 
Barnette.  J.  Bw  303,  339. 
Barnewall,  William,  Jr.,  49,  60. 
Barney,  Joseph  >.,  :>:>,  102. 
Barnwell,  Uoliert  W.  (South  Carolina). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  7,  20,  40, 

125,  128,  175,  248,  251. 
Committees: 
Conference,  77. 

Finance,  19,  36,  37,  40,  47,  58, 79,  92, 110-112, 115, 
117,  120,  123,  124,  133, 138, 143, 149, 165, 166, 179, 
188,  205,  235,  242,  245,259,462,463,465. 
Special,  9,  210,  211,  484. 
Leave  of  absence,  262,  334. 
Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  230,  235. 
Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6,  14. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40,  52,  57,  67, 74,  %, 
105,  114,  115,  118,  125,134,139-141,147,148,153, 
154,  160,  162-164,  167,  168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 197, 
198,  203,  204,  216,  217,235,241-243,252,255,261, 
463, 470-473, 475, 478, 483, 486-488. 
Barr,  D.  «.,  352,  392. 
Barrand,  T.  Lanson,  345,  389. 
Barrett,  M.  B.,  363,438. 
Barrinter.  Victor  ('.,  208. 
Barren,  Samuel.  3S5,  402. 
Barrow,  B.,  300,  439. 
Barrow,  James,  49,  60. 
Barry,  A.  J»,  373,389. 
Barth,  William  (i.,  171,187. 
Bartlett,  Joshua,  360,425. 
Barton.  Jefferson,  304,340. 
Barton,  Seth  M.,  66,74. 
Barton, William  S.,  299,  343,  438". 
Barnch.  Simon,  303,339. 
Bass,  David  E.,  304,  340. 
Bass,  Joseph  >'.,  305,  341. 
Bass,  Thomas  Coke,  352. 
Bass.  William  E.,  193,208. 
Bate,  W.  B.,  362,  414. 
Bateman.  H.  P.,  3m;.:;i2. 
Bates.  James  K.,  352,392. 
Batson,  Felix  I.  (Arkansas). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  11. 
Battle,  Joel  A.,  Jr.,  49,60. 
Battles. 

Action  of  Congress  on  reports,  20, 22, 24, 53, 80, 86, 
113-115, 133, 135, 136, 138, 144, 150, 152, 159, 164, 
165, 168, 175, 192, 205, 218, 234, 236. 
Baiimirarteii.  Julius,  327. 
Baya,  H.  T.,  352,  392. 


494 


INDEX. 


Baylor,  John  K. 

Governor  of  Arizona  Territory,  59, 79. 
Bayly,  Samuel  T.,  300,341,  139. 
Bayne,  Thomas  L..  360,425. 
Beall,  E,  J.,  306, 342. 
Bcall,  Lloyd  J.,  421,441,461. 
Beall,  Thomas  B..  207. 
Brail,  Thomas  I'.,  357,  440. 
Beall,  William  X.  K.,  SI,  159,  184. 
Beard,  J.  H.,  356. 
Beard,  W.  D.,  362,438. 
Beard,  W.  K.,  299,  343,  438. 
Beardeu.  M.  J.,  348,  390. 
Bearden,  H.  M.,  305,  341. 
Beasley,  William  K.,  348,  390. 
Beat),  C.  R.,  169,  186. 
Beaut-hump,  J.  J.,  04,  75. 
Beaufort,  C.  S.  S. 

Reward  to  officers  and  crew,  309. 
Beauland,  W.  «.,  347,390. 
Beauregard,  A.  X.  T.,  301,  344,  439. 
Beauregard,  (i.  T.,  136. 
Beck,  F.  K.,  63,75. 
Beck,  J.  H.,  170,  187. 
Beck,  Thomas  J.,  171,  187. 
Bedon,  Joslah,  357,  440. 
Bee,  Hamilton  I*.,  36,42. 
Beggs,  Thomas,  351,  391. 
Bell,  H.  M.,  346,389. 
Bell,  James  B.,  359,  425. 
Bell,  Richard,  350,  391. 
Bell,  Robert  ('.,  305,  340. 
Bell,  Robert  S.,  350,  391. 
Bell,  Thomas  S.,  306.311. 
Bellintrer,  Amos  X.,  303,  339. 
Bellinger,  Martin,  185. 
Belton,  J.  F.,  300,344,439. 
Bcna?h,  James,  300,  344,  439. 
Bender,  W.  «.,  365,  422. 
Benjamin,  Judah  P. 

Acting  Secretary  of  War,  SI,  92,  104. 

Secretary  of  State,  72-74,  84. 

Secretary  of  War,  21,  36,  41,  50,  54,  65,  66,  79,  91. 
Bennett,  J.  S.  K.,  49,  60. 
Bennett,  John  R.,  304,  340. 
Bennett,  John  W.,  385,  402. 
Bennett,  W.  K.,  362,  438. 
Bentley,  W.  «.,  359,  425. 
Benton,  Benjamin'^.,  301,  344,  439. 
Benton.  Mortimer  M.,  413,  422. 
Berger,  I.,  363,  438. 
Berkeley,  Francis  B.,  305,341. 
Bernard,  J,  T.,  350,390. 
Berry,  Mlcajah  F.,  299,  343,  438. 
Berry,  Thomas  J.,  358,  426,  437. 
Besselien.  W.  F.,  306,  342. 
Host.  Emory  F.,  351,  440. 
Belts,  William  H.,  48,  60,  354. 
Beverly,  Constantlne  B.,  108,  187. 
Bibb,  Joseph  B.,  63,  75. 
Bible  Society  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Relief  for,  267,  308,  443,  468,  477,  478. 
BIrkell,  W.  W.,  388,  423. 
Bldgood,  R.  W.,  305,  340. 
Bier.  Keorire  II.,  386,  402. 
Biggs,  Asa,  108,  155,  156. 
Biggs,  John  M.,  351,  391. 


BIllups.  .1.  P..  ;;is.  390. 
Blnfonl.  James  K..  ill.  75. 
Biiiirham.  John  A.  P..  341 
Blossat.  Kueene  R.,  193,  208. 
BIrge,  X.  A.,  346,  389. 
Blrney,  John,  388,  423. 
BIscoe,  H.  L.,  350,  391. 
Bishop,  B.  F.,  3S8,  423. 
BIzzell.  James  A..  1»5. 
Black,  Harvey  II.,  117. 
Black,  Much,  194,  208. 
Black,  James  B.,  303,  339. 
Black,  John  L.,  353,  440. 
Blackburn.  B.  F..  301,  344,  439,  441. 
Blackburn,  Kllas  K.,  10S,  155,  156. 
Blackfonl.  Benjamin,  302,  338. 
Blackford.  William  W..  364,  422. 
Blacknall,  C.  C.,  373,  389. 
Blackwcll,  John  T.,  367,  404. 
Blackwell,  Reuben  W..  301,  341,  439. 
Blair,  L.  W.  R.,  356,440. 
Blake,  Joseph  I).,  41,  46.  386,  402. 
Blakemore,  W.  T.,  301,  344,  439. 
Blanton,  B.  H.,  351,391. 
Bledsoe,  A.  T. 

Assistant  Set-rotary  of  War,  117,  120. 
Bledsoe,  Powhatan,  304,  310. 
IUe>  ins.  John  F..  307.  312. 
Blockade  of  Southern  Ports.  192. 
Blount,  B.  F.,  303,  339. 
Blount,  F.  W.,  366,  422. 
Blount,  (J.  M.,  305,311. 
Blount.  R.  I'.,  353. 
Blount,  T.  W..  :;ss    u;;. 
Blount,  William  A..  185. 
Blue,  O.  R.,  304,  340. 

Blue  Mountain  Railroad.     See  Alabama  ami  Geor- 
gia, etc. 

Board.  Charles  A.,  303,  339. 
Biicave.  Joseph  W.,  350,  391. 
Bocock,  Thomas  S.  (Virginia). 

Speaker  of  House  of  Representatives.  7.  216,217, 

435,  478. 

Boggess,  Irby  II.,  363,  438. 
P.ojrsress,  R.  ().,  3i> 
Boirirs.  Charles  II..  :;o|,  310. 
Boggs,  Franc! s  .).. 
Boggs.  T.  II.,  354. 
Boirirs.  William  R..  865,  422.  171. 
Bolan,  M.  J.,  303,  339. 
Bolles,  C.  P.,  366,  422. 
Boiling,  L.  S.,  346,  389. 
Bolllnir.  W.  H.,  184. 
Bond,  John  B.,  303,  339. 
Bonds  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Exchange  for  articles  in  kind,  115, 123-126,  190, 
192,  204,  212,  213,  219,  227,  433,  450-157.  IV. 

Issue  of,  to  meet  contract  for  vessels  of  war, 

255,  256,  259,  260,  297,  323. 
Bonford,  P.  E.,  302,  344,  439. 
Bonneau,  R.  V..  64.  75. 
Bonner,  Memory,  303,  339. 
Bonner,  S.  L.,  66,  69. 
Bonner.  W.  (;..  3ss.  Ul. 
Bonner.  William  V.,  363,  438. 
lt<.ns:ii.  John.  :::.<t,  391. 
Bonsai,  Stephen,  170,  187. 


INDEX. 


495 


Bonsall,  William  B.,  307,  342. 
Booker.  K.  M..  388,  423. 
Boon.  H.I,.,  373,  389. 
Boone.  F.  M..  354. 
Booth,  A.  H.,  305,  340. 
Booth,  Edwin  «.,  98,  110. 
Borchert,  George  A.,  386,  403. 
Borcke,  Heros  von,  300,  343,  439. 
Borland.  Harold,  388,  423. 
Bossard.  J.  J..  307,  343. 
Boswell.  James  K.,  348,  390. 
Boteler.  Alexander  R.  (Virginia). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Conference,  4S3. 
Joint.  2-\ 

Bouchelle.  K.  F.,  303,339. 
Bonlware,  J.  K.,  363,  438. 
Bounds,  W.  H.,  350,390. 
Bounty  and  Furloughs. 

Arrears  of  bounty.  293,  317-319,  394,  411. 

Privates,  406,  408,416,  458,  467,  480. 

See  also  Furloughs. 
Bourland,  Addison  M.,  303,  339. 
Bowdoin.  Martin  A.,  193,  208. 
Bowen,  Ellas  J.,  306,  342. 
Bowen.  Henry  S.,  351,  363,  391,  438. 
Bowen,  John  S.,  66.  74. 
Bowen,  Robert  J.,  66,69. 
Bowers,  Lloyd,  194,  208. 
Bowie.  John  A..  351,  392. 
Bowles.  J.  T..  3i)l,  340. 
Bowles.  James,  388.  423. 
Howies.  William.  305,  341. 
Bowline  Green.  K>.    Retreat  from,  Fell.  14.  ist>2. 

Property  losses.  94. 
Bowman.  Charles  S.,  388,  423. 
Bowyer,  T.  M.,  366.  122. 
Boyoe.  James  P..  236,  253. 
Boyoe,  R.  L.,  308,  343. 
Boyoe,  William  \\.  (South  Carolina). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Special  committee,  260. 
Boyd,  D.  F.,350,  391. 
Boykin.  R.  M..  177. 
Boy  kin.  R.  V.,  351,  391. 
Boykin.  Thomas  J..  185.  303,  339. 
Boykin.  W.  D.,  307,  342. 
Boyle.  Cornelius.  170.  1S6. 
Boyle,  William  A.,  361.  42".. 
Boyles,  J.  M.,  351,  391. 
Boylston,  S.  (..  172.  187,  361,  425. 
Boynton,  James  S.,  362. 
Bradford,  David,  421,  441,  461. 
Bradford.  0.  D.,  301,  344,  439. 
Bradford,  H.  S.,  300,439. 
Bradford.  J.  D.,  300.  344,  439. 
Bradford,  W.  A..  362.  43*. 
Bradford,  William  K..  388,  423. 
Bradford,  William  L.,  386,  402. 
Bradley,  Benjamin  F..  102.  UO. 
Bradley,  Benjamin  W.,  303,  339. 
Bradley.  J.  W.,  354. 
Bragg,  Braxton,  15S,  264,  277,  280. 
Bragg,  Thomas. 

Attorney-General,  46,  59,  108. 
Bragg,  Junlus  >.,  307,  343. 
Brame,  Tignal  H.,  352,  392. 


Branch.  Lawrence  O'B.,  159,  175. 
Brand,  F.  B.,  66,  69. 
Brandon.  F.  T.  J.,  432.  449. 
Brandon.  John  D.,  351,  391. 
Branham.  Alfred  F.,  64,  75. 
Brantley,  Thomas  M.,  305,  341. 
Braun,  J.  i.,  305,  341. 
Braxton,  Elliott  M.,  346,  389. 
Braxton.  John  S.,  300,  344,  430. 
Brazelton.  William,  130,  178. 
Brecklnrldge,  J.  Cabell,  301.  344,  439. 
Breokinridge.  John  C. 

Appointments,  178,  194. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  236,  443. 
Breman.  Thomas  H.,  304,  340. 
Brenizer,  A.  G.,  366,  422. 
Brent,  George  W.,  299,  343.  438. 
Brent.  Joseph  L..  365.  422. 
Brent,  Thomas  W.,  385,  402. 
Brewer.  A.  G.,  363,  438. 
Brewer.  George  E.,  304,  340. 
Brewer,  1.  W.,357.  440. 
Brewer,  T.  C..  64,75. 
Brewer,  William  M.,  64,  75. 
Breysacher.  Augustus  L.,  185,  302,  339. 
Bridewell,  Charles  A.,  363,  438. 
Bridges,  W.  JI.,  172,187. 
Brigadier-Generals. 

Increase  of  staff,  231. 

Regulation  of  appointment*;,  263,  273,  315,  316. 
Brlarsrs,  Edmund  B.,  301,  344,  439. 
Britfss.  William  H.,  351,391. 
Brigham.  H.  D.,  352,  392. 
Briu'ham.  J.  H.,  364,  438. 
Bringler.  M.  IK,  302,  344,  439. 
BrisooeF.  A.,  359,  425. 
Britton,  J.  D.,357,  440. 
Britton.  Thomas  X.,  360.  425. 
P.ritts.  John  H.,  306,  341. 
Broaddus,  A.  W.,  170,  186. 
Broadfoot,  Charles  W.,  412,  424. 
Broadwell,  J.  P.,  351,  391. 
Broadwell.  W.  A. ,364,  438. 
Brockenbrough,  John  W.,  108, 155, 156. 
Brockenbrough,  W.  S.  R.,303,  339. 
Brodnax,  J.  G..  303,  339. 
Brodnax,  John  W.,  350,  391. 
Brodnax,  William  E.,  208.      • 
Bruurks.  John  H.,  362. 
Brooke,  John  M.,  266,  281. 
Brooks,  Leslie  E.,  66,  69. 
Broughton,  A.  B.,  305,  341. 
Broughton.  D.  W.,355. 
Brown,  Aaron  P.,  349,  390. 
Brown,  Albert  G.  (Mississippi). 

Absent  without  leave,  401. 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  19,  30,  31, 
33,  35,  57,  85,  113,  121,  128,  202,  242,  243,  247, 
276,  292,  309,  453,  460,  473. 

Committee: 
Conference,  100. 
Inauguration,  12. 

Naval  Affairs,  19,  46-48,  69,  76,  93, 129,  157,  18", 
188, 202, 203, 214,  215, 240,  247, 253,  258, 264,  265, 
281, 333,  338,  382, 393, 400,  418, 422,  434.  430.  44 1 . 
459. 
Territories,  20. 

Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,10,26,167,378. 


496 


INDEX. 


Brown,  Albert  <i. — Continued. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5,  7,  13, 
225. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  67,  74,  96, 105,  114, 115, 
118, 119, 140, 16C,  162, 163, 168, 176,  182, 189, 203, 
204, 216,  217,  221,  235,  241-243, 252.,  255, 261,  269, 
270,  272, 280,  285, 287,  288,  292,  295,  3*29,  370, 371, 
415,  418,  419, 431, 437,  455,  456,  458,  470-473,  475, 
486,  488. 

Brown,  Bedford,  303,  339. 
Brown,  ('.  II.  I'.,  357,  440. 
Bronn.  diaries  H.,  388,423. 
Brown,  Kdward,  346,  389. 
Brown,  (i.  Campbell,  300,  344,  439. 
Brown,  II.  W.,  306,341. 
Brown,  Isaac  V 

Appointment,  232. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  376,  379,  382,  391.  IDS. 
Brown,  J.  I'.,  llri:i.  /;>  n.,  299,  343,  392. 
Brown,  J.  €.,  Chaplain,  103,  121. 
Brown,  J.  T.,  348,  390. 
Brown,  J.  Thompson,  352,  440. 
Brown,  James  M.,  108,  155,  156. 
Brown,  Jesse  P.,  303,  339. 
Brown,  John  Henry,  301,  344,  439. 
Brown,  John  W.,  348,  390. 
Brown,  >'.  B.,  348,  390. 
Brown,  N.  H.,  49,  60. 
Brown,  Parker  E.,  352,  392. 
Brown,  B.  M.,  351,  391. 
Brown,  It.  W.,  301,  344,  439. 
Brown,  Robert  W.,  126,  129. 
Brown,  Thomas  P.,  348,  390. 
Brown,  William  <  ..  304,  340. 
Brown,  William  S.,  373. 
Browne,  W.  H.,  388,423. 
Browne,  William  H.,  353. 
Browne,  William  M. 

Aid-de-camp  to  President,  206,  262,  274-276,  278. 

Assistant  Secretary  of  State,  84. 

Secretary  of  State  ad  interim,  53. 
Brownrigg,  John,  302,  306,  338,  342. 
Bruce,  Horatio  W.  (Kentucky). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  11. 
Bruce,  James,  347,  390. 
Bruce,  K.  J.,  172,187. 
Bruce,  Robert,  102,120. 
Bruen,  t'.  T.,  21, 133. 
Bryan,  Alfred,  361,  425. 
Bryan,  B.  C.,  170,186. 
Bryan,  B.  S.,  49,  60. 
Bryan,  E.  P.,  300,  343,  439. 
Bryan,  Goode,  49,  60. 
Bryan,  Guy  M.,  362,438. 
Bryan,  Henry,  299,  343,  388,  423,  438. 
Bryan,  James  1).,  345, 389. 
Bryan,  James  H.,  303,  339. 
Bryant,  J.  C.  II.,  305,341. 
Bryson,  (.  P.,  363,438. 
Bryson,  !S.  t.,  354. 
Buchanan,  Franklin. 

Appointment,  232. 

Mentioned,  152. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  52.  ."•»',. 
Buchanan,  George  B.,  348,  390. 
Buchanan,  Samuel  H.,  305,  341. 


Buchanan,  W.  t'.,  306,  341. 
Buck,  John  T.,  366,  423. 
Hiickiium.  T.  E.,  366,  423. 
Bnckner,  I).  P.,  301,  344,  439. 
Buckner,  James,  490. 
Buckner,  John  T.,  364,  438. 
Buckner,  S.  B.,  298,  343. 
Budd,  A.  V.,  363. 
Buie,  Duncan,  355,  440. 
Buie,  W.  E.,  302,  306,  338,  342. 
Buildings,  Public. 
Post-Office  Department,  332,  372.  380. 
Rooms  for  committees,  25,  30,  451. 
Senate  Chamber,  98, 123. 
State  Department,  87,  93. 
Treasury  Department,  200,  210,  213. 
Buist,  Henry,  357,  440. 
Bulst,  J.  F.,  171,  1*7. 
Bulkley.  Henry  I).,  207. 
Bullard,  Arthur  B.,  64,  75. 
Hul loch.  James  P.,  385,  403,  414. 
Hill  loch.  William  «.,  303,  339. 
Bullock,  James  M.,  305,  341. 
Bullock,  W.  K.,  388,  423. 
Burhrldge.  John  (J.,  131,  178. 
Burch,  John  ('.,  362,  438. 
Hiirch.  John  E.,  305,  341. 
Burch,  Stephen  ('.,  131,  178. 
Burford,  Nathaniel  M.,  352. 
Burke,  Christopher  ('.,  305,  341. 
Burke,  Edmund.  :-••. 
Burke,  R.  E.,  3f5. 
Burke,  Thomas  A.,  349,390. 
Burks,  U.  H.,  351. 
Burnet,  Andrew  W.,  185. 
Burnett,  Henry  ('.  (Kentucky). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  40,76,140, 
156,  200,  244,  289,  310,  313,  320,  330,  331,  370,  376. 
Committees: 
Buildings,  21,  30,  93. 
Claims,  20,  34. 
Commerce,  19. 
Conference,  77,  81. 
Judiciary,  19. 
Naval  Affairs,  71. 
Pay  and  Mileage,  123. 
Special,  404. 
Leave  of  absence,  393. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  1 3, 23, 225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  33, 39.  40, 52, 67, 73, 74, 96, 105, 
114, 115, 118;  119, 125, 134, 139-141, 153, 154, 160, 
162, 163, 167, 168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 197, 198, 203, 
204,  216,217,  221,  241  -213.  252,  255,  261,269,  270, 
280, 285,  287,  288,  290,  '191,  295.  2%,  298, 310-312, 
315,  316,  319,  321,  322,  329,  336, 368, 370,  371, 375, 
378,  395,  396. 

Burnett,  J.  H.,  169,186. 
Burnett,  Thomas  J.,  355,  440. 
Burnett,  Thomas  S.,  171,  187. 
Hums,  A.  ('.,  305,  341. 
Biirnsidc,  Ambrose  E.,  254. 
Burrlss,  John  W.,  359,  425. 
Burroughs,  Edgar,  359,  426.  437. 
Burroughs,  Klchard  B.,  303,  339. 
Hurt,  William  J.,  307,342. 
Burthe.  Leonce.  116,  121. 
Burton.  William  <>..  433,  449. 


INDEX. 


497 


Burn-ell,  Arnilstead,  305,  341. 

Burwell,  P.  L.,  SS.\  424. 

Busby,  J.  .1.-  345,  389. 

Bush,  Thomas,  388,  423. 

Bust  aim-lite,  G.  !>.,  352,  392. 

Butler,  Baxter  J.,  359,  424. 

But  lor,  Benjamin  I  ..  226. 

Butler,  E.  (i.,  172,  187. 

Butler,  J.  P.,  65,  79,  86,  109. 

Butler,  James  W.,  351,391. 

Butler,  L.  L.,  388,  423. 

Butler,  L.  M.,  388,  423. 

Butler,  M.  I'. .358,  426,  437. 

Butler,  M.  M.,  185. 

Butler.  \V.  C.,  349,390. 

Butler,  William  Wilson  S.,  304,  340. 

Butt,  J.  H.,  351,  391. 

Butt,  Walter  B.,  3S6,  403. 

Byniini,  Joseph  >.,  307,342. 

Byrd,  S.  ».  M.,  362,  437. 

Byrd,  T.  O.,  346,  389. 

Byrd,  William  M.,  360,  425. 

Byrnes,  V.  M.,  351,  392. 

f.  A.  Farwell,  Ship,  29,  61. 

Cabell,  K.  Carriiigton,  345,  3S9. 

Cabell,  H.  C.,  365,  422. 

Cabinet. 

Nominations  and  confirmations,  72-74. 
Cadets. 

Compensation,  463,  464,  467,  468,  480. 
Cain,  James  G.,  353,  440. 
Cain,  William  H.,  351,392. 
Caldwell,  H.  M.,  304,340. 
Caldwell,  John  H.,  355,  440. 
Calhoun,  W.  B.,  169,  186. 
Call,  Wilk.,  300,343,439. 
Callaway,  J.  J.,  305,341. 
Callaway,  J.  W.,  351,391. 
(iillihan,  D.,3S8,  421. 
Calvert,  J.  H.,  806,  342. 
Cameron,  Allen,  356. 
Cameron,  Francis  H.,  121,  441,  461. 
Cameron,  W.  K.,  Adjt.,  305,  341. 
Cameron,  W.  E.,  Chaplain,  103, 121. 
Camp,  Angercau  G.,  185. 
Camp,  Edmund  J.,  348,  390. 
(amp,  Thompson,  169,  186. 
Camp,  W.  A.,  101,  120. 
Campbell,  A.  H.,  365,422. 
Campbell,  C.  B.,  388,  423. 
Campbell,  J.  A.  P.,  354. 
Campbell,  .lames  (i..  307,  343. 
Campbell.  .lames  >.,  305,  341. 
Campbell,  John  P.,  103,  121. 
Campbell,  John  W.,  305,  340. 
Campbell,  W.  H.,  356,  440. 
Campbell,  Wesley  MeD.,  185. 
Campbell,  William  P.  A.,  386,  402. 
Camps  of  Instruction. 

Detention  of  soldiers,  262,  273,  456. 

Drill  masters,  204,  205,  212. 

Establishment,  43,  104,  394,  399,  405,  442,  458. 
Can dler.  Ezeklel  S.,  193,  208. 
Can II c Id.  A.  R.,  307,  342. 
Canova,  A.  A.,  49,  60. 

Cantwell,  Edward,  302,  314,  411,  424,  439,  460. 
Capehart,  William  K.,  IN;,  363,  43S. 

c  J— VOL  2—04 32 


Capers,  H.  D.,  186. 
Capers,  J.  H.,  101,120. 
Capers,  James  H.,  305,  340. 
Capers,  Le  G.  G.,  302,  338. 
Caperton,  A.  C.,  304,  340. 
Caperton,  George  H.,  301,  344,  439. 
Captured  Property. 

Munitions  of  war,  202,  205. 
•  Railroad  supplies,  267. 
Caraway,  X.  J.,  355. 
Carew,  E.  S.,  185. 
Carey,  Ed.  >'.,  302,  338. 
Carlln,  B.  F.,  307,  342. 
Carlisle,  It.  Coleman,  303,  339. 
Carnilchael,  George  F.,  363. 
Carmichael.  S.  W.,  303,  339. 
Cam.  L.  M.,  302,  338. 
Carpenter.  Lee,  351,  391. 
Carr,  James  L.,  131,  178. 
Carr,  Joseph  P.,  351,  391. 
Carr,  Oliver  C.,  305,341. 
Carr,  Wilson  C.  Ji.,  347,  390. 
Carrere,  William,  345,  389. 
Carriker,  >.  P.,  359,  425. 
Carrlngton,  Charles  S.,  345,  389. 
Carrington,  Eugene,  347,  389. 
Carrlngton,  John  S.,  171,  187,  412,  424. 
Carrlngton,  William  F.,  386,  403. 
Carroll,  William  II.,  188. 
Carson,  W.  D.,  304,  340. 
Carswell,  William  A.,  185. 
Carter,  B.  F.,  354. 
Carter,  E.  P.,  361,  425. 
Carter,  Flournoy,  303,  339. 
Carter,  Francis,  301,  344,  439. 
Carter,  0.  W.,  353. 
Carter,  George  A.,  185. 
Carter,  Milliard  W.,  131, 178. 
Carter,  J.  B.,  50,  75. 
Carter,  Jonathan  H.,  385,  402. 
Carter,  B.  H.,  359,  424. 
Carter,  Robert  R.,  386,  402. 
Carter,  W.  A.,  308,  343. 
Carter,  W.  J.,  355,  440. 
Carter,  William  F.,  323,  338. 
t'aruth,  Walter,  170, 187. 
Cary,  James,  489. 
Cary,  John  B.,  346,  389. 
Cary,  R.  M.,  366,423. 
Cary,  Wilson  M.,  49,  60. 
Cash,  Francis  D.,  308,343. 
Cassidey,  H.  E.,  304,  340. 
Cate,  Henry  E.,  103,  120. 
Catlett,  R.  II.,  300,  343,  439. 
Cazaux,  A.  D.,  348,  390. 
Crnas.  Hilary,  403. 
Census  of  1860. 

Payment  of  persons  employed,  25,  26,  34,  46,  47. 
Census  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Provision  for,  441. 
Chadlck,  William  D.,  101,  120. 
Chadwick,  E.  A.,  360,  425. 
Chaffle,  0.  P.,  345,  389. 
Challle,  S.  E.,  306,  342. 
Chalmers,  H.  H.,  103,  121. 
Chamberlain,  L.  W.,  307,  342. 
Chamberlain,  W.  A.,  412,  424. 


498 


INDEX. 


Chamberlayne,  John  H.,  366,  423. 
Chambers,  B.  A.,  388,  423. 
Chambers,  Henry  C.  (Mississippi). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Conference,  106,  481. 
Joint,  160. 

Chandler,  John  I...  305,  341. 
Chandler,  Samuel  T.,  304,  339. 
Chaplains,  Army. 

Pay  of,  79,  92,  99,  124,  160,  161,  1%,  198,  211. 
Chaplains,  >  :n  j . 

Appointment  of,  for  hospitals,  179,  181, 188,  204, 

213. 

Chapman,  L.  A.,  305,  341. 
Chapman,  Robert  T.,  3S6,  402. 
Charleston  Harbor,  8.  <  . 

Sinking  of  stone  fleets,  206. 
Charlton,  Charles  W. ,  194,  208. 
Charlton,  Thomas  J.,  Asst.  Quartermaster,  359, 425. 
Charlton,  Thomas  J.,  Navy,  276,  281. 
Chatard,  Frederick,  385,  402. 
Chazal,  John  P.,  306,  342. 
Cheatham,  B.  F.,  54,  60,  74. 
Cheathani,  Munroe,  362,  438. 
Cheatham,  B.  S.,  305,  341. 
Chenoweth,  B.  D.,  356. 
Cherry,  George  F.,  305,  340. 
Chesnut,  James,  206. 
Chestney,  T.  0.,  388,  423. 
Chew,  Francis  T.,  413,  422. 
Chew,  Morris  B.,  347,  390. 
Chew,  T.  T.,  307,  342. 
Chlekmhomlny,  Va.    Battle  of  the,  Jane  27, 1862. 

Thanks  of  Congress  to  General  Lee,  234,  442, 443. 
Chllders,  Jabez  V.,185. 
(  hi  I, Is.  T.  M..  305,341. 
Chiles,  Blchard  B. ,  130, 178. 
rhl  I  tun.  Robert  H.,  489. 
Chlnd,  Alfred  J.,  307,  342. 
Hi  N  hoi  in.  Alfred,  357,  440. 
(  hlsulni.  €1.  W.,  363,  438. 
Christian,  Marcellns  P.,  386,  403. 
(  hrlsty,  George  W. ,  366,  422. 
(  him n.  Alfred  B.,  64,  75. 
Churches. 

Friends,  Society  of,  239,  246. 

Methodist,  79,  92. 
Churchill,  Thomas  J.,  36,  42. 
Civilians. 

Appointment  of,  as  clerks  in  Departments,  276, 

393. 

Clagett,  Thomas  H.,  357,  440. 
Clalborne,  Henry  B.,  386,  403. 
Clalborne,  James  F.,  421,  441,  461. 
Clalborne,  James  W. ,  184. 
Clalborne,  T.  D.,  432. 
Clalborne,  V.  H.,  103,  121. 
Clalborne,  W.  C.,  432. 
Claims.    See  Court  of  Claims. 
I  l;iu tun.  James  H.,  63,  75. 
Clark,  Bennett  H.,  307,  343. 
Clark,  Henry  M.,  208. 
Clark,  John  B.  (Missouri). 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  9, 12, 26, 
28, 97, 137, 241, 247, 255, 289, 295, 322, 464, 479. 


Clark,  John  B.— Continued. 
Committees: 
Conference,  100,  468. 
Foreign  Affairs,  19,  277. 
Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  26. 
Printing,  20,  21,  229,  405. 
Public  Lands,  19. 
Special,  9,  11,210,404. 
Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5,  13, 

225. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,33,39,40,52,57,67,73,74, 
96,  105,  114,  115,  118,1-25, 134,139-141,  147,  148, 
153,  154,  162,  163, 167, 168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 197, 
198,203,204,216,217,221,235,  24f-243,  252,  255, 
261,  269,  270,  280,285-288,290,292,295,296,298, 
310-312, 315, 316, 319, 321, 322, 329,  336,  368,  370, 
371,  375,  378,  395-597, 399, 41?.,  418, 419, 429, 431, 
437,443,448,450,455,456,458,  463,  470-473,  475, 
478,483,486-488. 
Clark,  John  (...  351,  392. 
Clark,  Michael  R.,   299,  343,  438. 
Clark,  B.  C.,  348,  390. 
Clark,  Thomas,  349,  390. 
Clark,  Walter  McK.,  360,  425. 
Clark,  William,  131,  178. 
Clarke,  George  W.,  386,  403. 
Clarke,  J.  Lyle,  103,  121,  299,  343,  438. 
Clarke,  John,  412,  424. 
Clarke,  John  J.,  388,  424. 
Clarke,  John  W.,  346,  389. 
Clarke,  William  I  ..  359,  425. 
Clarkson,  H.  M.,  303,  339. 
Clay,  C.  C.,  Mrs. 

Design  for  flag,  61. 
Clay,  Clement  C.  (Alabama). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  24, 33,  44, 
50,  51,  80,  105,  107,  127,  134,  163,  188,  204,  225, 
237,  252,  259,  297,  377,  404,  407,  462. 
Committees: 

Commerce,  19,  89, 129, 159, 179,  188,  191,  416. 
Conference,  481. 
Indian  Affairs,  19. 
Rules,  7,  88,  113. 
Special,  214,  226,  238,  239,  245,  257,  275,  277,  377. 

404. 
Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  51,  82,  99, 

127,  323,  381. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  7, 13, 225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40,  52,  57,  67,  73,  96, 
105, 114, 115, 118. 134, 139-141, 147,  148,  153,  154, 
160, 162-164, 167, 168, 176, 182, 189,  192,  197,  198, 
203,204,216,217,221,235,241-243,  252,  255,  261, 
269,270,280,285-288,292,295,  296,  298,  310-312, 
315,316,319,321,322,329.336,368,  370,  371,  375, 
378,395-397,399,415,418,419,429,  431,  437,  443, 
444,448,450,455,456,458,463,  470-473,  475,  478, 
483, 486-488. 

Clay,  Thomas  J.,  300,  343,  388,  423,  439. 
Clayton,  Alexander  M.,  108,  155,  156. 
Clayton,  Arthur,  388,  4:23. 
Clayton,  (•.  Wesley,  355,  440. 
Clayton,  George  W.,  301,  344,  439. 
Clayton,  P. 

Assistant  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  116, 120. 
Cleburne,  P.  R.,  36,42. 
Clements,  B.  N.,  207. 


INDEX. 


499 


Clements,  Jesse  B.,  46,  54. 
demons,  Welcome  G.,  300,  344,  439. 
Clemson,  J.  I'.,  361,  425. 
Clerical  Force. 

Efficiency,  121. 

Increase  of  pay  in  Departments,  235, 457, 465,  ic>6, 
468,  469,  475,  476,  480. 

Quartermaster-General's  Bureau,  180,  191,  213. 

Senate,  335. 

Service  of  commissioned  officers,  276.  393. 

Treasury  Department,  110,  121,  122,  133,  143, 160, 
175,  182. 

War  Department,  51,  52,  55,  58,  61. 
Clinch,  Duncan  I,..  63,  75. 
('line,  J.  SI.,  304,  340. 
CIlHL-niaii.  A.  >!..  307,  343. 
(  lliiL-man.  Thomas  L.,  298,  343,  392. 
(lothlng. 

For  the  Army: 
Commutation,  239,  280,  434. 
Furnished  in  kind,  372,  378,  381,  382,  394,  457. 
Manufacture,  406,  407,  416,  435,  445,  458. 
Supplies  of  shoes,  428,  434,  445. 
Coulter,  Henry  T.,  364,  438. 
Coates,  If.  S.,  185. 
Cobb,  Benjamin  F.,  302,  338. 
Cobb,  Howell,  239. 
Conn,  John  A.,  50,75. 
Cobb,  John  B.,  350,  391. 
Cobb,  P.  A.,  362. 
Cochran,  Henry  K.,  303,  339. 
Cochran,  Jerome,  307,  342. 
Cochran,  Owen  L.,  194,  208. 
Coffey,  E.  McD.,  306,342. 
Coffman,  John  K.,  363. 
Coffman,  Samuel  Henry,  307,  342. 
Cohen,  Solomon,  193,  208. 
Coins. 

Provision  for,  179,  238,  253,  258,  259,  332. 
Colt,  John  T..  169,  186. 
Coke,  George,  351,  392. 
Coke,  Lucius  C.,  304,340. 
Coke,  If.  W.,  347,390. 
Colbert,  W.  B.,  353. 
Colby,  William,  347,  390. 
Colcock,  C.  J.,  362,437. 
Coldlng,  Silas  M.,  351,  391. 
Cole,  David  K.,  307,  343. 
Cole,  James  B.,  305,341. 
Cole,  William  M.,  185,  306,  342. 
Cult-man.  CanillluN  T.,  304,  339. 
Coleman,  Hamilton  J.  F.,  359,  425. 
Cult-man.  John  S.,  185. 
Coleman,  Lewis  M.,  354,  440. 
Coleman,  Thaddcus,  360,  425. 
Coles,  Robert  T.,  49,  60. 
Colgln.  George  J.,  303,  339. 
Collins,  A.  P.,  363. 
Collins,  John  D.,  306,  342. 
Collins,  John  M.,  360,  425. 
Colqultt,  A.  H.,  299,  343,  392. 
(  oil  on.  J.  H.,  304,  340. 
Colton,  James  F.,  307,  343. 
Columbus,  Ky.      Retreat  from,  March  2-3,  1862. 

Property  losses,  94. 
Commissary  Department. 

Increase  of,  195,  198,  215. 

Inquiry  as  to  officers  and  clerks,  252,  456. 


Commissary-General. 

Rank  in  Provisional  Army,  4'2~.  42s. 
Commissioners  to  European  Powers. 

Appointment  of  additional,  S3,  86,  89.  100,  158. 

Correspondence  with,  requested,  270,  324. 

Instructions  to,  30,  53,  54,  80. 

Recall,  267. 
Commissions. 

Date  of  naval,  324. 
Committee  on  Accounts. 

Appointed,  20. 

Instructions  to,  H. 

Report  by,  47. 
Committee  on  Buildings  (Joint). 

Appointed,  18,  20,  21,  25. 

Instructions  to,  25,  87. 

Report  by,  93. 
Committee  on  Claims. 

Appointed,  20. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  25,26,29,145,238,285,288, 
381. 

Reports  by : 

Memorials  and  petitions,  34, 309, 400;  payment 
of  census  takers,  31;  relief  of  certain  per- 
sons, 149,  250;  relief  of  disbursing  officers 
and  other  agents,  250;  claims  against  Con- 
federate States  293. 
Committee  on  Commerce. 

Appointed,  19. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  70,145,381,407. 

Instructions  to,  24,  1 12. 

Reports  by: 

Repealing  duties  on  imports,  89;  navigation 
of  the  Confederate  States,  and  trade  with 
foreign  nations,  89;  port  of  delivery  at  Au- 
gusta, Ga.,  159;  increased  facilities  for  im- 
porting goods,  etc.,  159;  persons  claiming 
rights  and  privileges  as  consuls  of  foreign 
countries,  179,  191;  prohibiting  transporta- 
tion and  sale  of  certain  articles,  188;  cloth- 
ing and  *hoes  for  the  Army,  416;  relief  of 
J.  Hunter,  416. 

Committee     on     Engrossment    and     Enrollment 
(Joint). 

Appointed,  57,61,160. 

Committee    on    Engrossment    and    Enrollment 
(Senate). 

Appointed,  20,21,436. 

Reports  by,  27,28,43,56,61,71,82,83,87,89,94,96, 
107, 114, 119,  127,  136, 138, 150, 151, 166, 175, 176, 
180, 183, 190, 194,  198-201,  204,  205, 209, 210, 212, 
.     213, 218, 220, 221, 267,  269,  283,  289, 297, 322, 328, 
333, 368, 372, 379, 394, 396,  400,  417, 420, 442, 445, 
466-468, 470, 476, 477, 480, 483, 484, 486, 487. 
Committee  on  Finance. 

Appointed,  19. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  24,  26,  27,  29,31,  35,61,62, 
77, 82, 99, 100, 107, 112, 113, 122, 133, 136, 145, 164, 
173, 202, 229, 230, 235,  236,  239, 244, 245, 248, 256, 
257, 262, 265, 273, 308, 314,  318,  322, 325,  327, 328, 
333,384,397,398,400,401,  409,  419,420,430,433, 
457,459,464,465,479,484. 

Instructions  to,  20, 27, 33, 67, 84, 107, 159, 230, 276. 

Reports  by: 

Compensation  and  mileage  of  members  of 
Congress,  36,  123,  149;  compensation  of  offi- 
cers of  Senate,  37;  arrearages  of  pay  and 
mileage  to  members  of  Provisional  Congress, 


500 


INDEX. 


Committee  on  Finance — Continued. 

Reports  by — Continued. 

40:  estimates.  47;  Treasury  notes,  legal  ten- 
der, 58,  329:  suspending  collection  of  duties 
on  foreign  imports,  79;  memorial  of  R.  B. 
Craddock,  92;  payment  of  war  tax,  110: 
clerical  force  for  the  office  of  the  Treasurer, 
etc.,  110, 133;  compensation  of  the  President 
of  the  Confederate  States.  Ill;  appropria- 
tions, 112, 205, 326, 338, 426, 465;  support  of  the 
Government,  112,  450;  exchange  of  bonds, 
etc.,  115;  depositories  of  public  funds,  117; 
compensation  for  cotton  and  tobacco  de- 
.-t roved.  123:  cotton  and  tobacco  subscribed 
to  produce  loan,  123;  obtaining  cotton  by 
way  of  loan,  123;  duty  on  railroad  iron 
claimed  by  Eastern  Texas  Railroad  Com- 
pany, 124;  admitting  imports  duty  free.  124: 
advance  money  to  Missouri,  138;  issue  of 
Treasury  notes,  143,  166,  279;  collection  of 
war  tax,  165;  coins  for  the  Confederate 
States,  179;  auditing  War  Department  ac- 
counts, 179;  mode  of  paying  members  of 
Congress,  188;  report  of  Secretary  of  Treas- 
ury, 235;  contract  for  ironclad  vessels,  etc., 
242,259;  changing  form  of  Treasury  notes, 
242;  detecting  counterfeit  notes,  21\  101. 
copper  tokens,  2.">3;  exemption  from  duty  of 
certain  goods,  273;  illicit  trade,  282;  appre- 
hension of  counterfeiters,  316;  payment  for 
postal  service,  326;  auditing  accounts  of 
Post-Office  Departmeut,  326;  relief  of  East- 
ern Texas  Railroad  Company,  329;  appro- 
priations for  purchasing  and  equipping  ves- 
sels abroad,  338;  repaying  North  Carolina 
excess  of  war  tax,  426;  borrowing  money 
from  States,  443;  payment  to  district  col- 
lectors, 462;  reducing  rate  of  interest  on 
funded  debt.  463. 
1'ommlttee  on  Flier  and  Seal  (Joint). 

Appointed,  18,  20,  21,  25. 

Designs  and  models  referred  to,  61,  82,  84,  85, 
95,  99,  110,  127,  156,  263,  265. 

Reports  by,  195,  326. 
Committee  on  Foreign  Affairs. 

Appointed,  19. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  28,45,54,86,158,271,325. 

Instructions  to,  267. 

Reports  by: 

Treaty  of  amity  and  commerce  between  the 
Confederate  States  and  France,  89, 183;  ad- 
ditional commissioners  to  foreign  countries, 
89;  foreign  policy  of  the  Confederate  States. 
89;  objects  of  the  present  war,  273;  free  navi- 
gation of  the  Mississippi  River,  277. 
Committee  on  Inauguration  (Joint). 

Appointed,  11, 12. 

Report  by,  14. 
Committee  on  Indian  Affairs. 

Appointed,  19. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  20,  58,  229. 

Reports  by: 

Organization  Arkansas  and  Red  River  Super- 
intendencyof  Indian  Affairs,  etc., 51;  report 
of  Acting  Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs, 
123, 


the  Judiciary. 

Appointed,  19. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  24,  29.  32,  31,  14,  47,  50,  61, 

62.  69.  70.  S2, 93.  KM.  121.  121.  114,  151.  161.  173. 
181, 193.  -:'•:.  -•">».  '-'63.  267.  275.  27S  •>'.!.  2M.  293. 
315, 325, 326.  332,  334, 376,  379.  401.  459. 
Instructions  to.  12.  62.  SO.  112.  173,  237.  213.  271. 

27-\  •_'-.>.  ii5.  4ii. 

Reports  by: 

Memorial,  of  J.  J.  Amonett,  31;  report  of  De- 
partment of  Justice.  34:  organizing  Supreme 
Court,  51:  officer  to  act  as  President  in  case 
of  vacancy.  56, 95;  mode  of  paying  members 
of  Congress,  (ii;  preventing  cultivation  of 
cotton,  72;  prohibiting  cotton,  etc.,  being 
furnished  enemy.  s5:  payment  of  district 
collectors,  86:  repealing  act  of  Provisional 
Congress,  93:  carrying  into  effect  certain 
clause  of  Constitution,  110;  judicial  district 
of  Florida,  etc..  122:  judicial  courts,  124: 
salaries  of  district  judges,  133:  relief  of 
certain  persons,  156.  309:  compensation  of 
attorneys,  157;  prompt  returns  from  dis- 
bursing officers  and  agents,  157:  compensa- 
tion of  clerks,  marshals,  etc..  1*0:  suspen- 
sion of  writ  of  habeas  corpus,  197.  309: 
security  of  archives  and  Government,  203; 
punish  and  repress  importations  of  notes, 
250;  fees  of  district  attorneys.  268:  regu- 
lating appointment  of  brigadier-generals, 
273;  sequestration  of  estates,  284,  308;  mean- 
ing of  clause  of  Constitution,  308,  405:  pun 
ishing  insurrection,  308;  relief  of  Bible  So- 
ciety, SOS:  administering  oaths,  317:  settle- 
ment of  claims  of  deceased  soldiers,  317; 
disbursing  officers  to  execute  covenant,  318; 
judicial  districts  in  Texas.  329:  selling  prop- 
erty for  taxes,  335;  organizing  military 
courts,  368;  provost-marshals,  368:  chang- 
ing place  of  holding  court.  3s2:  martial  law, 
382;  investigation  of  claims,  393;  emancipa- 
tion proclamation  and  conduct  of  the  war, 
393;  refunding  to  Louisiana  excess  of  war 
tax,  416;  restrictions  in  traveling,  433; 
President  to  make  appointments  during 
recess  of  Senate,  461. 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs. 

Appointed,  19. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  20,  24-26,  32.  :;">.  II.  17.  TVJ 
57, 59, 60, 71, 76, 78, 79, 82, 85, 86,  99, 106, 107, 1 15, 
117, 122, 127, 133, 134,  1  43.  I'-o.  1 
165, 180, 183,  191-193,  19*.  206,  229-231 . 
238,239,  211.216-2,- 

31 1,  315,  332,  337, 367, 368,  371 ,  376-37.H.  399-101, 
408,409,416,419,482. 

Instructions  to,  20. 43-45. 51, 7(1, 77,  ^7. 113.  : . 

156,231,234,  238,239,  252,253,  264,  267.  27i-,  279, 
282,297,309. 

Reports  by: 

Government  to  control  cotton,  tobacco,  etc., 
21:  battle  of  Roanoke  Island,  24.  115,  144; 
suspension  of  writ  of  habeas  corpus.  •_>.  de- 
struction of  property.  29:  reuniting  with  the 
United  States.  33;  public  defense,  34,  104, 
1 1 1 , 191 , 206.  215,  •_•::  ..  316.  417,  427: 

clerical  force  in  War  Department,  56;  horses, 


INDEX. 


501 


Committee  on  Military  Affairs— Continued. 
Reports  by— Continued. 

56,367;  suppress  manufacture  of  liquors, 
56;  payment  of  musk-inns.  ,V>:  .-tail  for  gen- 
eral commanding  the  Army.  59,  62:  com- 
panies electing  officers  in  cases  of  vacan- 
cies, 61;  aerial  navigation,  61:  reenlistmeiit 
of  volunteers,  70;  organization  of  Tennes- 
see companies,  70,99:  report  of  Secretary  of 
War.  so.  192.  ill:  aiding  prisoners  in  hands 
of  enemy,  ,s7:  detailing  artisans  and  me- 
chanics. S7:  increasing  personal  staff  of  the 
President.  92:  chaplains.  92,  124:  paying 
pensions  allowed  by  the  United  States,  104: 
raising  an  army,  114:  draft  in  Alabama, 
117:  keeping  firearms  in  hands  of  effective 
men,  117:  negro  teamsters,  118;  protection 
of  Texas  frontier,  121.  Iti5:  manufacture  of 
saltpeter  and  small  arms,  124:  working 
niter  caves.  133;  efficiency  of  Medical  De- 
partment, 133;  production  of  pig  metal, 
railroad  iron,  etc.,  134:  discharge  of  certain 
regiments,  142:  pay  of  volunteers,  150;  in- 
crease of  Artillery  Corps.  150:  payment  of 
officers  of  Virginia  militia,  150;  dividing 
appropriation  for  expenses  of  War  Depart- 
ment and  Army.  156;  driinkenin  - 
405;  organization  of  general  stall  for  Army, 
105,  247.  2tU,  277,  3.S1:  irregular  troops  for 
detached  service,  165,  189;  Qnartermaster- 
(ieneral's  statement,  173:  relief  of  repre- 
sentatives of  S.  M.  Wilkes.  173:  memorials 
and  petitions.  174.241.253,268:  appointment 
of  committee  on  conduct  of  the  war.  174; 
slavesior  cooks,  174:  appointmentof  artillery 
officers  in  Provisional  Army,  174:  increas- 
ing Engineer  Corps.  174:  Signal  Corps,  174, 
337:  thanks  to  certain  officers  and  men,  196, 
442,  443.  4tS:  existence  of  war  between 
United  States  and  Confederate  States,  and 
letters  of  marque,  etc.,  202:  organizing  bat- 
talions of  sharpshooters.  202:  troops  in  serv- 
ice. 202:  exemption  from  enrollment,  203, 
239;  report  of  General  Van  Dorn,  205:  in- 
creasing Quartermaster  and  Commissary 
Departments,  215:  passports.  215:  transpor- 
tation of  troops,  etc..  215:  organizing  bands 
of  partisan  rangers,  230, 377:  official  reports 
of  engagements  with  enemy,  234;  substi- 
tute-. 231,:ill:  privates  for  police  duty.  234: 
disbanding  and  consolidating  regiments, 
234:  exemptions  from  conscription,  246,253; 
completion  of  railroad,  246:  salt  mines, 
Iditional  pay  for  physicians,  258;  en- 
listment of  certain  officers,  258;  discharge 
of  soldiers  under  is  years  of  age,  258:  artil- 
lery officers  for  ordnance  duty,  262:  claims 
of  deceased  soldiers,  264:  medals.  2t',4:  rill- 
ing vacancies  in  certain  cases,  268,  405;  re- 
lating to  P.  Soule.  277;  execution  of  soldiers 
by  order  General  Bragg,  277:  clothing  for 
Army,  280,381:  transfer  of  troops.  288;  rank 
of  officers  of  Provisional  Corps  of  Kngineers. 
288;  raising  of  additional  forces  in  Missouri 
and  Kentucky.  2s,s:  transportation  of  seed 
wheat.  314;  appointment  of  adjutants  of 
regiments,  316:  tilling  up  of  existing  com- 


Commlttee  on  Military  Affairs — Continued. 

Reports  by — Continued. 

panics,  regiments,  etc..  316:  furloughs  for 
sick  soldiers,  335;  increasing  pay  of  pri- 
vates, 367:  increasing  pay  for  certain  offi- 
cers. 377:  receiving  into  service  certain 
regiments,  etc.,  3>1:  defense  of  certain 
rivers,  381,456;  organization  of  staff  depart- 
ments of  the  Army.  381,  417;  establishing 
places  for  examination  for  military  duty, 
-iranization  of  the  Army, 382;  employ- 
ing persons  holding  commissions  in  Army 
as  clerks  in  Government  Departments,  :>'.»: !: 
volunteer  companies  for  local  defense,  39o: 
camps  of  instruction,  405:  bounties  and  fur- 
loughs, 416:  construction  of  railroad.  41s: 
protection  to  citizens  of  North  Carolina, 
427;  quarters  for  Army  Intelligence  Office, 
427:  rank  of  Quartermaster-General  and 
Chief  of  Ordnance,  427;  persons  detained 
in  camps  of  instruction,  456;  number  of 
quartermasters  and  commissaries  with  each 
organization  of  troops,  456:  pay  of  cadets. 
463;  battalions  and  regiments  to  elect  field 
officers,  484;  appointment  of  chiefs  of 
staff.  4si-,. 
Committee  on  Xaval  Affairs. 

Appointed,  19,  71,  451. 

Bills,  etc. .  referred  to,  30, 85, 146, 165, 167, 174, 181, 
183, 193, 202, 229, 236, 242, 243.  254,  272.  284,  308, 
309, 314, 318, 323, 335, 378, 379, 420, 44s. 

Instructions  to.  43.44.282. 

Reports  by: 

Defense  of  coast  and  rivers,  47;  enlistments  in 
Navy  and  Marine  Corps,  48,265,418;  organi- 
zation of  the  Navy.  93:  purchase  or  con- 
struction of  gunboats.  157,  203,  436:  chap- 
lains, 188,  215;  estimatesior  Navy  Depart- 
ment, 202:  existence^i  war  between  the 
United  States  and  Confederate  States,  and 
letters  of  marque,  etc.,  203, 214, 436;  petition 
of  J.  P.  Levy,  214;  decorations  for  those  who 
perform  meritorious  service,  215:  thanks  to 
certain  officers  and  men.  247.  253,  258,  382, 
393, 394;  pay  of  engineer  in  chief  and  passed 
assistant  surgeons  of  Navy,  264;  reorganiz- 
ing Marine  Corps,  265;  chief  constructor  for 
the  Navy,  333:  memorial  of  J.  B.  Read,  338; 
relief  of  certain  officers,  400;  naval  store- 
keepers, 434:  certain  persons  to  fit  out  ves- 
sels to  operate  against  enemy,  459. 
Committee  on  Patents. 

Appointed,  20. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  tA,  24. 

Report  by,  314. 
Committee  on  Pay  and  Mileage. 

Appointed,  122,  123. 
(  niiiiiiiitri-  on  1'nxt -OM! rc»  and  Post- Roads. 

Appointed,  19,  21,  25,  26,  238. 

Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  35,44,  46,  58,  127,  128, 152, 
229, 274, 323, 326, 381, 405, 459, 465. 

Reports  by: 

Prepayment  of  postage,  51:  establishing  post- 
routes,  72,  393;  suspension  of  mail  service  on 
the  Sabbath,  95;  compensation  of  deputy 
postmasters,  138;  rateof  postage,  174:  deten- 
tion of  the  Great  Southwestern  Mail,  279; 


502 


INDEX. 


Committee  on  Post-offices  and  Post-Roads—Con. 
Reports  by — Continued. 

payment  of  sums  due  for  postal  service,  329; 
meaning  of  certain  clause  of  Constitution, 
428;  estimates  for  Post-Office  Department, 
404:  increasing  salaries  of  route  agents,  47">. 
Committee  on  Printing  (Joint). 

Appointed,  18,  20,  21,  25. 
Committee  on  Printing  (Senate). 
Appointed,  20. 
Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  42,  45,  80,  82,  180,  229,  232, 

372,  374. 

Instructions  to,  264,  442. 
Reports  by,  42,  82, 189,  229,  405. 
Committee  on  Public  Lands. 

Appointed,  19. 
Committee  on  Rules  (Joint). 
Appointed,  7, 11. 
Reports  by,  26,  27,  139. 
Committee  on  Rules  (Senate). 
Appointed,  7. 
Bills,  etc.,  referred  to,  78. 
Reports  by,  15-18,  88, 113. 
Committee  on  Territories. 

Appointed,  20. 
Committees,  Standing. 
Appointed,  19,  20. 
Appointment  authorized,  17. 
Communication  with  the  Enemy. 
Suppression  of  illicit  trade,  276,  282. 
Trading  cotton,  etc.,  prohibited,  80,  85,  97,  98, 

120,  167,  179,  181,  188,  199,  204. 
Compensation. 
Army,  10,  19, 45,  56, 138, 150, 168,  284,  367,  368,  377, 

408,  428,  429,  445,  475. 

Assistant  Attorney-General,  462,  467,  468,  480. 
Attorneys,  judges,  etc.,  133, 150, 151,  157,  160, 161, 

164,  180,  195,  213. 
Cadets,  463,  464,  467,  468,  480. 
Chaplains,  160, 161, 1%,  198,  211. 
Clerical  force  of  Executive  Departments,  235, 

457,  465,  466,  468,  469,  476,  476,  480. 
Delegates  from  Indian  nations,  457,  466,  480. 
Mail  route  agents,  465,  475. 
Members  of  Congress,  27,  36,  37,  73,  77,  80-83,  89, 

94,  123,  144,  145,  149,  166,  174,  182. 
Messenger  to  the  President,  442. 
Mode  of  payment  to  members  of  Congress,  47, 
61,  70,  87,  93,  94,  97,  188,  189,  195,  199,  201, 212. 
Navy,  264,  317,  319,  334,  371. 
Officers  of  the  Congress,  33,  37,  43,  58,  70,  82,  83, 

86,88. 
Postmasters,  deputy,  127,  128,  138,  151,  161.  190, 

200,  210,  220. 
President  of  the  Confederate  States,  96,  99,  111, 

119. 
Private  property  destroyed,  24,  39,  40,  42,  43,  45, 

71,  72,  123. 
Tux  assessors,  159. 
Treasury  agents,  454. 

See  also  Fees. 
Compton,  W.  M.,  300,  342. 
<  oinstock,  John  II.,  386,  403. 
Confederate  Bonds.     Sec  linntlg,  etc. 
Confederate  Troops. 

Acceptance  of  oertui  n  organizations,  368, 376-378, 
381.  383,  384,  435,  436,  467,  477. 


Confederate  Troops — Continued. 
Companies  to  consist  of  certain  number,  480. 
Consolidation  of  regiments,  etc.,  227,  446. 
Disbanding  of  organizations,  234,  328. 
Firearms  in  the  hands  of  effective  men,  106, 107, 

117,  127,  133. 

Number  horn  each  State,  264,  275,  278,  293. 
Officers  for  existing  organizations,  334. 
Organization  of  temporary  forces  in  States  occu- 
pied by  the  enemy,  467,  479,  480. 
Partisan  rangers,  156,  165,  189,  195,  199-201,  220. 
Reenlistment,  19,  60,  70. 
Reorganization  of  reenlisted  troops,  140, 191. 
Reserves,  106,  142,  145,  146. 
Strength  and  location,  23,  202. 
Transfers,  282, 284, 288,322,327,376,378, 379,394, 408. 
Confirmations.    See  Nominations  and  Confirma- 
tions. 

Confiscation. 
Action  of  the  United  States,  226. 

See  also  Alien  Enemies. 
Congress,  U.  S.  Frigate,  53,  232. 
Congress  of  the  Confederate  States  (Permanent). 
Adjournment  of  sessions,  67,  71,  99, 110, 128, 144, 
157,  165,  192,  193,  203,  210,  211,  264,  269,  270, 
280,  282,  313,  331,  368,  376,  409,  418,  419,  458, 
476,  477,  484-486. 
Assembling  of  sessions,  5,  225. 
Change  of  time  for  next  regular  session,  263, 

269,  317,  328,  371. 
Convening   of,    at  extraordinary    times    and 

places,  31,  71,  182. 
Duration  of  sessions,  3. 

Joint  rules,  26,  27,  48,  129,  136,  139,  143,  146,  167. 
Pay  of  members  and  officers.     See  Compt  n*u- 

tion. 

Safekeeping  of  records,  180, 189,  200,  220. 
Congress  of  the  Confederate  States  (Provisional). 
Arrearages  of  pay  and  mileage  to  members,  34, 
35,  40,  96,  100,  106,  113,  119,  175,  195,  201,  212. 
Payment  of  stationery  for  members,  200, 210, 213. 
Records  of,  10,  14,  61,  77,  92,  93,  166. 
C..M!)  .  Middleton,  351,  391. 
Council,  Alva,  185. 
Connell,  W.  C. ,  351,  392. ' 
Conner,  Daniel  A.,  349,  390. 
Conner,  Uranvllle  ('.,  412,  424. 
Conner,  Henry  W.,  352,  392. 
Conner,  James,  101*,  155, 156. 
Conner,  Z.  T.,  91. 
Connet,  William  S.,  186. 
Connor,  0.  C.,  304,340. 
Connor,  (ieorge  W.,  355,  410. 
Conrad,  Charles  M.  (Louisiana). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Conference  committee,  332. 
Conrad,  Daniel  I!..  386,  403. 
Conrad,  John  S.,  303,  339. 
Conscription. 

Cadets,  Virginia  Military  Institute,  258. 
Criticism  of  law,  227. 
Enforcement  of,  in  Georgia,  284,  337. 
Rendezvous  for  examination  of  enrolled  men, 

369,  378,  382,  409,  434,  466,  480. 
Suspension  in  certain  liM-alitifs,  IK),  117,  244,261, 

320,  336. 
See  also  Milituri/  .V/-r/<r. 


INDEX. 


508 


Constitution  of   the  Confederate  States  (Perma- 
nent). 

Law  to  carry  into  effect  a  certain  clause,  42,  111. 
Meaning  of  certain  clause  defined,  275,  278,  308, 

8-J4,  421. 
Consuls. 
Inquiry  as  to,  within  the  Confederate  States, 

]43,  179,  191. 
Contingent  Fund. 
Army  and  War  Department: 

Division  of  appropriati  m,  150,  156,  175,  182. 
Congress: 

Payments  from,  32. 
Regulations  as  to  disbursement,  47,  61,  70,  87, 

93,  94,  97,  18S,  189,  195,  199,  201,  212. 
Provisional  Congress: 

Payments  from,  175,  195,  201,  212. 
Senate: 

Payments  from,  166,  327,  377. 
Converse,  A.,  348,  390. 
Conway,  John  R.,  30c>,  312. 
Cook,  (Jeorgre  T.,  194,  208. 
Cook,  Hatch,  356. 
Cook,  James  (i..  194,208. 
Cook,  Philip,  355,  &Vv  420. 
Cooke,  J.  B.,  353. 
Cooke,  James  W..  233,  234. 
Cooke,  John  Esten,  3tk>,  422. 
Cooke,  John  K.,  193,  20S. 
Cooke,  Oliver  D.,  305,  341. 
Cooke,  William  M.  (Missouri). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee.  11. 
Cooks. 

Enlistment,  152,  174,  195,  197,  209,  220. 
( iiomlis.  S.  W.,  185. 
Cooper.  Douglas  H.,  324,  344. 
Cooper,  tieorgf  C.,  357,  440. 
Cooper,  J.  M.,  49,  60. 
Cooper,  Jarob,  307,  343. 
Cooper.  James,  356.  440. 
Cooper,  John  M'..  ;iw.  u;,. 
Cooper,  Lunsford  P.,  349,  390. 
Cooper,  Silas  H..  360,  425. 
Cooper,  W.  H.,  185. 
Cope,  «.  L.,  360,  425. 
Copeland,  M.  M.,  103,  120. 
Corhln,  S.  Wellford,  66,  6?. 
Corley,  A.  P.,  349,390. 
Cornlrk.  James,  386,  403. 
Cosby,  Charles  V.,  357,  440. 
Cotton. 

Control  by  Confederate  States,  19.  20.  24.30,325. 
Delivery  to  the  enemy  prohibited,  80,  85,  97,98, 

120,  167,  179,  181,  188,  199,  204. 
Destruction  of.    See  Private  Property:  Deytruc- 

<•!•'!.  etc. 
Limitation  of  production,  51,  57.  59,  tVJ,  67,  69,  72, 

80,  82,  86. 

Loan  to  Confederate  States.  t.T.si.  HIT,  123. 
Purchase  or  impressment  by  the  Confederate 

States,  452-4.V>.  -i:<7.  .|vj. 
Sale  or  hypothecation  to  foreign  governments, 

453-455. 

War  tax,  19,  80. 
See  also  Produce  Loan. 


Counterfeit  Notes. 

Detection,  245,  249,  255,  256,  260,  266,  397,398,401. 

Manufacture,  227. 

Punishment  for  passing,  237,  239,  250,  259,  407, 
466.  476,  480,  483. 

Reward  for  conviction  of  forgers,  313,  314,  316, 

333,  372. 

Coupland,  A.  J.,  353. 
Courtenay.  W.  A.,  347,  390. 
Courtney.  Alfred  B.,  366,  422. 
Court  of  Claims. 

Establishment,  284,  393,  451. 
Courts.  Judicial. 

Change  of  place  of  holding,  376, 379, 382, 418, 430. 

Establishment,  44,  124. 

Georgia,  northern  district,  93,  95,  96,  98. 

Organization  of  Supreme,  23,  61,  94,  336,  368. 

Restriction  of  authority,  326,  368,  445. 

Texas  districts,  325,  329,  369,  379,  400. 
Courts,  Military. 

Annies  in  the  field,  274,  368,382,383,417,419,445, 

452. 
Courts-Martial. 

Limitations,  274. 

Proceedings  in  cases  of  drunkenness,  400, 405. 
Cousar,  James  A.,  360,  425. 
Cowan,  James  6.,  388,  423. 
Cowan,  Robert  H.,  353. 
Coward,  A.,  353,  450.  461. 
Cowardln,  John  L.,  49,  60. 
Conies,  Miles  M.,  103, 121. 
Cowles,  W.  J.,  305,  341. 
Cox,  Abrain,  351,  391. 
Cox,  Frederick,  348,  390. 
Cox,  Bli'hard  S..  49,  60.  362,  438. 
Cox,  Swepson,  185. 
Cox,  William  B.,  351,  392. 
Craddock,  Bobert  B.,  82,  92,  265. 
•  'raft,  Henry.  04.  75. 
Crane,  Benjamin  £.,  346,389. 
Crane,  O.  W.,  347,  390. 
Crane,  (ieorire  P.,  172,  187. 
Crane.  Horace  A.,  357,  440. 
Crawford,  Anderson  F.,  169,  186. 
Crawford,  Martin  J.,  352. 
Crawford,  B.  T.,  305,  340. 
Crawford,  Thomas,  193,  256, 267. 
Creasman,  William  B.,  411,  424,  460. 
Crisler,  >.  W.,  345, 389. 
Crltcher,  John,  358,  426,  437. 
(  rittenden,  Weorge  B.,  188. 
Crlttenden,  B.  D.,  300,  439. 
Crltteiiden.  William  H.,  194,  208. 
Crocker,  J.  W.,  349,  390. 
Crockett,  John  >.,  349,  390. 
Crockett,  B.  A.,  185. 
Croft,  John  F.,  351,  392. 
Cromwell,  B.  M.,  302,  338. 
Cromwell,  T.  A.,  360,  425. 
Crooker,  T.  B.,  132,  178. 
Crooks,  B.  X.,  304,  340. 
Crooks.  Samuel  O.,  366,  423. 
Crosby,  J.  F.,  432,  449. 
Crosland,  James  £.,  349,  390. 
Cross,  J.  L.,  299,  343,439. 
Cross,  Joseph  D. ,  350,  391. 


504 


INDEX. 


(  n-x,.  R.  G.,  305,  341. 
Crouch.  Robert  T.,  346,  389. 
Crouch.  William  H.,  46,  54. 
Crow,  >'.  Jefferson,  304,  340. 

<  r.ixton.  X.  E..  357,  440. 
Croxton,  Thomas,  300,  343,  439. 
Crump,  B.  S.,  350.  391. 
Crump,  John  H.,  345,  3S9. 
(rump.   William  >.,  411.424. 
Crutchneld,  Edward.  :«;>.  424. 

(  rut.-hfleld,  S..  365.422. 
Cnlberson.  Havid  B.,  354. 
Culpepper.  X.  J.,  351,  391. 
Cumberland,  U.  S.  Sloop,  232. 
Cumberland  River. 

Defense,  282,  297,  298,  376,  381,  470,  487. 
Cummin?.  John  B.,  352,  439. 

<  u  in  ml  n  IT.  Julit-ii.  305,  341. 

(  urn  in  I  ni:,  Samuel  J.,  433,  449. 
Cummlng,  Thomas  W..  103,  121. 
Cummin?*.  J.  F.,  351,  391. 
Cummins.  Edmund  H.,  301,  344,  439. 
Cunningham,  A.  T.,  366,  422. 
Cunningham,  (i.  W..  131,178. 
Cunningham.  H.  C.,  170,  187. 
Cunningham,  James  I...  307,  342. 
Cunningham,  William  Henry,  307,  342. 
Cnrlee,  William  P.,  306,  341. 
Currency  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Depreciation,  ilv 
Currey,  G.  W.,  303,  339. 
Carrey,  Richard  <).,  363,  43S. 
Currin,  David  H.  (Tennessee). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress 

Joint  committee,  25. 
lurry,  J.  C.,  490. 
Curry,  Jabez  L.  M.  (Alabama). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress' 
Committees: 
Conference,  106, 136,  225. 
Joint,  11. 

Curry,  Walker,  307,  342. 
t  urtU.  George  W.,  207. 
(  urtls,  Samuel  R.,  192,  206. 
Curtis,  W.  R.,  363. 
(  u-tls.  Peter,  302,  338. 
Customs  Duties. 

Abolishment  on  imports,  except  from  the  United 
States,  122.  124,  134,  161. 

Exemptions.  248,  273. 

Remitted  on  certain  railroad  iron,  121, 122, 127, 
133. 

Repeal  of  certain  act,  30,  76,  88,  94,  96, 100. 

Suspension  or  repeal,  20,  24,  29,  79,  89. 

Texas  Railroad  Company,  61,  124. 
CutKhaw,  W.  K.,  3s,\  121. 
(  utt>.  A.  S.,  365,422. 

<  )p.Tt.  J.  >..  :it,.  12. 
lliil.iif).  K.  >!..  U8,  423. 
Dabney.  Edward  H.,  351,  392. 
Dalmcy.  R.  L.,  299,  343,  438. 
Dale.  Matt.,  356. 

Dalton.  Hamilton  H.,  3S6,  402. 
Damcrou.  W.  H..  :*il,  :u.j.  :;•'!,  438, 
li.inl.).  .liiiin-s  X.,  346,  389. 
Dancy,  John  S.,  :{50,  390. 
I  land  rlil::..  K.  P.,  Htt,  121. 


Daniel.  David  G.,  131,  17$. 
Daniel.  F.  E.,  306,  342. 
Daniel.  J.  J.,  359,  412.  124.  425. 
Daniel.  John  W..  305,341. 
Daniel.  Joseph  D..  490. 
Daniel,  Junlus,  299,  343,  392. 
Danner,  Albert,  348.  390. 
Darden.  Davis  Lemuel,  307.  342. 
Darden.  James  D.,  301.  344,  439. 
Dargan.  Edmund  P..  :>>7.  440. 
Dartran,  Theodore  A.,  iv,. 
Dark,  J.  >'.,  356. 
Darling,  P.  L.,  352,392. 
Darnell.  >.  H.,  sr.,  169,  186. 
Dashlell,  Thomas  R.,  347,  390. 
Dauirhtry.  William  H.,  303,  339. 
Daves,  Graham,  132.  179. 
Daves,  Joel  T. ,  355. 
David,  William  J.,  185,  302.  339. 
Davidson.  H.  G.,  302,  338. 
Davidson,  Hunter,  386,  402. 
Davidson,  J.  Wood,  433,  449. 
Davidson,  Joseph  S.  X.,  347,  390. 
Davidson,  X.  T.,  357.  440. 
Davidson,  R.  0.,  26,  61,  67. 
Davidson,  William  X.,  301,  344,  439. 
Davies,  John  >..  361,  426. 
Davies.  Thomas  W.  W.,  66,  69. 
Davis,  Alexander  X.,  356. 
Davis,  B.  F.,  349,  390. 
Davis,  I'.  F.,  305,  341. 
l»:i>K.  (ieorge  (North  Carolina). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc..  introduced  by,  52,  80,  97, 
149, 162, 238,  251.  2M,  267, 2*6,  2S7.  290,  311, 369, 
380,  395,  416.  417.  437. 
Committees: 
Buildings,  21. 

Claims.  20,  149,  250,  293,  309,  400. 
Finance,  19,  179,  329,  426. 
Naval  Affairs,  71,  451. 
Special,  9, 129. 
Leave  of  absence,  114, 188. 
•  IVtitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  323. 
Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5, 13, 14, 

225. 

Yea  and  nay  votes.  11.  52.  57,  67.  74,  96,  114,  115, 
118, 125, 134, 139-141, 147.  US,  1.53, 154,  160, 162, 
163, 167.  16S,  17(1,  2tl.  242.  2-VJ.  255.  2d  1    - 
272,  280,  285-288,  290,  292,  295.  296, 310-312,  315, 
316,  319, 321, 329, 336.  370,  :>95-397, 

399,415.  41S.  419,  429,  431,437,  41:;.  441 
4.V>,  4.V..  4(3,  475,  478,  483,  486-488. 
Davis,  Henry  G.,  348,  390. 
Davis.  J.  B.,  186,  302.  338. 
Davis,  J.  Lucius,  :V>2. 
Davis,  James  C.,  347,  390. 
Davis,  Jefferson. 

Approvals,  29,  63,  72,  88,  94,  97,  138,  151,  168,  181, 
182,  190, 198, 199, 211-213,  220-222,  2!». 
:_'.  380,  400,  404,  407,  411.  429-1:;  1 
457.  477,  4*0,  481,  483-486. 
Authority  as  to  convening  of  Congress,  31,  71, 

182. 
Authority  in  regard  to  appointments  459,  464, 

16.-,,  167.  i6H,  480. 

Command  of  the  Army  in  person. 
Committee  to  act  with,  32,  40. 


INDEX. 


505 


Davis,  Jefferson— Continued. 
Increase  of  personal  staff,  82,  85,  92.  99.  114. 
Messages  '•&  Congress,  22,  53,  70, 106, 136,  191, 218, 
226.  253, 274, 278, 283, 293,  401,  445, 446.  ; 
469. 

Nomination*.    See  dominations  and   Confirma- 
tions. 

President  of  the  Confederate  States: 
Election  and  acceptance,  8,  9. 
Inauguration,  15. 

Vetoes.  210-218,  431,  477. 
Davis,  John  K.,  345,389. 
Davis,  John  F.,  131.  17s. 
D:i\U.  John  W..  :;:.!,  391. 
I>;i>ls.  Joseph  B.,  362,  411.  41.'i,  426,  449,  450. 
Davis.  Lewis  F.,  304.  340. 
Davis.  Slielton  (.,  98. 
Davis.  W.  J.,  305,340. 
Davis.  W.  L.,  363,  438. 
Davis,  W.  P.,  305,  341. 
Davison.  William  B.,  351,  391. 
Davltte.  S.  W..  ; US,  390. 
Iluusnu,  Lemuel  H.,  347,  390. 
Dawson.  K.  H.,  48,  60. 
Day,  De  Witt  ('.,  Is:.. 
Dean.  W.  T.,  354,440. 
Dean.  Walter  H..  304.340. 
Deane,  Francis  B. ,  347.  390. 
Dear.  Joshua,  103.  120. 
Dearlnir.  A.  L.,  350,  391. 
Dearliiv.  James,  ::-s,  423. 
D.-.-IS.  William  A.,  388,423. 
De  Baun.  J.,  355,  440. 
De  Bree.  Alexander  M.,  233,  240,  385.  402. 
De  Bree.  John.  Asst.  SH/Y/.,  -Vary,  233.  240. 
De  Bree,  John,  Paymaster,  Xary,  386,  403. 
Delits  of  tlie  Confederacy. 

Rate  of  interest  reduced.  457, 459, 463, 466, 468, 481. 
De  Butts,  John.  307,  343. 
Deceased  Soldiers. 

Par  and  allowances  due,  70,  93,118, 119, 122, 180, 
181,  190,  217,  246,  264,  293,  317-319,  394,  411. 

Pensions  to  widows.  76, 104. 
De  Chaitrnon,  Antolne,  103,  121. 
Decker,  John.  347.  390. 
Defaulters. 

Disbursing  officers,  294,  309. 
De  (Journey,  P.  F.,  365,  422. 
De  (iruyter,  Martin  F.,  351,  391. 
De  Lairnel,  Julius  A.,  178,  194,  366. 
De  1/lsle.  V.  <;.,  347,390. 
Delony.  William  (i.,  355,  440. 
Dennett.  J.  W.,  34f.,  Us-.'. 
Dent,  (ieorgre  ('.,  357,  440. 
Dent.  J.  <;..  103,  120. 
De  I'as...  S.  ('.,  360,  425. 
Depositories  of  Funds  of  Confederate  States. 

Ii.ori.Mso  of.  58,  77,  113, 117,  138,  150,  168. 
De  Hot-he,  F.  (i.,  185. 
De  Itussey.  (Jeorsre  B.,  357.  440. 
Desha.  Ben. 

Relief  for,  144,  145,  149,  150, 195,  200,  220. 
Desha,  F.  W.,  36,  42. 
Deshlelds.  H.  C.,  31 
Devlne,  Thomas  J..  177. 
De  Toe,  William  K.,  412,  424. 
De  Walt,  K.  B.,  117. 


Dewey.  E.  C..  194,  208. 
De  Wolfe,  F.  S.,  432,  449. 
Diamond.  James  J..  t>:?.  ~ 
Dickens,  John  H..  3s  S  423. 
Dickinson.  A.  (i..  49,  75. 
Dlckson.  Christopher  R.,  194,  208. 
Dlckson.  Daniel,  194,  208. 
Dlckson,  L.  A.,  306,  342. 
Dlckson,  M.,  46,  95. 
Dltfirs,  I).  C.,  363. 
Dill.  Kdward  J.,  304,  340. 
Dillard.  F.  W..  359,  424. 
Dlllard,  J.  S..  307,342. 
Dniiiii!hani.  J.  P.,  103,  121. 
Dimmock,  C.  H.,  50.  ~'<. 
Kinkins.  J.  H.,  490. 

Disl.'ursinir  Officers.    See  Officers:  Disbursing. 
Discharges. 

Prevention  of,  for  certain  regiments,  142. 
Private  soldiers  under  18  years  of  age,  250,  252, 

258., 

Sick  and  wounded  soldiers,  325. 
Divine,  John  F.,  238,  250. 
Divine,  K.  C.,  185. 
Dlson,  R.  F. 

Clerk  of  House  of  Representatives,  7,  14, 18,  25, 
26,  28,  32,  34,  42.  45,  46,  48,  51, 80,  82, 83,  86, 133, 
136,  138, 195. 197, 202, 213, 221 ,  225, 234,  394, 397, 
398, 404,  406.  407. 415.  417.  419.  420, 428, 430, 434- 
436.  458,  4lk;,  4C.7.  470.  47.V-177,  484,  487. 
Dobbin,  James  (  ..  116. 
Doby,  Alfred  ::..  172.  Is7. 
Dotld.  D.  W..  :;>j.  392. 
Dodd.  Jacob  K..  301.  340. 
Do.lson.  William  M.,  103.  121. 
Doifjrett.  J.  L..  4 -*'.». 
Dollerhide.  James  S..  307,  404. 
Donald.  Samuel.  103.  121. 
Donelson.  Fort.  Tenn.     Surrender,  Feb.  16, 1862. 

Property  losses.  22,  94. 
Hi. 11  IK- llaii.  (i..  50,  75. 
Dorman.  James  B.,  299,  34:!.  43S. 
Doriiin.  Thomas  L.,  3s6,  403. 
Dorsey.  Kdward  R.,  170.  186. 
Dorsey.  John  T.  B.,  170,  172,  173. 
Dortch,  William  T.  (.North  Carolina). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  19,  20,  26, 
159,218,238,243,246,260,263,264,  283,  285,  291, 
312.314,376. 
Committees: 
Accounts,  20. 
Commerce,  19. 
Naval  Affairs,  19.  71. 
Special,  226.  404. 
Leave  of  absence,  61,  404. 
Petitions,   papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  46,  239, 

308. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5, 13, 14, 
*     225. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,39,40,52,57,73,74,%, 

125,131. 139-141. 147, 14s.  Lvi.  154. 160,  162,  163, 

168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 197, 198, 203,  204,  216,  235, 

241-243, 252, 255,  261 . 262.  2C.9. 270,  -.'72,  JN  i.  L'S:.- 

288,290,292,295,296,310-312,319,  321,  322,  36S. 

;;7-.o99.  463, 470-47:;.  47.\  17^.  Is::.  ix 

Doss.  Blchard  M..  :',51,  392. 

DosuHl.  J.  T.,  351,  391. 


506 


INDEX. 


Dotson,  Josephus,  350,  391. 
Doughty,  William  H..  302,338. 
Douglas,  B.  B.,  355. 
Douglas,  Henry  T.,  365,  422. 
Douglas,  W.  W.,  185. 
Douglass,  Marcellus,  102,  120. 
Dow,  John  A.,  307,  343. 
Downer,  W.  S.,  387,  423. 
Doyal,  L.  T.,352. 
Doyle,  B.  K.,  303,  339. 
Doyle,  Robert  L.,  362,  437. 
Dozler,  William  G.,  386,  402. 
Draft.     See  Conscription. 
Drew,  E.  S.,303,  339. 
Drewry,  A. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  257,  265,  283,  293. 
Drewry,  A.  H.,  366,  422. 
Drewry,  Samuel  !>..  90,  95. 
Drewry's  Bluff,  Va.     Engagement,  May  15,  1862. 

Thanks  of  Congress  to  Commander  Farrand  and 

Captain  Drewry,  253,  257,  265,  283,  293. 
Drill  in  asters. 

Employment  authorized,  204,  206,  212. 
Drunkenness  In  the  Army. 

Arrests,  188. 

Court-martial  proceedings,  400,  405. 

Punishment  for,  127,  156, 161-164,  180,  190,  212. 
Du  Bos,  L.,  432,449. 
Du  Hose.  D.  M.,  301,  344,  439. 
Du  Bose,  Samuel,  350,  391. 
Du  Bose,  William  P., 305,  341. 
Duck  wall,  Joseph  S.,  490. 
Duffy,  Charles,  185. 
Duffy,  George,  366,  422. 
Dugan,  Hammond,  348,  390. 
Duggan,  William  A.,  307,  342. 
Duke,  K.  T.  W.,353. 
Dulany,  K.  H.,354. 
Dumontell,  F.,  373,389. 
Dunbar,  David  B.,  366,  422. 
Duncan,  Lawson  L.,  366,  423. 
Duncan,  R.  P.,  302,  344,  439. 
Duncan,  T.  P.,  307,342. 
Duncan,  William  P.,  49,  75. 
Dungan,  D.  H.,  185. 
Duulap,  John  R.,  360,  425. 
Dunlap,  W.  (..  103,121. 
Dunn,  A.  .1.,  351,391. 
Dunn,  D.  <  ..  354. 
Dunn,  John  V.  101,  120. 
Dunn,  Thomas  R.,  43,  66,  79,  86,  109,  112. 
Dunnlngton,  John  W.,  236,  386,  402. 
Dunovant,  T.  .1..  361,425. 
Dunwody,  John,  299,  323,  324. 
Dupre,  Alcee,  301,  344,  439. 
Du  Pre,  John  ¥.,  303,339. 
Dupre,  Lucius  J.  (Louisiana). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Conference,  468. 
Joint,  25. 
Special,  260. 
Durham,  ('.  A.,  305,341. 
Durkee,  A.  «.,  359,  425. 
Durr,  John  W.,  351,  392. 
Durrett,  F.  B.,  306,  341. 
Duties.    See  Customs  Duties. 


Duty,  James  C.,  64,75. 

Duval,  B.  G.,  433,  449. 

HIM  a  1.  Benjamin  T.,  64,  76. 

DUT»1,  H.  S.,  388,423. 

Du  Val,  J.  P.,  363,  438. 

Duval,  William  J.,  207,  222. 

Duvall,  EH,  489. 

Duxbury,  W.  C.,  366,  422. 

Dwlght,  Charles  8.,  365,  422. 

Dwlght,  R.  Yeadon,  361,  425. 

Dwlght,  William  M.,  357,  440. 

Dwyer,  Joseph  E.,  171,  187,  302,  344,  439. 

Dwyer,  Robert  D.  A.,  131,  178. 

Dye,  T.  J.,  307,  343. 

Dyer,  David,  355,  489. 

Dyer,  Randolph  H.,  345,  389. 

Dysart,  Benjamin  G.,  303,  339. 

Eagar,  William  II.,  194,  208. 

Eakln,  James  H.,  170,  186. 

Eakln,  W.  L.,  354. 

Earle,  Isham  H.,  351,391. 

Early,  John,  7. 

Easley,  William  8.,  303,  339. 

Eason,  T.  D.,  366,  422. 

Echols,  John,  178, 194. 

Eckford,  J.  W.,  307,342. 

Ector,  M.  D.,  299,  343. 

Eddlngs,  William  T.,  348,  390, 

Edmondston,  James  >'.,  346,  389. 

Edmunds,  Nicholas  C.,  233,  240. 

Kdmundson,  H.  A.,  358,  42(>,  437. 

Edwards,  Alfred,  306,  423. 

Edwards,  Jeptha,  411,  424. 

Edwards,  Madison,  351,  391. 

Edwards,  William  H.,  412,  424. 

Edwards,  William  R.,  347,  390. 

Eggleston,  John  R.,  386,  402. 

Elam,  Adolphus  <;.,  412,  424. 

Elder,  T.  C.,  350,  391. 

Elford,  T.  J.,  350,  391. 

Elgin,  (iustavus,  347,  390. 

Ellason,  Talcott,  185. 

Ellason,  William  A.,  352,  360,  392,  425. 

Elkhorn,  Ark.     Battle,  March  6-8,  1862. 

Action  of  Congress  on  reports,  192,  205. 

Resolutions  on  death  of  Generals  McCulloch 
and  Mclntosh,  160,  164,  196,  210,  220. 

Thanks  of  Congress  to  Generals  Van  Dorn  ami 

Price,  160,  164,  196,  210,  220. 
Ellerbe,  Clarence  H.,  360,  425. 
Elllcott,  John,  360,  425. 
Elliott,  Gilbert,  30o,  341. 
Elliott,  John  L.,  185. 
Elliott,  John  M.  (Kentucky). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  160. 
Elliott,  W.  M.,  356. 
Elliott,  W.  W.,  366,  423. 
Elliott,  William,  361,  425. 
Elliott,  William  H.,  185. 
Ellis,  A.,  362,  437. 
Ellis,  Esldore,  305,  341. 
Ellison,  Francis  C.,  303,  339. 
Ellzey,  Mason  <..,  303,  339. 
Elmore,  E.  C. 

Treasurer  of  Confederate  States,  116, 120. 
Elmore,  John  T.,  365,  422. 


INDEX. 


507 


Ely,  Foster,  49,  60. 
Kly.  John  K..  305,340. 
Km  ark.  George  >!..  388,  424. 
Emancipation  of  Slaves. 

Proclamation  of  President  Lincoln,  375,  376, 393. 
Emerson,  Primus,  431,  448,  459. 
Emory,  A.  iirlgsby,  304,  339. 
Emory,  Itlchard,  307,  343. 
Emory,  Thdtuas,  69,  76. 
I.n-Hlianl.  Joseph  A.,  345,  389. 
Engineer  Corps. 

Deficiency  in  appropriation,  326. 

Increase  of,  in  Provisional  Army,  160,  164,  174, 
196,  209,  220. 

Rank  of  officers,  284,  285,  288,  322,  327,  427,  428. 
Engle,  John  C.  I...  304,  340. 
Epplng,  H.  H.,  103,  120. 
Eskrldge,  T.  P.,  352,  392. 
Espy,  Thomas  B.,  304,  340. 
Estes,  B.  >!..  46,  54. 
Estes,  J.  D.,  303,339. 
Estes,  W.  X.,  356. 
Kstes,  W.  T.,  350,391. 
Estlll,  Huston,  359,  424. 
Estlll,  William  H.,  170,  186. 
Etheredge,  Alexander  K..  349,  390. 
Etheredge,  William  H.,  356. 
European  Powers. 

Commissioners.    See  Commissioners,  etc. 
Evans,  A.  D.,  307,  342. 
Evans,  Alexander,  350,  391. 
Evans,  Clement  A.,  170,  186. 
Evans,  F.  H.,  306,  342. 
Evans,  George  W.,  347,  390. 
Evans,  J.  H.,  360,  425. 
Evans,  James,  186. 
Evans,  Thomas  A.,  185. 
Evans,  William  E.,  386,  402. 
Ewlng,  D.  B.,  305,  340. 
Exall,  Henry,  30. 
Executive  Departments. 

Clerical  force,  51,  52,  56,  58,  61, 110,  121,  122,  133, 
143, 160, 175, 180, 182, 194,  213,  235,  457,  465, 466, 
468,  469,  475,  476,  480. 
Exemptions    from    Conscription.      See    Military 

Service. 
Exportation. 

Prevention,  24,  89. 
Express  Companies. 

Transportation  of  mailable  matter,  152, 197, 198, 

201,220. 

Fagan,  J.  F.,  362,  414. 
Fahs,  Charles  F.,  386,  403. 
Falrcloth,  William  T.,  131, 178. 
Fairfax,  Albert,  186. 
Fairfax,  Archibald  B.,  385,  402. 
Fairfax,  John  W.,  208,  299,  343,  438. 
Falsor,  Julius  P.,  103,  121. 
Falson,  Paul  F..  353. 
Falconer,  Klnloch,  300,  343,  439. 
Fannln,  A.  B.,  350,  390. 
Farish,  Clalborne,  351,  392. 
Farlsh,  Thomas  L.,  300,  344,  439. 
Farmer,  S.  J.,  363,  438. 
Farrand,  Ebenezer. 

Appointments,  385,  402. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  253,  257,  265,  283,  293. 


Farrar,  D.  S.,  49,  60. 
Farrar,  F.  H.,  Jr.,  354,  440. 
Farrow,  T.  Stobo,  354,  440. 
Far  well,  C.  A.,  Ship,  29,  61. 
Farwell,  Charles  A.,  29,  34,  61. 
Faulkner,  S.  C.,  360,  366,  422,  425. 
Fauntleroy,  Charles  M.,  385,  402. 
Fauutleroy,  J.  F.,  303,  339. 
Fauntleroy,  T.  K.,  388,  423. 
Faust,  Henry  M.,  185,  186. 
Faust,  L.  Augusta. 

Design  for  flag,  110. 
Fearn,  Thomas  C.,  351,  391. 
Featherston,  Wlnfleld  8. 

Appointments,  36,  42. 

Mentioned,  114. 
Feeney,  William  A.,  356. 
Fees. 

Clerks,  marshals,  etc.,  160,  164,  180,  190,  200,  213, 
220. 

District  attorneys,  243,  268,  369. 
Felld.  Hume,  304,  340. 
Fellers,  William,  349,  390. 
Fellows,  E.  T.,  373,  389. 
Felton,  Kobert  A.,  306,  342. 
Kendall.  James  B.  V..  421,  441,  461. 
Fenner,  D.  P.,  307,  342. 
Fenner,  John  S.,  303,  339. 
Ferebee,  Dennis  D.,  353,  440. 
Ferguson,  J.  Dugue,  301,  344,  439. 
Ferguson,  J.  E.,  352,  392. 
Ferguson,  S.  W.,  101,  120. 
Ferguson,  W.  C.,  304,  340. 
Ferguson,  William  <;..  412,  424. 
Fessenden,  Benjamin  F.,  302,  338. 
Flrklen,  Joseph  B.,  303,  339. 
Flcklln,  B.  F.,  350,  391. 
Flckllng,  E.  S.,  172,  187. 
Field,  B.  F.,  307,  342. 
Field,  t'.  W.,  54,60,74. 
Field,  J.  «.,  131,  178. 
Field,  Julian,  347,  390. 
Field,  Samuel  W.,  304,  340. 
Field,  W.  B.,  307,  342. 
Fluegan,  J.  Butledge,  301,  344,  439. 
Flnegan,  Joseph,  130,  298,  343,  392,  413,  414. 
Flnley,  George  W.,  305,  340. 
Flnley,  Jesse  J.,  108. 
Flnney,  Franklin,  304,  340. 
Flshburne,  Benjamin  C.,  303,  339. 
Fishing  Creek,  Ky.    Battle,  Jan.  19,  1862. 

Property  losses,  94. 
Flsk,  S.  W.,  353. 
FIske,  James  E.,  386,  403. 
Fitzgerald,  Frederick,  360,  425. 
Fitzgerald,  O.  D.,  304,  340. 
Fltzhugh,  Henry,  63,  75,  102,  120. 
Klt/hni:li.  Lafayette  H.,  7. 
Fltzhugh,  Nicholas,  301,  344,  439. 
Fit/  Hugh,  Norman  K.,  300,  343,  439. 
FItz-James,  James,  351,  392. 
Fltzpatrlck,  John  A.,  349,  390. 
Fltzpatrlck,  John  J.,  103,  12i. 
Fltzpatrlck,  William  B.,  363,  438. 
Flag  and  Seal  of  the  Confederate  States. 

A'doption  of  flag,  195. 

Designs  for  flag,  61, 82,  84, 95,  99, 110, 127, 156,  265. 


508 


INDEX. 


Flair  and  Seal  of  the  Confederate  States — Onnt'd. 

establishment  of  seal,  326.  327.  407.  179.  I88-48& 

See  also  f'oimnitlff  on  Flag  anil  *ntl. 
Flanagan,  Joseph  M.,  132,  178. 
Flemlnir.  diaries  K..  303,  339. 
Flenilnir.  John  M.,  305.341. 
Flemlne,  W.  H.,  305,340. 
Fletcher.  (  .  D.,  303,  339. 
Fletcher,  (ieorire  W.,  186. 
Fletcher.  James  H..  355.  440. 
Fletcher.  John  S..  303,  339. 
Flewcllen,  J.  P.,  130,  155. 
Flint.  Thomas  J.,  351,  391. 
Florida. 

Electoral  votes,  8. 

Judicial  districts,  104,  122. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5, 13. 
Flournoy.  J.  H.,  351,  392. 
Flowerree,  ('.  ('.,  354,  440. 
Flowerree,  D.  W.,  300,  344,  439. 
Flowers,  W.  K.,  351,  391. 
Flowers,  William  Blanchard,  349,  390. 
Floyd,  Richard  F.,  353. 
Fly,  D.  W.,  304,340. 
Foard,  A.  J.,  387,  423. 
Folk,  (Jeorge  >".,  35\  120. 
Folk,  J.  S..  359.  425. 
Folsom,  Isaac,  307,  343. 
Fontaine,  John  B..  363,  438. 
Fontaine,  Peter,  306,  341. 
Food.    See  Provisions. 
Foot*,  Henry  S.  (Tennessee). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Special  committee,  260. 
Foote,  Henry  S.,  jr.,  388,  423. 
Footman.  K.,  308,343. 
Footman,  Robert  H.,  350,  390. 
Forbes,  F.  T.,  412,  424. 
Force,  Charles  F.,  360,  425. 
Force,  Henry  C.,  365,  422. 
Ford,  Mr.,  87,  138, 160,  195,  206,  336. 
Ford,  E.  A.,  412,  424. 
Ford,  James  P.,  351,  391. 
Ford,  Marcellus,  66,  69. 
Ford,  Peter  B.,  185. 
Ford,  T.  Barton,  386,  403. 
Foreman,  Ivey,  413,  422. 
Forney,  John  H.,  54,  60,  74. 
Forno,  Henry,  353,  440. 
Forrest,  Douglas  F.,  65,  69. 
Forrest.  Dulaney  A.,  386,  402. 
Forrest,  French,  385,  402. 
Forrest.  Nathan  B. 

Appointments,  299,  343,  392. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  236,  443. 
Forsyth,  Charles  A.,  388,  423. 
Fort.  <i.  II.,  306,342. 
Fort.  Tonilliisiiii,  :•»«;.  I  in. 
Fort.  Wiley  K.,  303,339. 
Foster.  J.  H.,  304,  340,  363,  438. 
Foster,  Thomas  J.,  350,  391. 
Foster,  William  K.,  366.  42::. 
Foster,  William  F.,  365,422. 
Foulkes,  James  F.,  306,  341. 
Fournier.  K.  II.,  :X«,  339. 
Foiist.  M.  J.'.  3tH.  340. 
Foute,  Robert  (.,  113,  122. 


Fowler,  A.  J.,  354. 

Fowler,  (jeorcre  Huirirlns,  307,  342. 

Fowler,  William.  347,  390. 

K.. «lkes.  A.  I).,  359.  425. 

Fraley.  John  W.,  103,  121. 

Fraly,  1».  S..  36,42. 

France. 

Treaty  with,  proposed,  45,  89,  158, 183,  192,  193. 
Francis.  J.  ('.,  351,  391. 
Francis.  J.  W.,  355. 
Francis,  John.  351,  391. 
Francis.  Miller  W..  306,  342. 
Francis.  Thomas  W..  350.  li'.'l. 
Francisco.  Robert  L..  349,390. 
Frank.  Samuel,  49,  60, 
Franklin,  Benjamin,  363,  438. 
Franko,  H.,  29,  34. 
Fraser,  E.  W..  :;r,i,  42:.. 
Fraser.  Henry  I).,  30(1.  342. 
Fraser,  James  L.,  301,  344,  439. 
Fraser.  James  R.,  351,  391. 
Frayser.  Richard  E.,  357,  440. 
Frazer,  John  B.,  300.  422. 
Frazler,  J.  H.,  360,  425. 
Freaner,  <ieor»re,  300,  425. 
Freedom  of  Speech  and  of  the  Press. 

Security  for,  271,  272. 

See  also  Jnfiirnctimi,  etc. 
Freeman.  E.  B..  307,  342. 
Freeman,  Robert  J.,  380,  403. 
Freeman.  Vlrirlnlus,  386,  403. 
French.  James  M..  355. 
Freret.  James.  :',t,0.  125. 
Frierson.  S.  W..  1M. 
Frobel,  B.  W.,  300.  422-. 
Fromm.  L.,  306,  342. 
Frontier  Defenses.     See  Texas. 
Frost,  Dan.  M.,  30,  42.  209.  460.  461. 
Frost,  Henry,  303,  339. 
Fry,  Anderson  S..  351,  391. 
Fry,  Joseph,  386,  402. 
Fry,  W.  T.,  300.  344,  439. 
Fulwood.  diaries  A.,  304,  340. 
Fiinsten.  David.  35:5,  110. 
Funsten,  O.  R.,  432. 
Furloughs. 

Board  of  medical  examiners,  237,  2  is  •j"<7. 

Bounty  and  furloughs,  406,  408,  41i 

Sick  and  wounded,  284,  313,  314.  3J 

Soldiers  retained  beyond  their  original  enlist- 
ment, 140,  141. 
(  addls,  Thomas,  185. 
(  alllard,  H.  A..  305,  341. 
<  alllard.  Richard  W.,  340,  389. 
(allor,  F.  M.,  170,  180. 


aines,  James  L.,  300.  425. 
allies.  John  II..  :U»i,  312. 
alther.  W.  \..  171.  1>7. 


(  alther,  William  W..  !>:•,  303,  339 


albralth.  J.  M.;  :V)7,  4 in. 

ales.  Villon.  ::  10,   125. 

alhiirber.  (ieorte  A..  :!07.  101,  132. 

Hlhiwa).  M.-itthrM  C.,  194,  208. 

alleher.  J.  >.,  359,  42.'.. 

alt.  Francis  I,..  3sO,  403. 

alt,  »..  A.  D.,  303,  339. 

amble.  II.  M..  1».  1^,. 


INDEX. 


509 


Gammon,  William  G.,  49,75. 
Ganahl,  Joseph,  303,  339. 
Gantt,  K.  P.,  348,  390. 
Garden,  H.  D.,  388,423. 
Gardner,  Franklin,  159,  209. 
Gardner,  Huirh  W.,  304,  340. 
Gardner,  John  II.,  361,425. 
Gardner,  Lee  M. ,  350,  393 . 
Gardner,  B.  B.,  363. 
Gardner,  Thomas  F.,  411,  424,  460. 
Garland,  Alexander  B.,  350,  391. 
Garland.  Augustus  H.  (Arkansas). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

special  committee,  476. 
Garland,  J.  I'.,  360,  42:. 
(iarland,  Maurice  H.,  301,  344,  439. 
(iarland,  Hubert  K.,  388,  423. 
(iarland,  Samuel,  Jr.,  299,  343,  392. 
Garner,  George  G.,  299,  313,  438. 
Garner,  H.  B.,  307,  343. 
Garnett,  Algernon  S.,  233,  240. 
Ciarnett,  James  M.,  366,  388,  423,  424,  433. 
Garnett,  Muscoe  B.  II.  (Virginia). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Conference  committee,  399. 
Garretson,  Frederic,  276,  281. 
Garrett,  F.  D.,  307,  342. 
Garrett,  Francis  31.,  306,  342. 
Garrett,  Henry  A.,  305,  341. 
Garrett,  Henry  J.,  185. 
Garvln,  John  S.,  358,  426,  437. 
(.aslon.  Hush  A.,  305,341. 
Gates,  Elijah,  130, 178. 
Gates,  Frederick,  305,  341. 
Gates,  W.  W.,  46,  54. 
Gay,  S.  V.,  348,390. 
Gayle,  L.,  305,341. 
Geddinifs.  Edward,  303,  339. 
Geddinirs.  J.  F.  M.,  185. 
Gee.  Charles.!.,  351,  391. 
«ee,  James!'.,  307,  343. 

General  Staff.     See  Army  of  the  Confederate  States. 
Gentry.  Meredith  P. (Tennessee). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Special  committee,  210. 
Gentry,  R.  K.,  307,  343. 
George,  K.  P.,  351,591. 
George,  Forney,  356. 
Georgia. 

Conscription,  284,  337. 

District  courts,  93,  95,  96,  98. 

Electoral  votes,  8. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5,  13, 

133. 

German,  Daniel,  1S4. 
Gholston,  James  S.,  355,  410. 
(illihes,  O.  T.,  346,  389. 
GIbbes,  Bobert  B.,  386,  403. 
Gibbon,  Bobert,  185. 
Gibbons,  J.  L.,  359,425. 
Gibbons,  William  H..  til,  7.\  H15,  389. 
GIblis,  J.  H.,  307,  342. 
Gibbs,  W.  K.,  347,390. 
Gibson,  D.  Price,  307,  343. 
Gibson,  William  E.,  388,  424, 
Biddings,  D.  C.,  354, 


Gift.  George  W.,  66,  69. 

Gilbert,  Thomas  II.,  381,  400. 

Gilbert,  V.  W.,  306,  342. 

Glllaspie,  W.  M.,  490. 

Gillcsple,  Benjamin  S.,  307,  342. 

Glllesple,  C.  C.,  353. 

Glllesple,  Charles  F.,  304,  340. 

Gillesple,  Francis  P.,  351,  391. 

Glllesple,  George  L.,  351,  359,  391,  424.  ' 

Glllesple,  H.  C.,  362. 

Gillesple,  William  H.,  50,  75. 

<; Miner.  George  H.,  304,  340. 

(il liner,  J.  N.,  349,  390. 

Gllmer,  Jeremy  F.,  387,  423. 

(iinter,  Lewis,  350,  391. 

Glpson,  William,  102,  120. 

Glrardeau,  Thomas  C..  304,  340. 

Glrardey,  V.  J.  B.,  300,  344,  439. 

GIrault,  J.  F.,  300,  341,  439. 

Gist,  James  I).,  301,  314,  439. 

Gist,  S.  B.,  78,  79,  81. 

Gladney,  Samuel  McK.,  307,342. 

Glass,  James  B.,  194,  208. 

Glass,  Bobert  H.,  193,  208. 

Glassell,  William  T.,  386,  402. 

Glenn,  Jesse  A.,  353. 

Glenn,  John  W.,  360,  425. 

Glenn,  Luther  J.,  356,  440. 

Glover,  John  V.,  356,  359,  426,  437. 

Glover,  T.  C.,  356,  440. 

Godbold,  C.  M.,  351,  392. 

Godfrey,  James  E.,  sr.,  301,310. 

Godwin,  J.  B.,  49,  60. 

Goggans,  W.  D.,  360,  425. 

Goggln,  James  M.,  299,  343,  438. 

Goldsmith,  William,  347,  390. 

Goldthwalte,  H.,  64,  75. 

(ion/ales.  A.  J.,  365,  422. 

Gonzales,  8.  /..  41.  , 

Goodall,  I'.  P.,  363,  438. 

Goode,  Charles  T.,  358,  426. 

(ioode,  E.  B.,  388,  423. 

Goode,  James,  359,  425. 

Goodman,  W.  A.,  301,  344,  43 

Goodrich,  L.  L.,  364,  438. 

Good  rum.  James  J.,  349,  390. 

Good  win,  C.  L.,  346,  389. 

Goodwin,  William  C.,  307,  342. 

Gordon,  A.,  346,  389. 

Gordon,  C.  H.,  359,  425. 

Gordon,  G.  E.,  306,  342. 

Gordon,  G.  W.,  353. 

Gordon,  George  A.,  355. 

Gordon,  Georire  L.,  305,  341. 

Gordon,  William  A.,  303,  339. 

Gormly,  Michael,  131,  178. 

Gottheil,  Edward,  412,  424. 

Gouifh.  William  31.,  306,  341. 

Gould,  Archibald,  108,  121. 

Gonrrler,  A.  B.,  307,342. 

Government  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Claims  against.    See  Committee  on  Claims;  and 
Court  iif  <  'luhnx. 

Security  of  archives,  182,  193,  203,  216,  221,  222. 

Support  of: 
Appropriations.    See  Appropriations, 


510 


INDEX. 


(Jovernment  of  the  Confederate  States— Continued. 

Support  of — Continued. 

Cotton  and  tobacco  in  exchange  for  Confed- 
erate States  bonds,  433,  450-456. 
Further  means  (Treasury  notes),  97,  100,  112, 

114,  115,  123,  151,  152. 
Governor  Moore,  Gunboat,  317,  319,  394. 
Gowan,  Thomas  B. ,  359,  425. 
Grace,  J.  L.,  307,  342. 
Grafton,  Joseph  !>..  386,  403. 
Graham,  Branson  (...  194,  257. 
Grahnm,  John  Alexander,  304,  340. 
Graham,  It.  II. .  354. 
Graham,  Robert  W.,  349,  390. 
Grammer,  John,  Jr.,  356,  411,  424,  440,  460. 
Granbury,  II.  B.,  354,  440. 
Grant,  John,  365,  422. 
Grant,  L.  P.,  490. 
Grunt,  .11.11..  490. 
Grant,  Robert,  388,  423. 
Graves,  Charles  J.,   386,  402. 
Graves,  James  P.,  30.">,  341. 
Graves,  John  I . .  49,  75. 
Graves,  Richard  M.,  347,  390. 
Graves,  W.  W.,  126,  129. 
Gray,  Edwin  F.,  66,  69. 
Gray,  0.  T.,  304,340. 
Gray,  Henry,  353. 
Gray,  Ormsby,  184. 
Gray,  Peter  W.  (Texas). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  25. 
Grayblll,  J.  Henry,  103,  121. 
Grayblll,  Tully,  355,  440. 
Grayson,  Thomas  T.,  388,  423. 
Great  Britain. 

Treaty  with,  proposed,  192, 193. 
Great  Southwestern  Mall. 

Detention,  264,  274,  279. 
Green,  Bennett  W.,  386,  403. 
Green,  Charles  II..  307,  343. 
Green,  Daniel  S.,  386,  403. 
Green,  .I.e.,  359,  425. 
Green,  James  W.,  350,  391. 
Green,  John  F.,  305,  340. 
Green,  JOhnS.,  64,75. 
Green,  John  W.,  50,  75,  365.  422. 
Green,  Martin  E.,  299,  343,  392. 
Green,  Thomas  B.,  362,  438. 
Green,  William,  30 5,  £39. 
Greene,  Israel,  421,  441,  461. 
Greene,  J.  M.,  304,  340. 
Greene,  W.  A.,  185,  363. 
Greene,  Wiley  B.,  307,  343. 
Greenhow,  J.  W.  B.,  386,  403. 
Greenlee,  E.  G.,  307,  343. 
Greer,  E.,  432,  449. 
Gregg,  John,  299,  343. 
Gregg,  Thomas  E.,  103,  121. 
Gregorle,  Ferdinand,  131, 178. 
Grcgorle,  J.  W.,  172,  187. 
Gregory,  Charles  G.,  185. 
Gregory,  E.  S.,  357,  440. 
Gregory,  F.,  350,391. 
Gregory,  Joseph  L.,  49,  60. 
Gregory,  Samuel  T.,  303,  339. 
Gregory,  W.  F.  C.,  350,391. 


Grlce,  George  W.,  102,  120. 

Grler,  W.  H.,  346,389. 

C  rim  ii.  B.  D.,  305,  341. 

Grlffln,  George  W.,  49,  60. 

Griffin,  Joel  H.,  355,  358,  426,  437,  440. 

Grlffln,  Patrick  Henry,  301,  340. 

Grlffln,  Thomas  M.,  114. 

Griffin,  Walter  B.,  357,  440. 

Griffith,  H.  C.,  38cS,  423. 

(irU'srs,  JohnG.,  306,342. 

Grlgshy,  E.  O.,  307,  342. 

Grtmliiill.  John,  386,  402. 

Grlmball,  Lewis  M.,  185. 

Grlmball,  William  II.,  357,  440. 

Grimes,  J.  G.  B.,  349,390. 

Grimes,  W.  S.,185. 

Grlmke,  T.  S.,  185. 

Grlmshaw,  James,  49,  75. 

Grlswold,  E.,  171,  187. 

Grlswold,  Lyman,  131, 178. 

Groner,  V.  D.,  240. 

Groves,  William  F.,  193,  208. 

(iuerard,  Edgar  L.,  348,  390. 

Gulgnard,  J.  G.,  361,  425. 

Guild,  Joseph  C.,  275,  276. 

Gulllet,  Emllc  P.,  360,  425. 

Gullett,  Andrew,  307,  313. 

Gullett,  Thomas  Franklin,  306,  341. 

Gunboats. 

Construction  of,  94,  97,  107,  111,  112,  282,  298,  323, 

338. 

Guthrle,  John  J.,  385,  402. 
Gnthrle,  Josephus,  346,  389. 
Guy,  W.  W.,  103,121,  362,  438. 
(. ii j Inn.  Joseph  J.,  103,  121. 
Gwathmey,  Washington,  385,  402. 
Gwynn,  Thomas  P.,  421,  441,  461. 
H ,  J.  H. 

Design  for  flag,  82. 
Habeas  Corpus. 

Suspension  of  writ,  28,  29,  179,  181,  197,  201,  220, 

237, 271, 309, 397, 445, 451, 457, 459, 475, 476, 481. 
Haber,  Abraham,  131,  178,  207. 
llabersham,  J.  B.,  305,  340. 
Habersham,  Joseph  C.,  301,  344,  439. 
Haden,  Joel  W.,  306,341. 
Hagood,  J.,  388,  423. 
Iliiirood,  Johnson,  299,  343,  392. 
Halle,  W.  E.,  170,186. 
Halnes,  William  F.,  345,  389. 
Halrston,  J.  T.  W.,  300,  343,  439. 
Halrston,  Sam.  Hardln,  345,  389. 
Hale,  Edward  J.,  Jr.,  360,  425. 
Hale,  John,  170,  186. 
Hale,  Samuel,  Jr.,  306,  311,  350,  391. 
Hale,  William  J.,  364,438. 
Haley,  J.  M.,  348,  390. 
Hall,  A.  P.,  302,  338. 
Hall,  Boiling,  Jr.,  354. 
Hall,  Carey  J.,  349,  390. 
Hall,  Henry  T.,  103, 121. 
Hall,  J.  W.,  302,338. 
Hall,  James  B.,  304,  340. 
Hall,  Luclen,  303,  339. 
Hall,  W.  Carvel,  132,  179. 
Hall,  Wllbnrn  B.,  386,402. 
Hall,  William  Hunt,  303,  339. 


INDEX. 


511 


Halliburton,  John  «...  108,  155, 156. 
Hiilllilaj.  S.  K..  304,340. 
Hallonqulst,  J.  H.,  365,  422. 
Hallonqulst,  William  (  ..  361,  425. 
ll.-ilsry.  Don  P.,  300,  344,  439. 
Hwlsey,  Julius  H.,  351,  391. 
Halsey,  Robert  S.,  185,  303,  339.      • 
Halyburton,  A.  Grayson,  306,  341. 
Halyburton,  James  D. 

Administers  oath  to  the  President,  15. 

Appointments,  108,  155,  156. 
HalyWton,  Thomas  C.,  360,  425. 
Hamilton,  Alexander  D.,  304,  339. 
Hamilton,  D.  H.,  362,  438. 
Hamilton,  Daniel  H.,  108, 155,  156. 
Hamilton,  J.  H.,  350,391. 
Hamilton,  James  I..  170, 186. 
Hamilton,  John  K..  386,  402. 
Hamilton,  Patrick  H.,  307,  342. 
Hamilton,  Paul,  366.  -123. 
Hamilton,  S.  P.,  366,  422. 
Hamilton,  Thomas  D.,  359,  424. 
Hammet,  Robert  <  . .  305,  341. 
Hammond,  K.  >!..  305,  341. 
Hammond,  (..  IV.,  356. 
Hammond,  William  M.,  30o,  341. 
Hampton,  Frank,  358,  426,  437. 
Hampton.  Wade,  299,  343,  392. 
Hampton  Roads.  Va.     Battle,  March  8-9,  1862. 

Action  of  Captain  Buchanan,  152,  232. 

Mosage  of  the  President,  53. 

Thanks  to  Captain  Buchanan,  52,  56. 
Hanahan,  Ralph  H.,  304,  340. 
Hanckel,  Charles  F.,  351,  391. 
Hand,  George  F.,  307,  342. 
Hanes,  Lewis  C.,  348,  390. 
Hanger,  J.  Marshall,  359,  425. 
Hanks,  Francis  M.,  305,  341. 
Hanly,  M.,  207. 
Hannon,  M.  »..  63,  75. 
Hansell,  W.  A.,  360,  425. 
Hanson,  John  F.,  305,  341. 
Haralson,  H.  A.,  347,  390. 
Hardee,  Benjamin  H.,  361,  426. 
Hardee,  Thomas  S.,  302,  344,  439. 
Hardee,  William  J. 

Appointments,  462,  470. 

Relief  for,  238,  250. 
Harden,  Edward  J.,  108,  187. 
Harden,  Edward  R.,  305,  341. 
Harden,  William  D.,  366,  423. 
Hbrdln,  Atkinson  I..  193,  208. 
Hardln,  M.  B.,366,  422. 
Harding,  diaries  A.,  170,  186. 
Harding,  James,  207,  366,  422. 
Harding,  Richard  C.,  351,  391. 
Hardwlck,  J.  I!..  207. 
Hardy,  William  A.,  303,  339. 
Hargrore,  B.  K.,  360,  425. 
Harlng,  Julius,  186. 
Harkle,  C.  B.,  352. 
Harman,  A.  W.,  353. 
Harman,  Edward  P.,  305,  341. 
Harman,  Edwin  H.,  355. 
Harman,  Lewis,  306,  341. 
Harman,  M.  G.,353. 
Harper,  A.  R.,  362. 


Harper,  Charles  M.,  302,  344,  439. 

Harper,  J.  E.,  352,  392. 

Harper,  R.  W.,  307,  342. 

Harper,  Richard  8.,  360,  425. 

Harper,  Robert  M.,  304,  340. 

Harrell,  John  I...  207. 

Harrington,  J.  F.,  303,  306,  339,  342. 

Harris,  Alexander,  304,  339. 

Harris,  E.  H.,  49,  60. 

Harris,  Irerson  L.,  185, 186. 

Harris,  J.  V.,  307,  342. 

Harris,  James  O.,  185. 

Harris,  John  A.,  352,  392. 

Harris,  Robert  A.,  349,  390. 

Harris,  Robert  B.,  185. 

Harris,  Thomas  A.  (Missouri). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Conference  committee,  483. 

Harris,  Thomas  A.,  Surg.,  303,  339. 

Harris,  Thomas  M.,  346,  389. 

Harris,  Thomas  S.,  307,  343. 

Harris,  W.  A.,  388,  424. 

Harris,  W.  H.,  Attf.  Quartermaster, 433,  449. 

Harris,  W.  H.,  Lieut.,  388,  423. 

Harris,  William  H.,  186,  303,  339. 

Harrison,  Burton  V 

Private  Secretary  to  the  President,  70,72,  78,81, 
84,  88,  90,  94,  97,  98, 100,  106,  108,  109,  116, 126, 
129,  130,  132,  135, 138, 146, 151, 152, 158, 168, 169, 
175-177,  181,  183,  184,190-193,198,206,207,211, 
212,  216-218,  221-223,  226, 230, 232, 233, 236, 239, 
240,  244-246,  248,  253, 256, 283, 293, 298, 302, 306, 
318,  322-324,  327,  328, 332, 333, 337, 344, 345, 352, 
358.  361,  364,  367, 371, 373, 374, 380, 384, 387, 396, 
397,  400,  401, 403, 407, 409, 411-414, 419, 421, 429- 
432,  445,  446,  448,450,452,459,462,469,473,474, 
477,  479,  480,  482, 483, 489. 

Harrison,  EH,  170,  186. 

Harrison,  Gabriel,  303,  339. 

Harrison,  George  E.,  489. 

Harrison,  George  F.,  171, 187. 

Harrison,  George  W.,  385,  402. 

Harrison,  H.  H.,  301,  344,  439. 

Harrison,  J.  A.,  303,  339. 

Harrison,  Jacob  P.,  303,  339. 

Harrison,  James  F.,  386,  403. 

Harrison,  R.,  354. 

Harrison,  Randolph,  A'ljt..  305,  341. 

Harrison,  Randolph,  Lieut.  Col.,  354. 

Harrison,  Thomas  L.,  386,  403. 

Harrison,  W.  B.,  307,342. 

Harrison,  William  E.,  365,422. 

Harrison,  William  H.,  116. 

Harrod,  B.  M.,  172,187. 

H  art-old.  J.  A.,  185. 

Hart,  Alexander,  302,  338. 

Hart,  Charles  T. ,  306,  342. 

Hart,  James  8.,  349,  390. 

Hart,  John  E. ,  360,  425. 

Hart,  Nathaniel,  185, 186. 

Hart,  W.  T.,  365,422. 

Hartrldge,  A.  S.,  301,  344,  439. 

Hart  ridge,  Alfred  L.,  357,  440. 

Hartrldge,  Julian  (Georgia). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Conference  committee,  481. 

Hartstene,  Henry  J.,  385,  402. 


512 


INDEX. 


Harvey,  W.  B.,  306,342. 

Ilarvle,  William  W.,  350,  391. 

Harwell.  R.  M.,  305,341. 

Harwood,  Alexander,  846,380. 

llarnood.  James  K..  386,403. 

Hasell.  Lewis  ('..  185. 

Hasklns,  James  ('.,  49,60. 

Hasklns,  Thomas  C.,  170, 186. 

Haslet  t.  W.,  304,340. 

Hatch,  Thomas  A.,  305,  311. 

Hatcher.  Alfred  A.,  184. 

Hatcher.  Kohert  A..  301.  Mil,  439. 

Hatchett.  James  M.,  303,339. 

llanuliton.  It.  B.,  359,  125. 

Haven.  Kilward,  jr.,  431,448,  459. 

llaviland.  John  de. 
Design  for  llnjr  and  soul,  84. 

Havis,  J.  J.,  490. 

Hawes.  (i.  K.,  207. 

Hawes,  J.  M.,  51,  M.  74. 

llawes.  Samuel,  357,  440. 

Hawes,  W.  F..  3i5,  389. 

Hawken.  A.  Milton.  64,  75. 

Hawkins,  D.  B.,  til,  75. 

Hawkins,  Elijah,  362,438. 

Hawkins.  Ueorge  S.,  126,  132. 

Hawkins,  Hiram,  351.  no. 

Hawkins,  J.  B.,  172,  187. 

Hawkins,  William,  305,  341. 

Hawkins.  William  II.,  303,339. 

Hawkins.  Willis  A.,  91. 

Hanks,  F.  T.,  301,  344,  439. 

Hawthorn,  Frank,  363. 

Hay,  B.  «.,  359,424. 

Haydrn,  Thomas,  346,  389. 

llajne.  Isaac,  361,  426. 

1 1  ay  lies.  F.  M.,  304,  340. 

Hiijnes.  J.  M.,  307,  342. 

Haynes.  Landon  C.  (Tennessee). 
Absent  without  leave,  401. 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  11,29,  33, 
44,  67,  113,  134,  135,  137,  145,  148,  167,  181,  271, 
272,  282,  297,  311,  334,  376,  407,  428,  455. 
Committees: 

Engrossment  and  Enrollment,  20,  21. 
Judiciary,  19,  61,  308,  464. 
Patents,  20. 

Post-Office*  and  Post-Roads,  19,  21,  121. 
Leave  of  absence,  243. 
Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  47, 262,  325, 

367. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6, 14, 225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes.  11.  33,  39,  10.  52,  57,  67,  73,  74, 
96,  105,  114,  115,  118,  119,  125,  134, 139-141, 148, 
153, 154, 160, 162-164, 167, 176, 182, 189, 192,  197, 
198, 203, 201,  235, 241,  212,  261,  262,  269,  270,  272, 
280, 285-288, 290,  292,  295,  296,  298,  310-312,  315, 
316, 319,  321, 322, 329,  336,  368,  370,  371.  375,  ",7s. 
395-397, 418,  419,  429,  431,  437,  443, 444,  448, 450, 
455,  456,  458,  463. 

II. -i)  lies.  W.  II.,  346,  389. 

IL-mies,  William  !».,  373,  389. 

Haynsworth,  (ieorire  K.,  172,  187. 

Hays,  Andrew  .1.,  421.  Ill,  461,  474.' 

Hays,  Charles  W.,  385.  102. 

Hays,  Harry  T..  299.  313,  392. 

Hays,  Thomas  .V.  351,  391. 


II a)  w mill.  I).  ('..  3S8,  423. 
Haywood.  S.  <;.,  172,  1S7. 
Hazlehnrst.  (ieorse  H.,  190. 
Hazlehurst.  William,  302,  344,  439. 
Ha/lett.  James.  351.  392. 
Head,  WilllamJ'.,  30cS,  343. 
Head.  Wmiam'w.,  61.  75. 
Headley.  A.  M.,  306.312. 
Healey,  Thomas  A.,  185. 
Hebert.  Louis,  29! i,  313.  392. 
Hedriek,  John  J..  50,  60. 
Helm.  15.  II..  M.  71. 
Helm.  (i.  M..  360.  125. 
Hemingway,  Thomas  S.,  303,  339. 
Hempstead.  Heall.  MOO,  311,  139. 
Henderson.  Augustus  K..  350,  391. 
Henderson,  ('.  K.,  307.  342. 
Henderson,  Charles  W..  318,  390. 
Henderson.  I>.  K..  3(15,  422. 
Henderson.  Futrene,  307,  342. 
Henderson.  Franklin  B.,  303,  339. 
Henderson.  J.  ('..  307.  312. 
Henderson.  James  I...  3S5,  402. 
Henderson.  Richard  II..  121,  411,  461. 
Henderson,  Thomas,  61,  75. 
Henderson.  Thomas  A.,  360.  425. 
Henderson.  W.  F.,  305,  341-. 
Henley,  (ieorire  W.,  3(3. 
Henley,  R.  II..  360,  425. 
Henry.  Benjamin  ('.,  361.  125. 
Henry.  (J.  A.,  jr..  :>s.  j  •_•:;. 
Henry,  (iiistat  us  A.  (Tennessee). 
Absent  without  leave,  401. 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by.  7,  '.!!,  27, 
13,  131.  141.  117,  219.248,251,25s,  269.311,371, 
408,  427.  4  12. 
Committees: 
Conference,  219. 
Finance.  1!».  --'7:!. 
Inauguration,  12. 
Military  Affairs.  19,  29.  134,  112,231.2(11.277, 

337,  382.  393.  127. 
Pay  and  Mileage,  123. 
Special,  210.  lot.  M. 

Petitions,  papers .  etc.,  presented  by.  265,  325. 
Senator  in  First  Con  federate  Congress,  6,  1 1. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33.  39.  40.  52.  57.  67,  71, 
96,  105,  111,  115.  lis.  ii>i.  iL-5.  i:;i.  139  1 11,  1  17. 
148,  153,  151,  160,  162.  163,  167,  Ids.  176,  1S2.  IS'.l, 
192,  197,  IDS,  203.  201.  216.  217,  221.  235.  211-213. 
252,  255.  261 .  262,  269.  270.  272,  2s< ',  1'sf,  -288,  2!'(  >. 
295.  296.  29S.  310-312.  315.  316.  31-.I.  321,322,  329^ 
336,  368.  370.  371.  37  '7.  115.  lls.  l!!i, 

429.431,  l:',7.  113.  111.  IIS.  I'id.  155.  l.'.ll.  15s,  163, 
170-173.  175.  17s,  is:;,  is,;   |ss 
Henry.  Patrick.  C.  S.  S. 

Kruanl  tn  otlircrs  and  crew,  309. 
Thanks  to  otliccrs  and  crew,  150, 151, 166, 171,  182. 
Henry,  Patrick,  412.421. 
Henry.  Thomas  F.,  171,  187. 
Henry.  W.  <i..  363,  438. 
Henry.  Fort.  Tenn.     (  apt  lire.  Feb.  6,  1862. 

Property  losses,  94. 
Hensoti.  John  .H..  307.  342. 
Herbert.  H.  A..  356.  110. 
Herbert.  Jitsephus  B..  l>5. 
Herbert,  William  W.,  350,  391. 


INDEX. 


513 


Herlot,  JohnO.,  433,449. 

Herndou,  D.,  303,339. 

Herndon,  E.  W.,  359,  425. 

Hero,  Andrew,  Jr.,  357,  440. 

Herrell,  John  T.,  1.70,  186. 

Herren,  K.  S.  C.,  351,  392. 

Ili-rren,  Wade  A.,  351,391. 

Herrmann,  Henry,  361,425. 

llerty,  James  W.,  41,  46,  386,  403. 

Heth,  Henry,  462,  471,  472. 

Heyward,  Jos.,  171,187. 

Hibbett,  J.  I  . .  185. 

Hlekle,  William  T.,  348,390. 

HIckman,  W.  D.,  305.341. 

Hicks,  JohnT.,  308,  343. 

Hlgglnbotham,  Thomas  J.,  49,  75. 

HIgglns,  Edward,  353,  440. 

HIgglns,  K.  G.,49,  75. 

Hlgham,  Thomas,  346,  389. 

HIght*mer,  James  C.,  350,  390. 

Hill,  A.  P.,  21,25,298,343. 

Hill,  Benjamin  H.  (Georgia). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  7,  30,  31, 
33, 43, 44, 62, 71, 79, 97, 105, 113, 128, 137, 140, 245, 
259,  262-264,  287-289,  291, 310,  311,  325, 383, 418, 
441. 

Committees: 
Conference,  398. 

Judiciary,  19, 31, 34,  54, 56, 72, 85,  86, 95, 110, 122, 
132, 133, 155-157,  180, 187,  197,  203,  250, 268, 273, 
284, 308, 309, 317, 329, 335, 368, 382, 393, 404, 433. 
Naval  Affairs,  71. 
Patents,  20. 
Printing,  20,  21. 
Special,  6,  238,  267,  404. 
Leave  of  absence,  375,  441 . 
Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  173,  238, 

253,  267. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5, 13, 225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40, 52, 57, 74, 96, 118, 
119,  125,  134,  139-141, 153, 154, 160, 162-164, 167, 
168,  176,  182,189,  192,197,203,204,216,217,221, 
235,  241-243,  252,  255,  261,269,270,272,285-288, 
290,  292,  295,  296,  298,310-312,315,316,321,322, 
329,  336,  368,  370,  371, 375, 395-397, 399, 415, 418, 
419,429,443,444,450. 

Hill,  Caleb,  223. 

Hill,  Dan.  Harvey,  92,  95. 

Hill,  Daniel  P.,  170,  186. 

Hill,  E.  B.,  350,  391. 

HU1,  F.  T.,  132,  179. 

Hill,  George  A.,  347,390. 

Hill,  H.  «.,  304,  340. 

Hill,  Henry  >.,  351,  391. 

Hill,  J.  W.,  185. 

Hill,  James  A.,  347,390. 

Hill,  Jesse  Williams,  307,  342. 

Hill,  John  W.,  303,339. 

Hill,  N.  S.,  131,  178. 

Hill,  Thomas,  303,  339. 

Hill,  Thomas  C.,  303,  339. 

Bill,  W.  E.,  388,  423. 

Bill,  W.  P.,  360,  425. 

Bill,  William  Plnkney,  177. 

Hlllhoiise,  William  C.,  131,  178. 

Billiard,  Francis  W.,  305,  340. 

Billiard,  Henry  W.,  352. 

C  J— VOL  2—04 33 


Milliard.  John  M..  171,  187. 
Hlllyer,  S.,  170,186. 
Hilton,  Robert  B.  (Florida). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  11. 
Hindman,  Thomas  C.,  178,  194,  397. 
Hinds,  Thomas,  366,  423. 
Hines,  Thomas  K..  sr.,  349,  390. 
Illnkle,  D.  W.,  346,389. 
Hinkley,  H.,  306,  342. 
HInsdale,  John  W.,  373,  389. 
Hlnson,  John  W.,  348,  390. 
Hi  Ml  on.  J.  W.,305,  340. 
Hoard,  Robert  L.,  303,  339. 
Hober,  F.  C.,  307,  343. 
Hodges,  Jack,  359,  4i">. 
Hodges,  W.  R.,  303,  339. 
Hodgson,  T.,  363,438. 
Hogan,  R.  W.,  347,  390. 
Hoge,  Francis  L.,  386,  403. 
Hoge,  J.  Blair,  64.  7'.. 
Hoke,  G.  M.,  305,  341. 
Holcombe,  B.  W.,  363,  438. 
Holcombe,  E.  L.,351,  392. 
Holcombe,  Edward  P.,  353. 
Holcombe,  J.  L.,  361,  426. 
Holcombe,  W.  R.,351,  392. 
Holderness,  W.  T.,  359,  425. 
Holland,  Bird,  305,  340. 
Holland,  D.  P.,  305,  341. 
Holliday,  Thomas  t'.,  305,  340. 
Hollingsworth,  Thomas,  305,  341. 
Holllns,  George  N.,  385,  402. 
Hollls,  Thomas  H.,  307,  342. 
Hollow  num.  William,  350,  391. 
Holman,  E.  H.,  361,  U\ 
Holmau,  John  V.  307,  342. 
Holman,  R.,  304,  340. 
Holmes,  Mr. 

Design  for  flag,  265. 
Holmes,  Allmand,  306,  341. 
Holmes,  B.  R.,  355. 
Holmes,  Charles  Kutlrdge,  171,  187. 
Holmes,  «.,351,  392. 
Holmes,  George,  421,  441,  461,  474. 
Holmes,  George  B.,  350,  390. 
Holmes,  Theophllus  H.,  462,  488,  489. 
Holt,  Boiling  H.,  354,440. 
Holt,  Hines  (Georgia) . 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 

Conference,  106. 

Joint,  11. 

Special,  210. 
Holt,  John  H.,  356. 
Holt,  Thomas  B.,  349,  390. 
Holt,  William  A. ,  185,  363,  438. 
Holt/claw,  J.  T.,  353,  440. 
Hood,  Arthur,  353. 
Hood,  John  B.,  36,  42,  462,  471. 
Hooe,  R.  M.,  388,  424. 
Hoole,  James  L.,  386,  403. 
Hooper,  Charles  M.,  388,  423. 
Hooper,  Du  P. ,  304,  340. 
Hooper,  Thomas  W.,  355,  440. 
Hoover,  William  B.,  304,  340. 
Hope,  J.  K.,  351,  392. 


514 


INDEX. 


Hopkins,  A.  (.,  304,340. 
Hopkln§.  John  I-..  103,  121. 
Hopping,  Daniel  S.,  307,  342. 

HopSOn,   l.ui-lcri. 

Design  for  flag,  156. 
Horbach,  J.  P.,  170,  186. 
Horlbeck,  William  C.,  303,  339. 
Home,  John  H..  til.  75. 
Home,  Joslah,  364,  438. 
Horses. 

Payment  for: 

Lost  in  military  service,  44,  56,  58,  59. 
Purchased  by  Col.  A.  W.  McDonald,  211,  213, 

332,  367,  379,  404. 
Horton,  Rodah,  363,  438. 
Hospitals. 

Management  of,  315, 328, 330, 331, 337, 372, 380, 405. 
Hotchklss,  T.  K..  366,  422. 

House  of  Representative*  of  the  First  Confederate 
Congress. 

Joint  rules,  26,  27,  48,  136,  139,  146,  167. 

Organization,  7. 

Privileges  of  the  Senate  to  members,  43,  45,  48. 
Houston,  A.  ().,  349,  390. 
Houze,  Horace  L.,  306,  341. 
Howard,  Charles,  350,  391. 
Howard,  George  T.,  Adjt.,  306,  341. 
Howard,  George  T.,  Com.  Sub.,  350,  391. 
Howard,  Henry,  132,  179. 
Howard,  J.  McHenry,  366,  423. 
Howard,  James  I!..  355. 
Howard,  John  Eager,  351,  391. 
Howard,  R.  A.,  103,  121. 
Howard,  Russel,  59,  7;). 
Howard,  Thomas  C.,  193,  208. 
Howell,  Becket  K.,  421,  441,  461. 
Hi. « I'll.  J.  K.,  304,  340. 
Howell,  Robert  P.,  350,  390. 
Howell,  William,  194,  208. 
Howell,  William  F.,  387,  423. 
Howie,  T.  H.,  304,340. 
Hewlett,  Robert  K. .  307,  342. 
Hoy,  A.  B.,  306,  342. 
Hoyl,  James  M.,  304,340. 
Hoyt,  H.  !>..  304,  340. 
Hoyt,  J.  P.,  305,  341. 
Hoyt,  William  !>..  185. 
Hubbard,  H.  H.,  21. 
Hul. I.HI.  F.  L.,  131,  178. 
llii.lillrstoii.  J.  F.  V.  304,  340. 
Hudglns,  Albert  (...  386,  403. 
Hudglns,  B.  F.,  301,  344,  439. 
Hudson,  J.  W.,  346,  389. 
Hudson,  William  Oliver,  303,  339. 
Hnger,  Alfred,  194,  208. 
Huger,  C.  K.,  366,  422. 
Huger,  Frank,  388,  423. 
Huger,  W.  E.,  357,  440. 
Huger,  W.  H.,  185. 
Hugglns,  James  It., '359,  425. 
Hugglns,  James  H.,  356,  440. 
Hughes,  Adolphns  A.,  £53. 
Hughes,  H.  s..  350,391. 
Hughes,  John,  347,  390. 
Hughes,  Maxey  G.,  366,  423. 
Hughes,  N.  Collln,  362,  138. 
Hughes,  Thomas  J.,  351,  391. 


Hughes.  W.  J.,  348,390. 

Huirhes.  William  H.,  Asst.  .Si/rp.,304,  340. 

HIIL-IICS.  William  H.,  Chaplain,  304,  340. 

Huffuenin,  J.  «.,  208,  361,  426. 

Hull.  Edward  B.,  131,  178. 

Hulse,  John  Isaar,  306,  341. 

Humphreys,  Joshua,  386,  403. 

Humphreys,  WestH.,  108,  109. 

Humphreys,  William  F.,  185. 

Humphries.  Samuel  J.,  131,  178. 

Hundley,  ().  M.,  490. 

Hundley,  W.  H.,  358,  426,  437. 

Hunt,  Samuel  P.,  184. 

Hunt.  Thomas  H.,  353. 

Hunt,  W.  Richardson,  365,  422. 

Hunt,  William  H.,  131,  178,  489. 

Hunter,  Alex.,  185. 

Hunter,  B.  W.,  365,422. 

Hunter,  David,  254. 

Hunter,  Duke  W.,  306,  341. 

Hunter,  Frederic,  186. 

Hunter,  John,  379,  381,  416,  442,  458. 

limit rr.  JohnH.,  302,338. 

Hunter,  P.  D.,  366,  423. 

Hunter,  Robert  M.  T.  (Virginia). 

Absent  without  leave,  401. 

Address  to  the  Senate,  214. 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  19,  45,  52, 
56,  87,  335,  377,  381. 

Committees: 

Finance,  19,  279,  282,  316,  326,  338,  426. 
Special,  93,  245,  276. 

President  pro  tcmpore  of  the  Senate,  6.  15,  113, 
213,  214,  216,  217,  478. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6,  14, 
225. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11.  39,  40,  52,  57,  67,  74,  96, 105, 
114, 115, 118, 125, 134, 139-141, 147,  148, 153,  154, 
160, 162-164, 168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 197, 198,  203, 
204, 216, 217, 221,  235,  241-243,  269,  270,  272,  280, 
285-288,290,292,  295,  298,  310,  311,  315,  316,  319, 
321, 322, 329, 336,  368,  370,  371,  375,  378,  395-397, 
41.r>,  118,419,429,  431,  437,  443,  444,  448,  450,  455, 
456, 458, 463,  470-473,  475,  478,  483,  486-488. 
Hunter,  Thomas  T.,  385,  402. 
Hunter,  William  W.,  385,  402. 
II ii nt mi.  Eppa,  114. 
Huot,  Lewis  V.,  185. 
Hurst,  David  W.,  Jr.,  305,  341. 
Hurt.  Robert  B.,  345,  389. 
Hussey,  Lafayette,  304,  340. 
Huston,  J.,  307,342. 
Hutcheson,  George  B.,  364,  438. 
11  nt rh ins.. n.  R.  R.,  300.  343,  439. 
Hutchlnson,  Samuel  W.,  66,  69. 
Hutchison,  Augustus  S.,  171. 187. 
Huwald,  Gustave  A.,  366,  423. 
Hyams,  Isaac,  388,  423. 
Hyams,  S.  M.,  302,  344,  439. 
Hyde,  George  W.,  412,  424. 
Hyman,  John  J.,  304,  340. 
Inglehart,  Osborn  S.,  90,  95. 
Imboden,  George  W.,  362,  437. 
Imboden,  J.  D.,  360,425. 
Imports. 

Duty  free,  except  from  the  United  States,  122, 
124,  134,  161. 


INDEX. 


515 


Import  s — Con  t  i  n  ued . 
Increase  of  facilities,  24,  89,  144.  145.  159,  161, 

213,  215. 
Repeal  or  suspension  of  duty,  20,  24,  29,  30,  76, 

79,  88,  89,  94,  96,  100. 
Impressments. 
Cotton  and  tobacco,  452-455. 
Produce  and  provisions,  441,  412,  482. 
Indian  Affairs. 
Arkansas  and  Red  River  Superintendency,  19, 

20,  51,  52,  55,  56,  95,  114,  138. 
Transmission  of  report,  58 
Indian  Nations. 
Fidelity  to  treaties,  228. 

Pay  and  mileage  to  delegates  in  Congress,  i.vj. 
i:<7. 4ik>,  480. 

Inirraliani,  Duncan  >'.,  3S5.  402. 
Iiiirrahmn.  John  H..  386,  403. 
Insurrection    or    Rebellion    against    Confederate 
States. 

Punishment,  308,  333,  435. 
Irion,  Thomas,  305.  341. 
Irvine,  F.  D.,  363,  438. 
Isaacs,  Jacob,  194,  208. 
Isabel  II,  192. 
Isom,  Thomas  D.,  302,  338. 
Ives.  J.  I'.,  206,  266,  273. 
!»«•>.  S.  S.,  490. 
\\).  Edward.  354,  440. 
Ivy,  James  A.,  171,  187. 
Izard.  Henry,  302,  306.  339,  342. 
I/.ard.  Walter.  3»'i5,  422. 
.hick.  Samuel  W..  ;H»7.  :si::. 
Jack.  Thomas  M..  .".»'.>.  343,  438. 
Jackson,  A.  M..  132.  179. 
Jackson,  Alexander  M.,  59,  79. 
Jackson,  ('.  L.,  388,  423. 
Jackson.  (ieori:e.  B5B,  426,  437. 
Jackson.  James.  354. 
Jackson.  La  K..  :?o7,  343. 
Jackson,  H.  E..  :;o7.  HI2. 
Jackson.  Thomas  A.,  386,  403. 
Jackson.  Thomas  J. 

AppoilitinrJits,  li'c',  470. 

Tlmnks  of  Congress,  127,  128,  136,  137,  142,  234, 

14'J. 

.lames.  A.  A..  131,  178. 
James.  Joseph  A.,  185. 
James,  K.  Pryor,  305,  340. 
James.  William  A.,  305,  341. 
Jamestown,  C.  S.  S. 

Reward  to  officers  and  crew,  309. 

Thanks  to  officers  and  crew,  150,  151,  166,  174, 

182. 

Jamison,  J.  W.,  302.  344.  439. 
Jamison,  If.  G.,  304,  S10. 
Jandon,  B.  A.,  306,342. 
Janney,  E.  H.,  349,  390. 
Janney,  (i.  ().,  351,391. 
Jaques.     See  Mr('f-,ing  and  Jaqitcs,  262,  268. 
Jaquess,  J.  A..  353,440. 
Jurratt.  A.  L..  ; ',07,  343. 
Jefferson.  John  K.,  177. 
Jeffery.  Richard  W..  :.M..  403. 
Jelks,  E.  A.,  303,  339. 
Jemlson,  W.  H.,  490. 
Jenifer,  Walter  H.,  114. 


Jenkins.  Albert  G.  ( Virginia  V 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Joint  committee,  25. 
Military  appointments,  299,  343,  392. 
Jenkins,  Edward  E.,  186,  302,  339. 
Jenkins.  Ephralm  M.,  304,  339. 
Jenkins,  John.  362,  438. 
Jenkins,  M.,  299,  343,  392, 
Jenkins,  Seabrook,  304,  340. 
Jennings,  Joseph  H.,  185. 
Jervey,  Henry,  185. 
Jervey.  James  P.,  303,  339. 
Jeter.  Henry  M. ,  193,  222,  256. 
Jewett,  0.  S.,356. 
Jobe,  John,  308,  343. 
Johnson,  B.  J.,  304,  340. 
Johnson,  Bradley  T.,  170,  186. 
Johnson,  E.,  347,  390. 
Johnson,  H.  P.,  353. 
Johnson,  Irvine  L.,  364,  438. 
Johnson,  J.  T.,  303,  339. 
Johnson,  J.  W..  347,  390. 
Johnson,  John,  3ii.r>,  l'*l. 
Johnson,  M.  T.,  109,  186. 
Johnson,  Phlneas  J.,  307,  343. 
Johnson,  Powell  I'.,  365,  422. 
Johnson,  R.  P.,  185. 
Johnson,  Richard  L.,  303,  339. 
Johnson,  Robert  W.  (Arkansas). 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  10, 19,  31, 
39,  58,  70,  78,  92,  115,  157,  189,  192,  378,  384. 

Committees: 

Indian  Affairs,  19,  51,  123. 
Military  Affairs,  19,  196. 
Naval  Affairs,  451. 
Rules,  7. 
Special,  6,  93,  214. 

Leave  of  absence,  235. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5, 13. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33, 39,  40, 52, 57,  74,  96, 105, 
114,  115, 125, 139-141. 147, 148, 158, 154, 160, 162- 
164, 167, 176, 182, 189, 192, 198,  203,  204,  216,  217, 
221,  370,  371,  375, 378, 395-397,  399, 419,  429, 431, 
437,  443,  444, 44S,  450,  455,  456,  458,  470-473,  478, 
483,  486-488. 

Johnson,  Samuel.  304,  310. 
Johnson,  T.  H.,  362,  437. 
Johnson,  Thomas  P.,  346,  389. 
Johnson,  W.  F.,  366,  423. 
Johnson,  \\.  J.,  351,391. 
Johnson,  W.  Warren,  347,  390. 
Johnson,  William  H.,  172,  187. 
Johnson.  William  L.,  348,  390. 
Johnston,  A.  A.,  306,  342.- 
Johnston.  Albert  Sidney. 

Death,  133,  135,  136. 
Johnston.  David  W.,  307,  342. 
Johnston.  Elliott,  302,  344,  439. 
Johnston,  Frontls  H.,  360,  425. 
Johnston,  G.  W.,  304,  340. 
Johnston,  George,  345,  389. 
Johnston,  George  H.,  361,  425. 
Johnston,  J.  G.,  363,  438. 
Johnston,  J.  W.,  305,  341. 
Johnston,  James  D.,  385,  402. 
Johnston,  John,  386,  403. 
Johnston,  John  M.,  184. 


516 


INDEX. 


Johnston.  Joseph  E. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  231.  41.: 
Johnston,  L.  F.,  102,  120. 
Johnston.  Oscar  F.,  386,  402 
Johnston,  R.  H..  363,  438. 
Johnston.  S.  II..  208. 
Johnston.  Samuel  R.,  3ri.~>.  1-1'. 
Johnston,  Thomas  H..  347.  390. 
Johnston,  William  Preston.  21X1. 
Jones,  A.  B.,  305,  341. 
Jones,  A.  R.,  307,  342. 
Jones,  Alexander  8.,  350.  391. 
Jones,  Alexander  W..  307,  342. 
Jones,  B.  F.,  345,  389. 
Jones,  B.  H.,  353. 
Jones,  Benjamin  F.,  351,  392. 
Jones,  Cadwalader,  354. 
Jones,  Catesby  ap  R.,  385,  402. 
Jones,  Charles  C.,  358,  426,  437. 
Jones,  Crawford  H.,  350,  390. 

Jones,  D.  R.,  54,178,  209,  324,  328,  329,334,472,473. 
Jones,  D.  W..  49,  60. 
Jones,  Daniel,  305,  341. 
Jones,  Daniel  W.,  356,  440. 
Jones,  David  C.,  307,343. 
Jones,  Dudley  »..  307,  342. 
Jones,  E.  W.,  307,  342. 
Jones,  Edward  P.,  101,120. 
Jones,  Eicon,  357,  440. 
Jones,  Frank  F.,  366,  388,  422,  424. 
Jones,  G.  F.,  303,339. 
Jones,  George  W.  (Tennessee). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Conference,  468. 
Joint,  11. 
Special,  225. 
Jones,  H.  H.,  308,  343. 
Jones,  Hilary  P.,  366,  422. 
Jones,  Iredell,  172,  187. 
Jones,  J.  Pembroke,  385,  402. 
Jones,  J.  R.,  302,344.  439. 
Jones,  J.  Wyatt,  362,  438. 
Jones,  Jacob  H.,  303,  339. 
Jones,  James  F.,  358,  440. 
Jones,  James  H.,  131.  17s. 
Jones,  John  A.,  353.  440. 
Jones,  John  J.,  348,  390. 
Jones,  John  P.,  307,  34:!. 
Jones,  John  R.,  299,  343,  488. 
Jones,  John  W.,  Asst.  Surg.,  303,  339. 
Jones.  John  W.,  Asst.  Surg.,  307,  343. 
Jones,  Mansfield  J.,  303,  339. 
Jones,  R.  W.,  101, 120. 
Jones,  8.  W.,  307,  342. 
Jones,  Samuel,  54,  60,  74. 
Jones,  Samuel  J.,  59,  79. 
Jones,  Thomas  R.,  350,  391. 
Jones,  Wesley,  108, 155,  l.v>. 
Jones,  William  E.,  353,  362,  414. 
Jones,  William  G.,  108,  109. 
Jones.  William  R.,  305,  340. 
Jonte,  George,  357,  440. 
Jordan,  A.  Smith,  103.  120. 
Jordan,  D.  M.,  307,  343. 
Jordan.  Fleming,  170.  186. 
Jordan,  James  B.,  171, 187. 


Jordan.  Lafayette  H..  304.  340. 
Jordan,  Thomns.  17>.  :,:;4,  338. 
Jordan.  Thomas  E..  194,  208. 
Jordan.  William  J.,'  363. 
Josselyn,  Robert. 

Private  Secretary  to  the  President,  22,  29,  :n,32, 
35,  37,  45-48,  53,  54,  58,  59,  62,  65,  66, 68,  70. 

Secretary  of  Arizona  Territory,  59,  79. 
Joyner.  Henry,  185. 
Judklns,  James  H.,  64,  75. 
Justice.  Andrew  S..  103,  121. 
Justice,  Benjamin  W.,  352,  392 
Justice,  Department  of. 

Assistant  Attorney-General  I  Keyes),  108,  155. 

Attorney-General  (Watts),  72-74.  See  also 
Bragg,  Thomas. 

Includes  Patent  Office  and  Bureau  of  Public 
Printing,  23. 

Nominations  and  confirmations,  46,  54,  55,  59, 
72-74,  79,  108,  109,  126,  132,  155,  156,  177.  1S7, 
279, 367,  404,  413. 

Salary  of  Assistant  Attorney-General  equalized, 

etc.,  462,  467,  468,  480. 
Kaiirler,  J.  J.,  349,390. 
Karanangh,  B.  T..  304,  340. 
Kean.  P.,  377. 
Kean.  Robert  G.  H. 

Chief  of  Bureau  of  War,  117.  120. 

Military  appointment,  49,  60. 
Kearney.  G.  W.,  305,  341. 
Kebllneer,  William  M.,  193.208. 
Keeble,  James  M.,  388,  123. 
Keener.  John  ('..  3-Vi.  no. 
Keith,  John  A..  3SS,  423. 
Kell,  John  Mr  I..  385,  402. 
K filers.  E.  H.,  185. 
Kellogir.  Timothy  H.,  351,  391. 
Kell).  William  W.  J.,  3H6,  403. 
Kemper.  Delaware,  366.  l±.'. 
Kemper.  James  L..  299,  343,  392. 
Kenan,  S.  H.,  363. 
Kendall,  E.  F..  305,  341. 
Kendall.  W.  D.,  305,  341. 
Kennard,  Joel  S..  3S5,  402. 
Kennedy.  Beverly  C.,  359,  425. 
Kennedy.  C.  W.,  363,438. 
Kennedy.  Charles  H.,  385,  402. 
Kennedy,  John  H.,  351,  391. 
Kennedy,  L.  C.,  185. 
Kennedy,  B.  C.,  357,  440. 
Ken  HIT.  Duncan  F.  (Louisiana). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Special  committee,  10,  136. 
Kenner,  W.  H.,  351,  391. 
Kennerly,  W.  Clark,  366.  4 22. 
Kenneworth,  Herman,  346,  389. 
Keniion,  Beverly. 

Naval  appointment,  233,  240. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  317,  319,  ::•.'  I 
Kenny,  Joseph,  357,  440. 
Kentucky. 

Additional  forcesfor  Provisional  Army,  277,284, 
288,  429,  430,  458,  459,  467,  480. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congres 

13,23. 

Ker.  James,  366,  422. 
ker.  William  H.,  299,  343.  439. 


INDEX. 


517 


Kerlee.  Larkln  H.,  352,  392. 

Kernstown,  Va.     Battle.  March  23,  1862. 
Thanks  of  Congress  to  General  Jackson,  127, 
128,  136,  137,  142. 

Kerr,  George  W.,  366,  422. 

Kerr,  John  W.,  306,  341. 

Kerr,  S.  P..  3s\  423. 

Kerr,  William.  307,  343. 

Kerr.  William  A..  386,  402. 

Kctchum.  diaries  T.,  353. 

Ketchum.  David  W..  351.  392. 

Ketch ii in,  I...  360,  425. 

Key.  Henry  J.,  307,  342. 

Key.  J.  ('.  <;.,  :«;,  41U. 

Key.  John  B.,  360,  425. 

Kr).  W.  O.,  373,  389. 

Keyes,  Wade. 
A<>i>tunt  Attorney-General,  10$,  155. 

Kier,  riniiiias.  349,  390. 

Kllgore,  Benjamin  K..  186. 

Kllllam.  William  L.,  307,  343. 

Kilpatrlck.  F.  W..  353,  4,50,  461. 

Kllpatrick,  W.  H.,  48,  CO. 

Klmliall.  Theodore  H.,  347,  390. 

k lin hell.  F.  A..  304,  340. 

Klmuiel.  Manning:  M..  388,  423. 

Kim-lilne.  D.  A.,  306,  342. 

Kliiir.  Charles  K.,  386,  403. 

Kin?,  Hugh  M.,  345,  389. 

Klnir.  J.  Floyd,  366,422. 

Kiiii:.  John  K.,  350,  391. 

Kin  ir.  M.  W.,  185. 

King,  Mallory  P.,  300,  343,  439. 

Klnir.  H.  Cuyler.  361,  425. 

Kins,  W.  H.,  355. 

Kinir.  William  <;.,  345,389. 

hhiL-nian.  Robert  H.,  349.  390. 

Klngsbery,  S.  S.,  351,391. 

Klnnard,  P.  S.,  34f-,  3.M). 

Klnyoun,  John  H.,  304,  340. 

Klrliy.  Edmund,  306.  341. 

Klrkland,  John,  jr.,  347,  390. 

Klrkland,  S.  S..  366,  42:;. 

Klrkscey,  E.  J..  307.342. 

Ki-.T.  Marlon  t'.,  363,438. 

Klumph,  J.  E.,  362,  438. 

Knode,  Oliver  B.,  303,  339. 

Kramer,  G.  I'.  M.  B.,  304,  340. 

Kratz,  O.,  306,  341. 

Kurtman,  C.  O.,  306,  342. 

Kyle,  George  H.,  207. 

Kyle.  B.  B.,  347,389. 

La  Borde,  Oscar,  172,  187. 

Lackey,  B.  F.,  306,342. 

Lackey,  J.  W.,  307,  342. 

Larkle,  D.  M.,  307,  343. 

Lacy.  Drury,  Jr.,  305,  341. 

Lacy.  J.  H.,  362,  438. 

Ladd.  Charles  H..  3(8,  438. 

Lake,  L..  170.  IM;. 

Lallerstedt.  Lawrence  D.,  355,  440. 

Lainar.  Albert  K..  5,  52,  62.  68,  70,  71,  73,  77,  79,  85, 
89,  93-97,  99, 100, 105-107, 110, 113, 121, 123, 136, 
144.  146, 150, 165, 166, 175, 179, 181-183, 190, 192, 
195, 196, 199-201,  203,  205,  206,  209-213,  218-221, 
2M.  285,  257.  260,  265, 266,  282,  289, 293,  297, 317, 
323.  325.  327.  331-333,  337. 368,  369.  372,  377. 384, 
394,  399,  411. 


Lainar.  Jefferson  M..  3o.">.  440. 
Lamar,  B.  (...  170,  186. 
I.:i in.-ir.  Thomas  G. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  236,  443. 
Lampkln.  Win  field  S.  J..  351,  392. 
Lampley,  Caleb  B.,  306,  341. 
La n dry,  J.  A.,  346,  389. 
Landstreet.  John,  171,  187. 
Lane,  A.  J.,  352. 
Lane,  M.  L.,  171,  187. 
Lane,  W.  K.,  356,  440. 
Lane.  William  W.,  304,  340. 
Laneghan.  Thomas,  350,  391. 
Lanford.  B.  C.,  350,  391. 
Lanirdon,  Daniel  W..  351,  391. 
LuiiJfenbecher,  Charles,  302,  338. 
l.ani:home,  M.  S.,  354,  440. 
Langliorne,  Morris  J..  305.  340. 
Laneworthy.  E.  P.,  387. 
Lanler.  John  S.,  388,  423. 
Laiikft.nl.  A.  B.,  354. 
Lanneau.  John  F.,  365,  422. 
Laiiniiin.  W.  D.,  171,  186. 
Lansdale.  James  W.,  305,  341. 
Lapsley,  Bobert,  348,  390. 
Lartlgue,  G.  B.,  359,  424. 
Lasalle,  A.  E.,  412,  424. 
La  Sere,  Emlle,  345,  389. 
Latham,  Edward.  307,  342. 
Latham,  G.  W.,  171, 187. 
Latham,  James  W..  348,  390. 
Lathrop,  Charles  A.,  351,  392. 
LaTrobe,  C.  H.,  365,  422. 
Latrobe,  Osiuun,  64,  75. 
Latta.  John  B.,  305,  341. 
Law,  E.  Mcl.,362,  414. 
Law,  E.  S.,  490. 
Lawlng,  John  M.,  185. 
Lawrence,  A.  W.,  366,  422. 
Lawrence,  Frederick,  403,  422. 
Lawrence,  S.  W.,  361,  426. 
Lawson,  John  W.,  304,  340. 
Lawther,  Bobert  B.,  130,  178. 
Lawton.  BIchard  F.,  305,  340. 
Lawton,  W.  J.,  352. 
Lay,  Benjamin  D.,  185. 
Lay,  John  F.,  300,  343,  439. 
Layton.  Tllvhinan  M.,  303,  339. 
Lea,  Albert  M.,  300,  343,439. 
Lea,  John  W.,  388,  423. 
Lea,  Suniter,  171,  187. 
Leadbett«r,  Danville,  36,  42. 
Leake,  Thad.  ('.,  349,  390. 
Leake,  W.  S.,  306,  342. 
Leaman,  Hugh,  257. 
I.iavv.  John  A.,  185. 
Le  Baron,  Charles  L.,  131,  178. 
Le  Baron,  Thomas  M.,  345,  389. 
Lee,  Algernon  M.,  304,  339. 
Lee.  F.  D.,  50,  60. 
Lee,  Fltzhuirh,  299,  343,  392. 
Lee,  Henry  C.,  302,  344,  489. 
Lee.  Jesse  B.,  363,  438. 
Lee,  John,  388,  423. 
Lee,  Bobert  E. 

Mentioned,  253,  254. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  234,  442,  443. 
Lee,  S.  D.,  365,422. 


518 


INDEX. 


Lee,  Sidney  Smith.  3-*5.  402. 

Lee,  T.  B.,  365.  4-2-2. 

Lee.  William  H.  F..  302.  414. 

Leesburir.  T«.     Battle.  Oct.  21.  1S61. 

Action  of  Congress  on  reports.  113. 114,  104,  166. 
Leftwlrh.  Jess*  (..  W..  170. 186. 
Leftwlch.  John  W .,  303,  339. 
Leftwlch.  L.  C.,  366.  422. 
Legare,  J.  I'.,  SOU.  342. 
Legett.  DtTld,  300.  425. 
Leldy.  Samuel.  357,  440. 
Lelirh.  A.  Kerr.  J33,  449. 
Leigh.  H.  Gilbert,  303,  339. 
Leigh,  J.  Wlckham.  355. 
Leigh,  James  Y..  170,  186. 
Leigh,  John  R.,  303.339. 
I.elirh.  William,  360.  422. 
I,.- land.  John  IK.  305,  341. 
Lemmon,  George,  366,  423. 
Lemmons,  P.  O.,  131, 178. 
Leonard,  Joseph  S.,  185. 
Leonard.  Birhard  H.,  348,  390. 
Lererett,  Frederick  P.,  185. 
Levy,  Jonas  P.,  167,  173,  214,  309,  434. 
Levy.  William  M.,  299,  343,  439. 
Lewis,  Darld,  103, 121. 
Lewis,  l»arld  W.  (Georgia). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  11. 
Lewis,  Henry  H..  385,  402. 
Lewis,  J.  €.,  354. 
Lewis,  John  W.  (Georgia). 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  156,  264. 
267,  271,  279,  284,  312,  415,  433. 

Committees: 
Finance,  238,  443. 

Poet-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  238,  279. 
Special,  267. 

Leave  of  absence,  248,  372. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  133. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  134, 139, 141, 147, 148, 153, 154, 
160,  162-164,  167,  168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 197, 198, 
203,  204,  216,  217, 221, 235, 241-243, 269, 270, 272, 
280,  285-288,  290,  292, 295, 2%,  298, 310-312, 315, 
316,  319,  321,  322, 329, 336, 395-397, 399, 415, 418, 
419,  429,  431,  437, 443. 444, 448, 450, 455. 4.V..  4..::. 
470-473,  475,  483,  486-488. 
Lewis,  John  W.,  Capt.,  362,  438. 
Lewis,  Richard,  185. 
Lewis,  Thomas.  64,75. 
Lewis,  W.  W.,305,  340. 
Llddell,  St.  John  R..  299,  343,  392. 
Llernnr,  Charles  T.,  365,  422. 
Llghtfoot,  C.  £.,  358,  426,  437. 
Llghtfoot,  John,  351,  391. 
Llgon,  W.  £.,  a51,  392. 
Llgon,  W.  L.,  351,  391. 
Llles,  Andrew  J.,  360.  425. 
Lilly,  Robert,  352,  392. 
Lilly,  William  H.,  307,342. 
Lincoln,  Abraham,  393. 
Lindsay,  A.  L.,  489. 
Lindsay,  H.  I'.,  489. 
Lindsay,  James  £.,  386,  403. 
Lindsay,  William,  359,  425. 
LIndsey,  M.  H.,  388,  423. 
Llndsley,  Howard,  64,  75. 


LInebough,  J.  H.,  302,  344,  439. 
Lining.  (  harles  K..  386,  403. 
Llnknns.  B.  R..  358,  426. 
I.lpxcomb.  J.  >..  3vx.  42:', 
Llpsromb.  T.  J.,  358,  426,  437. 
Liquors. 

Suppression  of  manufacture.  47,  56. 
Little.  Henry,  130,  178. 
Little.  W.  (;.,  307.342. 
Llttlepage.  H.  Beverly.  413,  422. 
Lloyd,  W.  I).  (..  355. 
Loans  to  the  Confederacy. 

Borrowed  from  States,  433.  443.  440.  447. 

Provision  for  payment.  44v 

See  also  Bonds;  DeWc;  and  Trtutury  \ 
Local  Defense. 

Volunteer  companies,  369,  378,  393.  4'28.  4.V9,  464. 

405.  407.  4O.  4-1. 
Lock,  William  M.,  363,  438. 
Lorkett,  Thomas  J.,  303,  339. 
Lorkhart,  W.  T..  307.342. 
Loebnltz.  Henry   K..  49,  75. 
Lone.  Armlstead  L..  223. 
Lonir.  B.  F.,  304,  340. 
I.onu'.  L.  W.,  207. 
L.inir.  Mrholas  X.,  jr.,  346,  389. 
Longstreet.  James.  402,  470. 
Lord,  W.  W..  304,340. 
Lorton.  K.  H..  116,  129. 
l.uusrhborouirli.  James  M.,  3fO,  344,  439. 
Louisiana. 

Electoral  votes,  8. 

Legislative  proceedings.  20. 

Refund  to,  of  excess  of  war  tax.  400. 416.  435, 445. 
4.V2. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  ">.  7.  13. 
Louisiana  and  Texas  Railroad. 

Construction,  195,  197-199,  201,  220,  335,  409,  418. 
Lore,  John  H.,  351,  391. 
Lore,  B.  «.  A.,  353,  440. 
Lore,  S.  L.,  351,  392. 
Love.  William  S.,  303,  339,  363,  438. 
lx>vejoy,  Georire  S..  3.SS.  423. 
Loving.  Mr.,  477,  481. 
Lowe.  J.  I'.,  304,340. 
Lowe,  Thomas  G.,  360,  425. 
Lowndes,  James,  357,  440. 
Lowranoe.  R.  X.,  451.  392. 
Lowry,  M.  H..  349, 390. 
Loyall,  Benjamin  P..  3V,.  402. 
Lucas,  A.  H.,  172,  1>7. 
Lucas,  Alfred  1'..  3*8.  423. 
Lucas.  Henderson  ('..  305.  341. 
Lucas,  W.  B.,  346,  389. 
Lurk,  William  Jordan,  304,  340. 
Lnckett.  R.  F.,  490. 
Luckett.  R.  L..  307,  343. 
Luckey.  Francis  >.,  185. 
Luke.  G.  Gratlott,  355. 
Lumpkln.  Charles  X.,  R- 
Lumpkln.  George,  302,338. 
Lumpkln.  Miller  G.,  351,391. 
l.uiiL'ren.  Henry  G.,  186. 
Lynch.  Arthur  M.,  386,  403. 
Lynch.  J.  >.  M..  306.342. 
Ljnch.  Junlus  J..  t>6,  69. 
Lynch.  William  F.,  385,402. 


INDEX. 


519 


Lynn,  B.  W.,  307,342. 

Lyon,  Aurellus  A.,  185,  303,  339. 

Lyon,  Francis  S.  (Alabama). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  11. 
Lyon,  H.  B.,  353,389,424,  440. 
Lyon,  James  K..  360,  425. 
Lyon,  W.  D.,  388,  424. 
Lyons,  James  (Virginia). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Joint,  11,  25. 
Special,  260,  476. 
Lyons.  T.  B.,  172,187. 
Lytle,  K.  M.,  185. 
McAfee,  Jesse  K.,  363,  438. 
McAfee,  Madison,  64,  75. 
McAlexander,  Edward,  356. 
McAllister,  T.  H.,  351,391. 
McAllister.  W.  M.,  305,  341. 
Mr  Ana  I  If).  Charles  T.,  307,311'. 
Macauley,  George,  304,  340. 
Macbeth,  (harles  J.,  361,  4'j:.. 
McBlalr,  Charles  H..  3Sr..  402. 
McBlalr.  William.  385,  402. 
McCabe,  IV.  Gordon,  306,  422. 
McCalebb,  P.,  351,391. 
McCardle,  W.  H..  171,187. 
McCarrlck,  Patrick.  66,  69. 
McCarthy,  M.,  363,438. 
McCarty.  James  W.,  490. 
McCauley,  G.  W.,  300,  343,  439. 
McCay.  John  W.,  U4.  JON. 
Mc(  lain,  Rufus  P..  103,  120. 
McClarty,  Clinton,  103,  120. 
McClellan,  George  B.,  254. 
McClenahan,  William  F.,  386,  403. 
McClendon.  J.  B.,  359,  425. 
McClendon,  J.  J.,  306,  341. 
McCluer,  James  L.,  347,  390. 
McClung,  P.  M.,  306.  422. 
MeClung,  S.  A. ,  300,  344.  439. 
McClung  and  Jaques,  262,  268. 
Met  lure,  E.  G.,  352,392. 
McComb,  Samuel,  351,  391. 
McCombs,  James  P.,  307,  342. 
McConnlco,  G.  M.,  352,  392. 
McCord,  John  W.,  360,  425. 
McCord.  Russell,  307,  342. 
McCorkle,  David  P.,  380,  402. 
Mct'orkle,  J.  M.,  349,  390. 
McCorkle,  W.  H.,  355. 
McCornilck,  Joseph,  193,  208. 
McCormlck,  R.  P.,  346,  389. 
McCornilck,  W.  J.,  304,  340. 
McCown,  John  P..  54,  60.  74. 
McCoy,  H.,  49,  60. 
McCoy,  B.  H.,349,  390. 
McCrady,  Edward.  Jr.,  355,  440. 
McCrady,  John,  50,  60. 
McCrary,  E.  W.,  307,  343. 
McCulloch,  Benjamin. 

Resolutions  on  death  of,  160,  164,  196,  210,  220. 
McCnlloch,  Henry  E.,  66,  74. 
McCullough,  John  B.,  304,340. 
McCue,  Henry  H.,  103,  120. 
Mcturdy,  H.  J.,  305,  341. 


McCurry,  J.  W.,  349,390. 

McCutchen,  J.  A.,  304,  340. 

McCutcheon,  J.  B.,  304,  340. 

McDanlel,  H.  D.,  350,  391. 

McDonald,  A.-W.,  211,  213,  332,  367,  379,  404. 

McDonald,  Andrew,  347,  390. 

McDonald,  C.  W.,  388,  423. 

McDonald,  Enoch,  356. 

McDonald,  James. 

Assistant  Clerk  of  House  of  Representatives,  58, 
119, 127, 139, 176, 197, 200, 211,  212,  219,  220,  222, 
230, 236, 243, 247, 250, 268, 273.  277,  282,  284,  313, 
332,369,372,376,379,380,428,  442,  452,  457,  463, 
465-469,  475,  476,  480,  481,  483,  485,  486. 

McDonald,  James  W.,  305,  341. 

McDowell,  B.  G.,  356. 

McDowell,  J.  C.  S.,  362,  437. 

McDowell.  John  >'.,  348,  390. 

McDowell,  John  T.,  363,  438. 

McDowell,  Luclen,  303,  339. 

McDowell,  Thomas  D.  (North  Carolina). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Joint  committee,  11. 

McElrath,  J.  E.,  348,390. 

McElroy,  Frank,  357.  440. 

McEnery,  John,  353,  44U. 

McEwen,  J.  W.,  185. 

McFadden,  J.  R.,  185. 

McFall,  J.  T.,  351,  392. 

McFarland,  T.  J.,  307,  :,U. 

McGary,  Charles  P.,  386,  402. 

McGlll,  John,  363,  438. 

McGowan,  Samuel,  352,  439. 

McGregor,  John  P.,  306,  342. 

McGruder,  Z.  S.,  354. 

McGulre,  J.  E.,  305,341. 

McGulre,  Thomas,  348,  390. 

McGwler,  L.  S. ,  103,  120. 

Mcllan.  Harvey,  304,  340. 

Mcllenry.  James,  Jr..  366,  422. 

Mclnnls,  B.  L.,  350,  391. 

Mclntosh,  Charles  F.,  233. 

Mclntosh,  James. 
Resolutions  on  death  of,  160,  164,  196,  210,  220. 

Mclntosh,  T.  S.,  299,  343,  388,  423,  439. 

Mclvor,  E.  J.,  349,  390. 

Mackall,  Richard  L.,  386,  403. 

Mackall,  T.  B.,  433,  449. 

Mackall,  William  W.,  36,  42. 

McKay,  R.  H.,  307,343. 

McKee,  George  R.,  360,  425. 

McKee,  J.  G.,  490. 

McKelvey,  P.  B.,  363. 

McKlm,  Randolph  H.,  301,  344,  439. 

McKIm,  W.  D.,  132,  179. 

McKlnne,  Barna,  345,  389. 

McKlnney,  J.  R.,  307,  343. 

MfKlnney,  R.  C.,  346,  349,  389,  390. 

McKlnney,  Thomas  H.,  305,  341. 

McKInnie,  J.  P.,  3(8,438. 

McKlnstry,  Alexander,  352. 

Me  Lane,  William  L.,  357,  440. 

McLarty,  Archibald  >..  352,  392. 

McLaughlln,  Augustus,  385,  402. 

McLaughlln,  William,  346,  358,  389,  426,  437. 

Mrl.au rln.  C.  J.,  351,  391. 

Mi-Laws,  A.  H.,  345,  389. 


520 


INDEX. 


McLaws,  Lafayett*,  298,  343. 
McLean.  Eugene  E.,  240,  387,  423. 
McLean.  John  K..  186. 
Maclln.  Thomas,  388,  423. 
McLure,  J.  W.,  349,390. 
McMahon,  J.  J.,  352. 
Mi-Main,  W.  H.,  387,423.. 
MoM  asters.  William,  350,  391. 
McMlchael,  R.  A.,  307,  343. 
McMleken.  M.  B..  345,389. 
McMillan,  F.  M.,  185. 
McMinn.  William,  345,  389. 
McMurran.  J.  W.,  304,  340. 
McMurray.  James,  349,  390. 
Mr.Viir.  K> an.lcr.  304,  340. 
Mc>eely,  William  «.. .  350,  390. 
McNeil.  K.  E..  363. 
MrXelll,  A.,  354. 
McXulty.  William,  194,  208. 
Macon,  Juntos  M..  305,  341. 
McPhall,  C.  I'.,  366,422. 
McPheeters,  W.  A.,  363. 
McPherson,  John  J.,  223. 
McQueen,  John  (South  Carolina). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Joint,  11. 
Special,  476. 

McQueen,  S.  F.,  346,  389. 
McKae.  James  C..  300,  343,  439. 
Mai-Ket-.  Fergus,  421,441,  461. 
McVoy,  Alex.,  170,186. 
McWhorter,  E.  A.,  64,  75. 
McWhorter,  B.  L.,  346,  389. 
McWIIllams,  S.  B.,  351,  391. 
McWiille.  William,  Jr.,  64,  75. 
Madden,  Abraham,  359,  TJ.".. 
Madden,  James  M.,  303,  339. 
Maddin,  T.  L.,  184. 
Maffitt,  John  >..  385,  402. 
Magee,  W.  G.,  359.  4J\ 
Maglll,  William  J.,  90,  91. 
Magrath,  Andrew  G.,  108,  155,  156. 
Magruder,  John  Bankhead. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  313,  314,  463. 
Magruder,  John  Bowie,  489. 
Mahon,  W.  J.,  131,  178. 
Mahool,  Thomas,  352,  392. 
Mall  Service. 

Detention  of  Great  Southwestern  Mail,  264,  274. 
279. 

Payment: 
Dues  remaining  from  United  States  service, 

317,  318,  326,  329,  330,  372,  380. 
Increase  to  route  agents,  465,  475. 

Routes,  51,  58,  72,  77,  82,  86, 195,  198,  201,  220,  323, 
379,  381,  393,  408,  466,  479,  433,  485. 

Sunday,  46,  95,  127. 

Support  from  revenues,  401,  405,  428. 

Transportation: 
Across  the  Mississippi  River,  379,  381,  399,  415, 

418,  430. 

Outside  of  the  mails,  197,  198,  201,  220. 
MainH,  8.  F.,  169,  186. 
Mallard,  Jefferson  J.,  351,  391. 
Miillett,  J.  W.,  366,  422. 


Mallett.  Peter,  299,  343,  438. 
Mallett.  R..  305,341. 
Mallett.  William  P..  303.  339. 
Mallory,  Charles  K..  345,  389. 
Mallory.  Stephen  K. 

Secretary  of  the  Navy.  41.  65,  66.  69,  72-74,  90, '98, 
126,  177,  223.  224.  232,  233.  266.  2 76,  27s  titi 
385,  403,  413.  421,  474. 
Maltine.  Thomas  H..  300,  344,  439. 
Manassas,  Va.     Battle.  Auir.  :{0.  1862. 

Message  of  the  President.  253,  254. 
Maney.  George.  178,  194. 
Maney.  James  D.,  345,  389. 
M;iney.  W.  B.,  363,438. 
Maugham,  Thomas  W.,  362. 
Minimum.  James  W..  301,  344.  439. 
Manhunt.  Leonard  H.,  302.  344.  439. 
Manigault.  Joseph.  301,  344,  439. 
Mann.  Jeremiah  D.,  194,  208. 
Manning.  Edward  W.,  386,  403. 
Manning,  J.  H.,  3-")7,  440. 
Manning.  Seaborn  M.,  353. 
Manning,  Van  H..  101,  120. 
March,  J.  F.,  307,  342. 
Marine  Corps. 

Enlistments: 

Encouragement,  48,  70,  71, 127, 128, 136, 143, 151. 
Persons  subject  to  military  service,  265,  379, 
398,  400,  407,  418,  419. 

Nominations  and  confirmations,  41,  46,  223,  224, 
421,  422,  441,  461. 

Officers  resigned  from  United  States  service,  461, 
474. 

Reorganization,  265,  317,  328,  332. 
Markoe,  Frank,  489. 
Marks,  Henry  R.,  352,  392. 
Marmaduke.  Henry  H.,  413.  422. 
Mariuaduke.  John  S.,  388,  423. 
Marque  and  Reprisal. 

Issue  of  letters  of,  174,  183,  193.  202.  203,  212-214, 

218,  420,  436,  448,  470. 
Marrow,  W.  I'.,  350,  391. 
Marsh,  James  A.,  349,  390. 
Marshall.  Asa  M.,  305,  340. 
Marshall,  Charles,  103,  121,  223. 
Marshall,  Charles  E.,  103,  l-'l. 
Marshall,  F.  Lewis,  366.  4L-.'. 
Marshall,  Henry  (Louisiana). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  11. 
Marshall,  James  E.,  49,  60. 
Marshall,  John,  170, 186. 
Marshall,  Lewis  F.,  170,  187. 
Marshall.  R.  Maynard,  49,  60. 
Marshall,  Thomas,  355. 
Marston,  W.  W.,  307,  343. 
Martial  Law. 

Abolishment,  271,  272. 

Limitation,  326,  382,  394. 
See  also  Habeas  Corpus. 
Martin,  B.,  359,  425. 
Martin,  B.  J.,  351,392. 
Martin,  Dwlght,  302,  344,  439. 
Martin.  Edward,  185. 
Martin,  J.  E.,  305,  340. 
Martin,  James  G.,  298,  343,  392. 


INDEX. 


521 


Martin.  James  M..  351,392. 
Martin.  Jefferson  T..  108,  155,  156. 
Martin,  John  M.,  348,  390. 
Martin.  John  Vincent.  351,  392. 
Martin.  Robert.  31- 
Martin.  Thomas  J..  350.  391. 
Martin.  Vincent  F..  361.  425. 
Martin.  W.  S..  3>i3,  438. 
Martin.  Walter  K..  300.  344.  439. 
Martin.  William.  90,  91. 
M.-irye.  Lawrence  S..  366.  422. 
Marye.  K.  B..  317,  390. 
Maryland  Line. 

Organization,  197.  200,  210. 
Maryland  Troops. 

Maryland  I.iiu-.  197.  200,  210. 
Mason.  A.  1'..  49.  75. 
Mason.  Alexander  H..  350.  391. 
Mason.  Alexander  M..  413,  422. 
Mason,  Georsre.  177. 
Mason,  J.  F.,  349,390. 
Ma>on.  J.  Stephens.  4v. 
Mason.  James  M.,  Jr.,  388.  423. 
Mason,  John  T..  386,  403. 
Mason,  Joseph  P.,  352.  392. 
Mason,  Julian  J.,  350,  391. 
Mason,  Murray.  385,  402. 
Mason,  K.  F..  233. 
Mason.  Thomas  W..  184. 
Mason.  W.  K..  jr..  172.  187. 
Massie.  Thomas  B.,  356. 
Mathens.  Charles  L..  359.425,433,449. 
Mathens.  David  A..  303,339. 
Mat  hens.  H.  M..  K,  16. 
Mathews.  J.  H.,  305.341. 
Mathews.  J.  W..  349,390. 
Mathens.  Thomas  P.,  185. 
Mathls.  W.  J..  3(15.341. 
Matthens.  Charles  W..  349,390. 
Matthens.  .James  11..  :;  .s.  440. 
Matthens.  Thomas  M..  307.343. 
Mattlils.  Hiram  M..  304.  340. 
Mainrhs.  (..  M.  K..  306,  342. 
Maurice.  James.  170.  IM;. 
Manry.  Dahney  II..  mi.  74. 
Maury.  .1.  M..  865,  422. 
Maury.  John  H..  301.344,439. 
Manry.  John  S.,  385.402. 
Maury.  M.  K..  385.402. 
Maury,  R.  B.,  185. 
Maury,  Thomas  F.,  303.  339. 
Maury.  William  L..  385,402. 
Man/\.  Charles  K.,  186. 
Ma\<y.  Sam.  B..  36.42. 
Maxwell,  Augustus  E.  (Florida). 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc..  introduced  by,  42.  173, 
•.'I7.y.82-285,297,330. 

C  >mnrittees: 
Commerce,  19. 

Engrossment  and  Enrollment,  20,  43,  61,  201, 
2iil.  205.  209,  267. 269,  289. 2'.>7.  322, 328,  333, 372, 
379.394,3%. 
Patents.  20,  314. 
Special,  245,404. 

Leave  of  absence,  411. 

Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by.  2SS325. 

Senutor  in  First  Confederate  Congress :..  13.225. 


Maxwell,  Augustus  E. — Continued. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,33,  39,40,  105, 114,115,118, 
119, 125,  134, 139-141, 147, 148,  153, 154, 160, 162, 
163,  167, 168, 176, 182,  189, 192, 197. 198, 203,  204, 
216,  217,  235, 241-243.  255, 261,  262.  269, 270,  272, 
280, 285-288,  290,  292, 295,  296,  298,  310-312,  315, 
316. 319,  321, 322, 329,  336,  368,  370, 371, 375,  378, 
39.5-397, 399, 415. 
May.  Andrew  J.,  352,  439. 
May,  B.  L.,  185. 
May,  E.  W.,  185. 
May,  B.  M.,  351,  392. 
Mayers,  Joseph  D.,  388.  423. 
Maynard,  George  F.,  131.  178. 
Ma)o.  Alberts.,  185. 
Mayo,  J.  M..  358,426,437. 
Mayo,  L.  I".,  363. 
Mayo.  William  S.  P.,  350,  391. 
Mayraut,  John  W.,  63,  75. 
May  son.  Henry  L.,  170,  186. 
Meade,  David,  349,  390. 
Meade,  William  T..  347.  390. 
Meadors,  John  t.,  305,  341. 
Means,  1.  H.,  170, 186. 
Means,  Lewis  W.,  363,  438. 
Means,  R.  S.,  171,  187. 
Mebane.  Cornelius.  364,  438. 
Mechanics.     See  Artisans,  etc. 
Medals  of  Honor. 

Provision  for,  250,  264,  271,  476,  481,  484. 
Medical  Department. 

Efficiency,  106,  107,  133, 151, 161,  210,  211,  379,380, 
405,  406,  415,  418. 

Investigation  of,  237-239,  267,  268,  315,  328,  372. 

Private  practice  of  surgeons,  110,  127. 

Reorganization,  379,  380,  405,  406,  415,  418. 
Medical  Examining  Boards. 

Furloughs,  237,  248,  257. 
Meem,  John  (i.,  Jr.,  300,  344,  439. 
Meirsrett.  James  M.,  304,  339. 
Melere.  Julius  E.,  224,  421,  441,  461. 
Mellard.  Wesley,  351,  392. 
Mellen,  \Vllllam  P.,  194,  208. 
Mellon,  John  S.X350,  391. 
Memmlnger,  €.  G.,489. 
Memmlnger,  Christopher  G. 

Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  72-74. 
Menees,  Thomas  (Tennessee). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  25. 
Mercer.  J.  E.,  351,  392. 
Meredith,  J.  M.,  304,  340. 
Meredith.  William  Bernard,  305,  341. 
Meredith,  William  I'.,  360,  425. 
Merlwether,  Robert  T. ,  307,  343. 
Merrltt.  Thomas  D.,  304,  340. 
Messlck,  O.  M.,64,  75. 
Mettaiier,  H.  A.,  185. 
Metts,  W.  B..  170,  186. 
Mlchaeloffsky.  J.  G.,  103,  120. 
Michel.  C.  E..  306,  342. 
Michel.  Mlddleton,  185. 
Michel.  Richard  K.,  185. 
Mlchle,  W.  E.,  303,  339. 
MIckle,  Belton,  103,  120. 
MIckle,  Robert  A..  304,  340. 
Micou.  William  B..  323,  338. 


522 


INDEX. 


Mlddleton,  J.  I.,  Jr.,  103,  121. 

Mlddleton,  Thomas  A.,  3G1,  425. 

Miles,  Ashtoii,  303,  339. 

Miles,  Edward,  103,  121. 

Miles.  William  Porcher  (South  Carolina). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Committees: 
Conference,  332,  4si. 
Special,  8, 10. 

Military  Courts.     See  Courts,  Military. 
Military  Service. 

Age  subject  to,  106,  HO.  191,  228.  320,  335,  336. 

Aid  to  families  of  soldiers,  428. 

Enlistment  of  persons  not  liable  to,  253,258. 

Exemptions,  158,  203,  204,  206,  215.  218-221,  230, 
236,  238,  239,  1241 , 246. 253, 259, 260, 263, 265, 268, 
272,  274,  283,  285-297, 309-313, 318, 398, 399, 410, 
417.412.  177. 

Old  and  infirm  men,  250,  253. 

Rendezvous  for  examination  of  enrolled  men, 
369,  378,  382,  409,  434,  466,  480. 

Substitutes,  234,  237, 247-249. 251, 252, 254, 309, 314. 
Militia. 

Draft  in  Jackson  County,  Ala.,  99,  117. 

Payment  of  Virginia  officers,  139, 143,  150,  159, 

194,  213. 

Miller,  Andrew  J.,  348,  390. 
Miller,  Ben.  M.,  363,438. 
Miller,  Caroline,  139,  144,  156,  157, 175,  182. 
Miller,  E.,  307,  342. 
Miller,  Edgar,  363,  438. 

Miller,  Fleming  B.,  108,  155,  156.  / 

Miller,  H.  M.,  350,  391. 
Miller,  Henry  C.,  108,  187. 
Miller,  HughK.,  353. 
Miller,  J.  A.,  304,340. 
Miller,  J.-W.,  304,  340. 
Miller,  John  K..  185,  302,  339. 
Miller,  Thomas  S.,  303,  339. 
Miller,  William  D.,  352,  392. 
Miller,  William  «..  3t!0,  425. 
Milllgan,  Joseph  A.  S.,  303,  339. 
Mills,  C.  S.,  170,  186. 
Mills,  0.  B.,  352,  392. 
Mills,  John  W.,  304.  340. 
Mills,  Thomas  B:,  386,  402. 
Mills,  Thomas  S.,  300,  343,  439. 
Mills,  William,  185. 
Mllner,  E.  C.,  349,  390. 
Mlms,  Livingston,  346,  389. 
Mineral  Resources. 

Development,  113.  228. 
Mlnetree,  Jos.  P.,  354. 
MInge,  John,  363. 
Minor,  George,  385,  402. 
Minor,  Lewis  W.,  386,  403. 
Minor,  Robert  D.,  385,  402. 
MInshall,  John  E.,  305,  341. 
Mlnter,  J.  F.,  387,  423. 
Mints. 

Resolution  of  North  Carolina  Convention,  26. 
Mississippi. 

Electoral  votes,  9. 

Legislative  proceedings,  10,  19. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5.  7.  13. 
Mississippi  River. 

Defense,  297. 


Mississippi  River — Continued. 
Free  navigation,  278. 

Mail  service  across,  379,  381,  399,  415,  418,  430. 
Missouri. 
Additional  forces  for  Provisional  Army,  277, 284, 

288,  429,  430,  458,  459,  467,  480. 
Advance  of  money  to,  136,  138. 
Claims  against  Confederate  States.  284,  285,  293, 

294,  322,  327. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress.  5, 13. 
Mitchel.  Charles  B.  (Arkansas). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by.  27.  INI. 

238.  279. 
Committees: 

Accounts.  20.  47. 

Engrossment  and  Enrollment,  20,  61,  96,  176, 
180,  190,  283.  36,\  417,420,442,445,466-4<.v  m 
476, 477, 480, 483, 484, 486, 487. 
Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  19,  174,  281. 
Special,  239,  404.  40.V 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5.  13. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40,  52,  57.67,74,96, 
105, 114, 115, 118, 119, 125, 134,  139-141,  147,  148, 
153,  154,  160,  162-1G4, 167, 168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 
197,203,204,216,235,241-243,  252,  255,  261,  262, 
269,  270,  272,-  280,  285-288, 290, 292, 295, 296, 310, 
311,321,322,329,336,  368,  378,  395-397.  399,415, 
418,  419,  429,  431,  437, 444, 448, 450, 455, 456, 468, 
463, 470.  171 .  17.">,  478, 483, 486-488. 
Mltchel,  John  ('.,  172,  187. 
Mitchell,  <..!>..  64,65. 
Mitchell,  J.  D.,  304,  340. 
Mitchell,  John  K.,  385,  402. 
Mitchell,  John  P.,  303,  339. 
Mitchell,  John  W..  351,  391. 
Mitchell,  Julian  A.,  350,  391. 
Mitchell,  S.  P.,  345,  389. 
Mobile  Bay. 

Defenses,  68,  71,  83,  88. 
Moffett,  lieorge  H.,  306,  341. 
Mohler.  E.  (J.,  388,  423. 
Molse,  Edwin  Warren,  108,  187. 
Molina,  M.,  361,425. 
Molloy,  Ferdinand,  103,  120. 
Molony,  Patrick  K.,  30o,  341,  359,  425. 
MonaghHii.  William,  :(:•<;.  440. 
Monhelmer,  A.,  349,  390. 
Monroe,  A.  T.,  170,  186. 
Montelro.  Arlstldes,  304,  340. 
Montgomery,  D.  I'.,  306,  342. 
Montgomery.  J.  A.,  347,  390. 
Montgomery.  J.  »;..  307,  342. 
Montgomery,  J.  H.,  131,  178. 
.Montgomery,  J.  T.,  355. 
Montgomery.  James  K. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  243,  247,  44t 
Montgomery,  John  W.,  351,  392. 
Montgomery,  S.  M.,  360,  425. 
Montgomery.  W.  R.,  307,  342. 
Montgomery,  W.  T.,  363. 
Moon-.  Alexander  W.,  305,  340. 
Moore,  B.  I...  360,  425. 
Moore,  Governor.  Gunboat,  317,  319,  394. 
Moore,  J.  ('.,  299,  343,  392,  461. 
Moore,  J.  Milton,  348,  390. 
Moore.  J.  O..  352,392. 
Moore,  James  L.,  Asst.  Quartermaster,  347,  390. 


INDEX. 


523 


Moore,  James  L.,  Surg.,  303,  339. 
Moore,  James  <>.,  386,  403. 
Moore,  James  W.,  351,  391. 
Moore,  John  V.,  353,440. 
Moore,  M.  S.,  185. 
Moore.  S.  P.,  387. 
Moore,  Samuel  H.,  305.  341. 
Moore,  Styrlng  S.,  304,  340. 
Moore,  T.  C.,  351,  391. 
Moore,  T.  W.,  360.  425. 
Moore.  Thomas  J.,  301!,  423. 
Moore,  Thomas  L..  41;'..  422. 
Moore.  W.  K.,  350,391. 
Moore.  W.  H.,  3C3,  43s. 
Moore.  William  II..  186. 
Moore.  William  <)..  305.341. 
Moorman.  S.  M.,350.  391. 
Moorman,  Thomas  K.,  303,  339. 
Moose.  Jacob  E.,  351,  391. 
Moran,  Robert  S.,  304,  340. 
Moreno,  James  N.,  349,  390. 
Moreno.  Stephen  A.,  3>s.  423. 
Mornt,  diaries  M.,  386,  403. 
Morflt,  Clarence,  346,  389. 
Morgan,  Benjamin,  347,  390. 
Morgan,  Charles  C.,  169,  186. 
Moriran.  Charles  S.,  388,  424. 
Morgan,  John  H. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  230,  231,  442. 
Morgan,  John  T.,  358,  420,  437. 
Moriran,  E.  C.,  132,  178,  299,  343,  438. 
Morgan,  K.  J.,  101,  120. 
Moriran,  Van  Itensellear,  385,  402. 
Morris.  Charles  M.,  385,  402. 
Morris.  I.  E.,  207. 
Morris,  W.  J.,  360,  425. 
Morrison,  D.  H.,  185,  306,  342. 
Morrison,  J.  J.,  362. 
Morrison,   Joseph  «.,  302,  344,  439. 
Morse.  C.  N.,  172,  187. 
Morton.  Alexander  C.,  349,  390. 
Morton,  Uirhard,  358,  440. 
Morton,  Robert  C.,  358,  440. 
Moslij.  JohnS.,  103,  121. 
Mosby,  Samuel  W..  305,  341. 
Moseley,  E.  J.,  185. 
Moseley,  Edgar  F.,  355. 
Moseley.  Illllery.  355. 
Mosely.  James  W..  177. 
Moses.  D.  C.  A.,  103,  121. 
Moses,  (iratz  M.,  184. 
Moss,  J.  A.,  351,  392. 
Moss,  William  A.,  307,  342. 
Mott,  William  H.,  360,  425. 
Mount.  S.  (i.  B.,  348,390. 
Mountcastle,  R.  E.,  352,  392. 
Mouton.  Alfred.  17*.  l-.U. 
Mouton,  Johii  B.,  360,  425. 
Muldon,  Samuel  {'.,  349,  390. 
Muller,  Samuel,  186. 
Munford,  John  H.,  48,  66,  79,  86,  109,  112. 
Munitions  of  War. 

Captured  from  the  enemy,  202,  205. 

Increase  of,  43, 104.  134, 

Inventions  (Read  shell),  51,  174. 

Lost  in  battles,  94. 

Manufacture  of,  79  82,  113,  124,  151,  180, 195, 197, 
220,228. 


Munitions  of  War— Continued. 

Property  of  soldiers,  147. 

Purchase  abroad,  107,  119,  182. 

Quantity  on  hand,  107,  108. 

Transportation  for,  195,  198,  215. 
Miinro.  Edward  V.,  303,  339. 
Munson,  M.  S.,  359,  425. 
Murchison,  K.  M.,  362,  437. 
Murdaugh.  William  H.,  385,  402. 
Murphey.  Virgil  S..  352,  439. 
Murphy,  John.  307,  342. 
Murphy,  Peter  I'.,  385.  40-2. 
Murphy,  111  chard  I).,  357,  440. 
Murphy,  Kobert  Ureen,  307,  342. 
Murray,  Alfred  R.,  305,  341. 
Murray,  Joseph  J.,  303,  339. 
Muse.  William  T.,  3*5,  402. 
Musicians. 

Payment  of  negro,  45,  56,  138,  150,  168. 
Myers,  A.,  351,  391. 
Myers,  A.  t'.,  240,  387. 
Myers,  t1.  D.,  302,  344,  439. 
Myers,  Henry,  Capt.,  Artillery,  366,  422. 
Myers,  Henry,  Payimiottr,  Xary,  386,  403. 
Myers,  Julian,  385,  402. 
Myers,  Simon,  103,  121. 
Myers,  W.  B.,  300,  343,  439. 
Myrlck,  John  D.,  359,  425,  433,  449. 
Nance,  W.  F.,  301,  344,  439. 
Napoleon  III,  45,  89,  158,  183,  192. 
Nash.  James  H. 

Secretary  of  the  Senate,  6,  216,  217,  435,  478. 
Nash,  Joseph  V.  H.,  306,  341. 
Nash.  Miles,  194,  208. 
Nash,  R.  R.,  49,  75. 
Nash,  Thomas,  jr.,  366,  422. 
Nashville,  Tenn.     Evacuation,  Feb.  23-2.»,  1862. 

Property  losses,  94. 
Natchez,  Miss. 

Collector  of  the  port,  379,  381,  416,  442,  458. 
Navigation  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Regulation  of,  70,  89. 
Nary  Department. 

Investigation  of,  243-246,  257,  260,  275,  277,  377. 

Nominations  and  confirmations  (civil),  72-74. 

Secretary  (Mai lory),  72-74. 
Navy  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Appointment  of  chief  constructor,  333. 

Chaplains,  179, 181,  188,  204,  213. 

Enlistment  of  persons  subject  to  military  serv- 
ice, 265,  379,  398,  400,  407,  418,  419. 

Nominations  and  confirmations,  41,  46,  65, 66,  69, 
76,  90,  95,  98,  109,  110,  126,  129,  177,  188,  222, 
223,  232-234,  240,  266,  276, 278, 281,  323, 338, 384- 
387,  402-404,  412-114,  422. 

Officers: 

Increase,  165,  215. 
Medical,  308. 

Numbers  in  service,  238,  239,  256,  272,  313. 
Promotions  and  brevet  rank,  44,  283,  284. 
Retirement  of  certain,  335. 
Storekeepers,  434,  477,  481,  483. 

Organization  of,  85,  93,  104,  111,  195, 1%,  209,220, 

314. 

See  also  Gunboats;  and  Vessels  of  War. 
Neal,  John  B.,  348,  390. 
Neary,  William  J.,  347,  390. 
Nee,  L.  E.,  347,  389. 


524 


INDEX. 


Nesroes. 
Employment    in  the  Army,  45,   113,   118,  152, 

174. 
See  also  Slaves. 

Nellliran.  James.  356,  440. 

Nelson.  Albert  A..  323, 338. 

Nelson,  Allison,  362.  3tV4. 

Nelson,  George  E.  W. 
Public  Printer,  108,  155. 

Nelson.  Hueh  M.,  301,  344,  439. 

Nelson.  James.  360,  425. 

Nelson,  John  B..  3-V.i.  425. 

Nelson,  P.  11.,  63,  75,  355,  440. 

Nelson,  William,  366.  422. 

Nelson.  William  A.,  303,  339. 

Nesl.lt,  Adam  K..  351,  391. 

\<  thercutt,  J.  H..  356. 

NeUUe,  W.  J.,  351,  391. 

New.  John  H.,  301,344,439. 

Newbern.  N.  <  .     U.iii  !.•.  March  14,  1862. 
Action  of  Congress  on  report,  159, 175. 

Newrome,  iieorge,  351,  391. 

New  Madrid,  Mo.     Evacuation,  March  14,  1862.  • 
Property  losses,  94. 

Newman,  (ieorire  W.,  307,  343. 

Newman,  H.  W.,  352,  392. 

Newman,  J.  (J.,  351,  391. 

Newman,  M.,  364,  438. 

Newman,  Samuel,  363,  438. 

Newton,  Edwin  D.,  303,  339. 

Newton,  F.  Met'.,  170,  186. 

Neylan.l.  K.  K..  354. 

NIchol,  W.  L.,  302,  306.  338,  342. 

NIcholls,  Francis  T.,  353,  440. 

Nicholson,  Samuel  T.,  49,  60. 

Nicholson,  W.  T.,  49,  60. 

Nlcoll,  John  €.,  108,  187, 279. 

Nldelet,  James  1'..  306.342. 

Nldelet,  Sylvester  L..  303,  306,  339,  342. 

Nleman,  S.  H.,  346,  389. 

Nlemever,  William  F.,354. 

Mies,  Edward,  349,  390. 

Nlsbet,  K.  H.,  307,  342. 

Niter  and  Mlnlnir  ( orps. 
Establishment,  82,  85,  133,  139,  145,  151, 152. 
Superintendent  (St.  John),  357. 

Nix,  F.  M.,  354,  440. 
,  Nix,  J.  J.,  305,  340. 

Nixon,  John  W..  3N..  40:i. 

Noble,  James  M..  170.  l.VT. 

Noble,  John  C.,  373,  389. 

Noble,  T.  J.,  346,389. 

Nolan,  M.,  354,  440. 

Noland,  R.  W.  N..  2o7. 

Nominations  and  Confirmations. 
Civil,  46, 54, 55, 59,72-74,79, 84, 108, 109, 116, 117, 120, 
121,  126,  129,  132, 155, 156, 177, 187, 193, 194, 207, 
208,  222,  246,  256, 257, 266, 267, 275, 276, 279, 281, 
324,  344,  367,  404,  413. 

M  i  1  i  tary ,  21 ,  25, 36, 41-13, 48-50, 54, 60, 62-66, 74-76, 
78, 79, 81, 86, 90-92, 95, 100-104, 109, 112, 116, 117. 
120,  121,  130-132,  155, 158,159,169-173,176-179, 
184-187,  194,  206-209,  222,223,240,298-308,323, 
324,  328,  329,  334, 338-367, 373-375, 387-393, 411- 
415,  422-426,  432,  433, 437-141, 449, 450, 46<M62, 
470-474,  488-49D. 


Nominations  and  Confirmations — Continued. 
Navy  and  Marine  Corps,  41, 46, 65, 66, 69, 76, 9C,  95, 
98,  109,  110,  126,  129,  177,  188,  222-224.232-234, 
240,  266,  276,  278,  281, 323, 338, 384-387, 40-2-104, 
412-414.  421,  422,  441,  461. 
Norcom.  W.  A.  B.,  303,  339. 
Norman,  James  T.,  305,  341. 
Norman,  W.  L.,  351,  391. 
Norrls,  John  N..  131.  17>,  2o7. 
Norrls.  William.  357,  !4n. 
North.  K<lward,  306,  342. 
North,  James  H.,  233,240. 
North  Carolina. 

Convention  proceedings,  19,  26,  60.  70. 
Electoral  votes,  9. 

Petition  of  citizens  for  protection.  4Ui.  427. 
Refund  to,  of  excess  of  war  tax,  244,  42i:.  4:;">,  44.">. 

452. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5, 13, 14. 
Northern  Virginia,  Army  of. 

Resolutions  of  congratulation.  2M.  2>">.  443. 
Northrop,  William  H.,  363,  438. 
Norton,  (ieorgre  H.,  304,  340. 
Norton.  Jesse,  351.  391. 
Norton.  Milton  D.,  351,  392. 
Norvell,  L.  B.,  64,  75. 
Norwood,  Len.  H.,  352,  392. 
Nott,  Gustavns  A.,  306,  341. 
.Nuttall,  J.  H.,  303,  307,  339,  342. 
Oates,    K.  M.,  49,  60. 
Oates,  Thomas  J.,  132,  178. 
Oaths. 
Administration  of,  in  certain  cases,  313.  315,  317, 

3%,  4i'-. 

I  fit  an  lion.  L.  W.,  387,  423. 
O'Brien,  John  F.,  171,  1*7. 
Ochlltree,  Tom  P.,  300,  344,  439. 
Orlilltree,  William  B.,  352. 
(>'(  oimell.  Lawrence,  304,  340. 
Oilenheliuer,  William  II.,  65,  69,  222,  323. 
<iniccr>. 
A  run  : 

Appointment: 
Artillery,  in  Provisional  Army,  160, 164, 174. 

196,  209,  220. 
Chiefs  of  staff,  486. 
Existing  organizations,  334. 
Incomplete  organizations.  429,  430. 
Ordnance  duty,  247,  2.Yj.  21)2 
Corps  for  the  working  of  niter  caves,  82,  85, 

133,  139,  145,  151,  152» 
Increase: 
Number  of  general   officers,   466,  469,  482, 

483,486. 
Pay,  367,  377. 

List  of,  requested,  175,  176,  313,  374. 
Promotions  confirmed  by  Senate,  433,  436, 

437. 
Rank: 

Chief  of  Ordnance,  427 
Engineers,  284, 285, 288, 322, 327. 
Relief  of  incompetent  or  disabled,  228,  446- 

448, 463, 465, 466, 468, 481. 
Retirement.    See  Relief,  etc.  (ante). 
Vacancies  in  field  officers,  how  filled,  57.  til. 
90, 147, 148, 153, 268, 337, 369-371, 376,  HT  - 


INDEX. 


525 


Officers— Continued. 
Disbursing: 

Bond  or  covenant,  289,  318. 
Defaulters.  294.  309. 
Relief  for,  250.  376. 

Returns,  139.  144,  157,  1*1.  182,  195, 199. 
Navy: 

Apjiointment  of  storekeepers,  434, 477, 481,4*3. 
Date  <>f  commissions.  324. 
Increase,  165,215. 
List  of.  requested,  313. 
Number  in  service,  238,  239,  256,  272. 
Promotions,  283,  284. 
Rank  of  surgeons,  308. 
Relief  for  certain,  378,  400,  451. 
Resigned  from  United  States  service,  461.  474. 
Retirement,  335. 
Reappointment  of,  appointed  under  Provisional 

Government.  275,  27*,  80S.  324.  421. 
Sen-ing  as  clerks  in  Departments,  276,  393. 
OITutt.  Henry  St.  George.  207. 
OITutt.  Nathaniel,  354.  440. 
OirlM.urne.  William  H.,  351,  391. 
Oirilrn.  Frederick  N.,  355.  440. 
Oirdeii.  John  B.,  04,  76. 
Osrden.  Siiinuel,  102,  120. 
Older,  Thomas  L..  Jr.,  303,  339,  363. 
O'Keefe.  M..  131.  17*. 
O'Keefe,  T.  J.,3i;: 
Oladonski.  H..  365.  J22. 
Old,  George  D.,  3.51.  392. 
Old,  William.  Jr..  64.  65. 
Old.  William  W..  350.391. 
Oldham.  Williamson  S.  (Texa.<0. 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by.  26.  30.51, 
117.  129,  153.  174.211.242.261.276.325,333.396. 
444. 

Committees: 
Indian  Affairs.  19. 
Naval  Affairs,  i«i.  9.5,  203,  436. 
I'list-Oftieesiind  Post  Roads,  19.  51.  72.  9 

2.5(1.  329.  o'.t::.  42*.  164.  475. 
Special,  404. 
Petitions,  papers,  etc..  presented  by.  57.  61,  90, 

156. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Conen-.ss,  6. 14,225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes.  11.  33,  39,  40,  52.  57,  67,  74, 
96,105,  114, 115,  118. 134.  1 40. 141.  1 18.  153,  154 
160, 162-164,  167. 16*.  17'',.  1*2.  1*0.  192, 197, 198,' 
203, 204. 216,  221 .  235.  241-2 13.  252.  255.  261,  262, 
269, 270.  272.  2S5.  295,  296.  310-312,  315, 319,  321, 
322, 329,  370,  371,  375,  378,  395-397,  399.  415.  418, 
429,  443.  444,  448.  450, 455, 456,  458,  463,  470-473, 
475, 483,  486-488. 
Oliver.  James  H..  303,  339. 
Oliver,  James  S.,  306.  342. 
Oliver,  Saunders  D.,  170,  186,  411,  424. 
Oliver.  Thomas  W..  64.  75. 
Oliver.  William,  373,  389. 
Ollveras,  E.  J.,  360,  425. 
O'Neal.  E.  A.,  102,  120. 
O'Neal,  George  H.,  223. 
O'Neill.  Samuel.  349,  390. 
Ordnance  Department. 
Appointment  of  artillery  officers  for  ordnance 

duty,  247,  252.  262.  263,  282,  289. 
Rank  in   Provisional  Army  of  Chief  of  Ord- 
nance, 427,  428. 


Orme,  Richard.  350.  352.  390.  392. 

O'Horke.  P.  R.,  305,  341.  ' 

Orr,  J.  A.,  353. 

Orr,  James  L.  (South  Carolina). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc..  introduced  by,  7.  8,30, 
45.  4*.  57.  7*.  sn.  >.v,-9*.  1/S3.  1.59,  162.  165,  204, 
237.  2.54.  255.  262.  264.  270.  275.  27s.  2*0.  285,  286, 
296.  330.  394.  427.  433.  452-454.  460,  465,  482,  485. 
Committees: 

Conference,  100,  398,  468,  469,  484. 
Flag  and  Seal.  21. 
Foreign  Affairs,  19,  89,  183,  273. 
Inauguration.  12, 14. 
Pay  and  Mileage,  123. 
Rules,  7, 15,  26. 
Special,  8,  129,  404. 
Leave  of  absence.  230. 
Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  60,  82,  95, 

206,  241,  '257,  265,  2*1. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6.  14. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40,  52.  67,  73,  74,  96, 
105, 114, 118, 119, 125, 134,  139-141, 147, 1 4s.  153, 
154,  160,  162-164, 167, 168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 197, 
198,  203.  204,  216.  217,  241-243.  252. 255, 261, 262, 
269,  270,  272,  280,  285-288,  290, 292, 295, 296,  298, 
310-312,  315,  316,  319,  321,  322, 329, 336, 368, 370, 
371,  375.  378,  395-397,  399,  415. 418. 419,  429,  431, 
437,  443.  tlt.4|s.  450,  455,  456, 458, 470-473, 475, 
47s.  4S3,  486-488. 

Osborn,  Benson  J.,  351,  391. 

Osborne.  Peter  IV.  307,  343. 

Osborne,  William  B..  360.  425. 

Oslin,  W.  W.,  304,  340. 

Otey,  John  M.,  300,  343.  439. 

Otey.  K.,  356,440. 

Otey.  W.  Hays.  171.  Is7 

Otey.  W.  N.  Mercer,  489. 

Owen,  Goronway,  185,  303,  339. 

Owen,  Joseph  W..  412,  424. 

Owen,  H.  T.,  356. 

Owens,  Christian  D.,  304.  340. 

Owens,  Silas,  350,  391. 

Pace.  James  Me  A..  305,  340. 

Pace,  Jesse  M.,  307,  343. 

Paean.  James.  49,  60. 

Pace.  J.  H.,  304,  340. 

Page,  James,  6. 

Page,  John  ('.,  345,389. 

Page,  John  M.,  306,  341. 

Page,  L.  R.,  299.  343,  438. 

Page,  M.  W.,363,  438. 

Page,  Mann,  305,  340. 

Page,  Peyton  N.,  172.  187. 

Page.  Richard  L.,  385.  402. 

Page,  T.  J.,  365,  422. 

Paire,  Thomas  J.,  385,  402. 

Page,  William  M.,  233,  240. 

Paisley,  Hngh  S.,  307.  342. 

Palfrey,  Edward  A..  387.  423. 

Palfrey.  William,  65.  79.  86.  109. 

Palmer,  J.  Clarence.  306,  341. 

Palmer,  John  A..  348,  390. 

Palmer,  John  B.,  353.  3-54.  440. 

Palmer,  John  C.,  170,  186. 

Palmer,  William  P.,  303,  339. 

Pargond.  John  F..3 

Parham,  W.  Allen,  353. 

Paris,  John,  304,  340. 


526 


INDEX. 


Park,  K.  W.,185. 
Park,  William  H..  307.  343. 
Parker.  A.  X..  SW.^.-H.  4;?i». 
Parker.  Arthur.  351.  3<il. 
Parker.  Edward  S.,  351,  391.     • 
Parker.  James  P.,  354. 
Parker.  John  H..  :>S5,  402. 
Parker.  Richard  H.,  171,  187. 
Parker.  T.  F.,  356. 
Parker.  William  H.,  Adjt.,  171,  187. 
Parker.  William  H..  JYnn/.  :>s5.  n.rj. 
Parkhlll.  John  H.,  64,  75,  359.  424. 
Parks,  T.  €.,  350,  390. 
.Parks.  W.  A.,  360,425. 
Parmelee,  C.  H.,  351,  391. 
Parr,  L.  J.,  354,  440. 
Parsons,  Homer  Lee,  307.  312. 
Parsons.  William  G.,  304,  340. 
Partisan  Rangers. 

Organization  of,  195,  199-201,  220,  230,  237,  251, 
252, 254, 265, 368, 377,  378,  383,  884,  435,  436,  467, 
477. 
Passports. 

Regulations,  198,  203,  215. 
Pate.  Henry  Hay,  354. 
Patent  Office. 

Establishment,  314,  325.  334,  371. 

Included  in  Department  of  Justice,  23. 
Patents. 

Commissioner  (Rhodes),  108,  155. 

Issuance  of,  314,  325,  334,  371. 
Patln,  C.  T.,  103, 121. 
Patrick,  W.,355. 
Patrick  Henry,  C.  S.  S. 

Reward  to  officers  and  crew,  309. 

Thanks  of  Congress  to  officers  and  crew,  150, 

151.  166,  174,  182. 
Pat rl live.  Isaac  M..  350,  391. 
Pattison.  Benjamin,  108,  109. 
Patton.  Hugh  F.,  306,  341. 
Patton.  Isaac  W..  170,  186. 
Patton,  J.  W.,  346,389. 
Patton,  W.  T..  :-.J.  lid. 
Patton,  William  F.,  386,  403. 
Paxton,  E.  F.,  346,  389. 
Pax  ton,  J.  «.,  359,  421. 
Pay  and  Mileage.    See  Compensation.  . 
Pay  Department. 

Relief  for  disbursing  officers,  250,  376. 

Returns  of  disbursing  officers,  139,  144,  157,  181, 
182, 195, 199. 

Separation  from   Quartermaster   Department, 

234. 

Payne,  John  D.,  388,  423. 
Payne,  Rice  W.,  346,  389. 
Payne,  Robert,  49.  75.  346,  389. 
Payne,  William  M.,  170,  186,  345,  389. 
Peacock,  William  M.,  360.  12 :>. 
Pearce,  J.  H.,  301,  344,  439. 
Pearce,  James  F.,  304,  339. 
Pearce,  John  W.,  358,  440. 
Pearsall,  Joseph  D.,  185. 
Pearson,  I.  F.,  363,  438. 
Pearson,  W.  F.,  305.  340. 
Pearson.  William  W.,  363,  438. 
Peden,  William  A.,  363,438. 


Peebles,  R.  S.  J.,  307.  343. 
Peebles,  W.  H..  307,343. 
Peek,  Thomas  f..  49,  60. 
Peeler.  James.  412.  121. 
Peeples,  P.  W.,  307,342. 
Peeram.  James  W.,  300,  343,  4S9. 
Pegram.  Miles  P.,  360,  42\ 
Pegram.  Robert  B..  26i>.  281. 
Pegram.  W.  E.,  303,  339. 
PegMs,  Charles  J.,  305.  341. 
Pe.-ues.  Thomas  W.,  194,  208. 
Pelham.  John,  358,  36(5,  422.  42H.  437. 
Pelot,  Thomas  P.,  386,  402. 
Pemberton.  John  C.,  462.  471,  488. 
Pender,  W.  D.,  299,  343.  392. 
Pendleton,  A.  S.,  300,  344,  439. 
Pendleton,  Dudley  D.,  300,  343,  439. 
Pendleton,  Edmund,  355,  440. 
Pendleton,  John  E.,  185. 
Pendleton.  Joseph  II.,  102, 120. 
Pendleton,  William  B.,  103,  121. 
Pendleton,  William  >..  H 
Penlck,  W.  S.,  131,178. 
Peninsula,  Army  of  the. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  313,  314,  463. 
Penn,  D.  B..  354,440. 
Pensions. 

Continuance  of  United  States,  325. 
Widows  of  deceased  soldiers,  76,  104. 
Pepper,  D.  6.,  351,391. 
Pepper.  James  M..  359,  4J">. 
Perkins,  F.  H.,  357,440. 
Perkins,  John.  jr.  (Louisiana). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Committees: 
Conference,  399. 
Joint,  11. 
Special,  225. 

Perkins,  John  >'.,  305,  340. 
Perkins,  Richard  I'..  170.  1-. . 
Perry,  Alfred  W.,  307.  :-!:: 
Perry,  Benjamin  F.,  304,  340. 
Perry.  E.  A..  299,  343.  392.  111. 
Perry,  J.  M.,  348,  390. 
Perry,  J.  Walter,  306,  341. 
Perry,  M.  S.,  414. 
Perry,  R.  J.,  307,  343. 
Perry.  W.  T.,  185. 
Persons,  A.  W.,  354. 
Peterkin,  George  W..  301.  344,  439. 
Peters,  William  H.,  177.  188. 
IVtiTM.n.  E.  >..  352,392. 
Peterson,  Peter  A.,  304,  340. 
IVttlirrew,  J.  Johnston,  21,  25. 
Pettyjohn,  A.,  131,178. 
Peyton,  Green,  359.  425. 
Peyton,  Henry  E.,  299,  343,  438. 
Peyton,  J.  T..  49,60. 
Peyton.  R.  L.  ¥.  (Missouri). 
Absent  without  leave.  401. 
Committal's: 

Claims,  20. 

Commerce,  19. 

Engrossment  and  Enrollment,  436. 

Indian  Affairs,  19. 

Special,  278. 


INDEX. 


527 


Peyton.  K.  L.  Y.— Continued. 
Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress.  5.  13. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11.  33.  39.  40.  57.  67.  74.  96. 
105,114,115,118,125,134,139-141,  148,  153,  154. 
160, 162-164. 167. 168. 176. 182.  189.  192,  198,203, 
204,221,235,241,243.261.262.  269.  270.  278.880, 
285-288, 290, 292. 295, 2%. 29S,  310-312,  319,321. 
322,329,368.370,371.375.  395-397.  399,  418. -119. 
429,431,448,400,455,456,  458,  470-173.  47».4-o. 
486-488. 

Peyton,  T.  J.,  300.  343,  439. 

Pharr.  Alex.  ¥..  186. 

I'hclan.  James  (Mississippi). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  19,  20.  24, 
35.  45,  62.  78. 113,  133.  137.  152.  163.  166.  23-5.  23S, 
239, 242, 244, 247, 251,  253,  261,  290, 294, 320, 430, 
447,458,464. 
Committees: 
Conference,  468. 

Engrossment  and  Enrollment,  21,27,28,56,61, 
71,  82,  83,  87,  89,  94,  107,  114,  119,  127,  136,  138, 
150, 151, 166, 175, 183, 190, 194, 198-200,  210,  212, 
213.218,220,221,400. 
Judiciary,  19,  93,  393. 
Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  19,  21,  25,  26. 
Printing.  20.  21 .  42.  82. 189. 
Special,  245,  275,  277,  404. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress.  7, 13, 225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes.  11,  33,  39,  40.  52.  57.  67.  74. 
105, 114, 115, 118, 119, 125, 134, 139-141,  147.  14*. 
153, 154, 160, 162-164,167, 168, 176. 1  »2.  !>'.'.  192. 
197, 198.203.204,216,  217.  221,  235,  241-21:'..  262, 
2.V<.  261.  262.  269.  270.  272,  280,  285-288,  290.  292. 
295, 296, 298, 310. 315, 316.  319,  321. 322,  329,  336, 
370,371,375,378.395-397.399.415,418,  419.  129, 
431,437.  443.  444,  448.  450.  455,  456.  4.\S  463,  470- 
173,475.478.483,486-488. 

Phillip?!.  Alexr..  304.  340. 

Phillips.  Albert  L.,  307,  342. 

Phillips.  Benjamin  F.,  300,  344,  439. 

Phillips,  Dinwtddie  B..  386,  403. 

Phillips.  H.  T.,  194,208. 

Phillips.  J.  ('..  354. 

Phillips.  Joseph  P.,  351,  391. 

Phillips.  M.  S..  307.342. 

Phillips,  X.  G.,  360.  425. 

Phillips.  Pleasant  J..  170,  186. 

Phul,  Francis  Ton,  302,  344,  439. 

Physicians. 
Pay  of  soldiers  on  detail.  253.  258. 

Pickett,  Charles.  50,  75.  300,  344,  439. 

Plckett.  George  B.,  490. 

Pickett,  George  E.,  462.  471. 

Plckett,  John  T.,  299,  343.  438. 

Pickett.  W.  D.,  49,  60. 

Pierce,  George  W..  307,  343. 

Pierce,  John  G.,  345,  389. 

Pierre.  W.  W..  347,  362.  390.  438. 

Plerson.  E.  F.,  185. 

Plerson.  S.  F.,  132.  17*. 

PIggot,  A.  Snowden,  363,  438. 

Plsrirott.  W.  M..  185. 

Pillow,  George  M.,  362,438. 

PIm,  Lewis  T..  1*5. 

Plnckney,  B.  G..  361.  425. 

Plnkney.  Robert  F..  385.  402. 

Plnkney,  W.  E.,  353,  440. 


Plnkston.  Georee  W..  238.  241. 

Pitts.  J.  B.,  363,438. 

Pitts.  J.  W.,  302,  339. 

Player,  William  A..  303,  339. 

Pleasants.  James.  366.  423. 

Plemmons.  David  S.,  360.  4J\ 

Plunkett.  J.  M.,  185. 

Plunkett,  Thomas  B.,  193,208. 

Poe.  Washington.  193,208. 

Polndexter.  Carter  B.,  385,402. 

Polndexter,  J.  B.,  305,  341. 

Polk,  Leonldas,  462,  470. 

Pollock,  T.  G.,  305,  340,  359,  425. 

Pons,  John  M..  354. 

Pool,  T.  W.,  356. 

Poole,  D.  H.,  300,  344,  439. 

Pope,  Daniel  S.,  303,  339. 

Pope,  J.  J.,  366,422. 

Pope,  S.  H.,  360,425. 

Pope.  Sampson,  185. 

Pope,  William  F.,  194,208. 

Pope.  Y.  J.,  305,341. 

Porcher,  Francis  P.,  185. 

Porcher,  Philip,  386,  402. 

Porter,  C.  B.,  103,  121. 

Porter,  Henry  J.,  357,  440. 

Port t-r.  James  A.,  304,  340. 

Porter,  James  D.,  171, 187. 

Porter,  James  T.,  194,208. 

Porter.  Robert  G..  304,  340. 

Porter.  W.  H..  388,  423. 

Portlock.  E.  E..  Jr.,  103,  121,388,  424. 

Portlock.  William  H.,  366,  422. 

Ports  of  Entry. 

Abolishment.    See/mporfc.-  Increase  of  facilities. 

Augusta.  Ga..  144. 145,  159,  161,  175, 199,  204. 
Posey.  Carnot,  108, 155, 156. 
Postage. 

Prepayment,  44,  51. 

Rates,  174,  189,  201,  212. 
Postell.  Charles  G.,  185. 
Postell.  P.  S.,  307,  343. 
Po<.ttiiii»ter-General. 

Appointed  (Reagan),  72-74. 
Postmasters. 

Pay  of  deputies.  127,  128,  138,  151,  161,  190,  200, 

210,  220. 
Post-Office  Department. 

Auditing  of  accounts,  308,  326. 

Bureau  officers  (Clements,  Harrell,  Offutt),207. 

Nominations  and  confirmations,  72-71,  116.  121. 
193,  194,  207,  208,  222,  246,  256,  257,  266,  267, 
275,  276,  281. 

Postmaster-General  (Reagan),  72-74. 

Sen-ice  self-sustaining,  401,  405,  428. 
Post  Routes.     See  Mail  Sen-ice. 
Poteat,  John  M.,  103, 121,  349,  390. 
1'otts.  Richard,  387,423. 
Poulton.  John  F.,  304.  340. 
Powell,  B.  F.,  348.  390. 
Powell,  Beletha,  184,  185. 
Powell,  Ed.,  388.  423. 
Powell,  Hobson,  305,  340. 
Powell,  Thomas  f.,  305,  341. 
Powers,  James  L. ,  49,  75. 
POH.TS.  John  M.,  194,  208. 
Powers.  Philip  H.,  64.  75. 


528 


INDEX. 


I'r .-i'l'-.  John  B..  MI      - 
Preer.  Peter.  351 

Prentls-.  (  hrl-topher  J.,  303,  339. 
Presfott.  William.  347,390. 
President  of  the  Confederate  States. 
Counting  of  electoral  votes.  7-9. 
Election.  8,  9. 
Inauguration,  15. 
Provision  for  tilling  vacancy  in  office.  50,  56.  76. 

93,  105.  180,  190,  198. 
See  also  Dai-if,  Jefferson. 
President    of    the    Inlted  States.     See   Lincoln, 

Abraham. 

Pressley.  James  L.,  307.  342. 
Pn— It-),  John  «.,  358,  426.  137. 
Pre-ton.  A.  T..  351.  391. 
I'r.  Me. 11.  William.  135.  17S,  194. 
Proton.  William  Ballard  (Virginia). 
Absent  without  leave,  401. 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc..  introduced  by,  87.  1  lt'>. 

248,  291,  292,  380,  409,  465. 
Committees: 
Conference,  484. 
Flag  and  Seal,  21. 
Foreign  Affairs.  19. 
Military  Affairs,  19,  150.  165,  189,  191,  194,  202. 

208,  205,  209,  215,  239,  314. 
Special,  404. 

Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by.  M. 
Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congros-.  r..  14.  225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33, 39,  40.  52.  57.  r,7.  7:;.  74. 
96, 105,  114.  115,  118.  125, 134,  139-141,  153.  154. 
160,162-164, 167, 168,  176. 182.  189. 192.  197, 198. 
203. 204,  216. 217,  221.  23\  241-243.  252. 
262, 269, 270,  272, 280,  285-288, 290,  292,  295.  2%. 
298,  310-312.  315,  316.  319.  321, 322,  329, 336, 368, 
370,  371,375,378,395-397,41:..  |iv  ll'.i. -42H.  131. 
437,  443.  444.  44*.  45t.i.  155.  IV.,  !5>.  |..;.  470-473. 
475.  478, 483,  486-488. 
Prewltt,  J.  B.,49,  75. 
Prewltt.  4ohn  W..  306.  312. 
Prewltt,  T.  E.,  307,  343. 
Price.  ('.  S.  W.,  185. 
Price.  ¥.  L.,  305,  341. 
Price.  K.  (  hannlnir.  302.  314.  439. 
Price.  Samuel  (  .. 
Price.  Sterllngr. 
Appointment,  41. 

Thanks  of  Congress.  1C*.  164,  196,  210,  220. 
Price,  Thomas  H.,  366.  422. 
Price,  W.  H.,  363. 
Price,  Wesley,  359,  125. 
Price,  William,  363.  438. 
Price,  William  H..  350,  391. 
Prlddy,  William  H..  306,  342. 
Pride,  Isaac  L..  351,391. 
Priest,  Bohert  L..  351.  391. 
Priest,  William  Jf..  im.  ui. 
Priestly.  William.  275.  2'6,  281. 
Prince,  Samuel.  :n: 
Prlntnp.  Daniel  S..  355. 
Prloleau.  J.  Ford.  185. 
Prisoners  of  War. 
Aid  for,  85,  87-89. 
Exchange  of,  80,  228. 
Guard  for,  325. 
Payments  to  wives,  181.  21' '. 


Prisoner*  of  War—  Continued. 
Pay  while  held  in  custody.  378,  400.  451. 
Retaliation.  227.  2;%.l.  4: 
Prltchard.  J.  A..  131.  17>. 
Pritchett.  JI.  L..  3-V.  425. 
Privateers  and  Prlvateerinu. 

Authority  to  certain  person-.  131. 
Private  Property. 
Destruction  for  public  safety.  20.  24.  2v- 

:'.7-40.  42.  43,  45.  71.  72.  123.  27l>. 
Impressments  and  seizures.  441,  4  12.  452-  ; 
Sale  for  taxes,  332,  335. 
Privett.  W.  (;..  170.  186. 
I'riAc-  and  Prize  (ioods. 
Payments  in  certain  cases.  2'.'.  34,  61.  104,  160, 

1M.  174.  216. 
Sale  and  distribution,  174,  183.  193.  2u2,  2(K.  212- 

214.  21>.  120.  41W.  14>,  470. 
Proclamations. 
Emancipation.  375,  376,  393. 
Free  navigation  of  Mississippi  Kiv. 
Proctor,  lieorire  A.,  34S.  390. 
Proctor.  Thomas  A.,  303,339. 
Produce  Loan. 
Exchange  of  bonds  for  products  subscril 

84,  107.  115,  123-126.  1'.xi.  I1.*--1.  -1^4.  212. 
Sale  on  hypothecation  of  articles.  115.  !2:>-l2»i. 

190,192,204.212. 
Proffltt.  William  W..  :>V4.  HO. 
ProTlsIonal  Army  of  the  Confederate  stall'-. 
Additional  forces  to  serve  during  war.  43.104, 

J77,  284,  288,  429,  430.  4  "^. 
Artillery  officers.  ItV,  HV4.  174.  196.  iW.  220. 
ICsta  Wish  men  t  and  organization.  372,  378,  382, 

408,409,415,417.4.- 
Increase  of: 

Engineer  Corps,  160,  164,  174,  196.  209.  220. 
General  officers.  4«tf,469.  4V,  H 
Pay  of  privates,  etc..  10.  !'.».  41.  15«>.  2M.  :*7,368, 

42^.  I.-.".  4  15.  475. 

Mt-dical  Department,  379,  3W.1,  4u\  4<»f,.415,418. 
Rank: 

C.Ttain  officers.  408,427.  r>.  l:;i.  i::\  444. 
Engineers.  : 
Temporarj'  forces  in  states  occupied  by  the 

enemy.  4il7.  47'.».  480. 
See    also    Confederate    Troops;    and    PiMir 

Prml-imis. 

Price  in  Richmond,  12>. 
Provost-Marshals. 
Military  standing.  211,  27:>.  :;2-5,  :526,  3(^.  394-396, 

404.  4  43.  444. 
Pryor.  B.  A..  116.  K 
Public  Iti-f.-riM  . 

Provision  for.  24.34.71.  105.  107.  111.  114.  119.  126. 
128,  129,  134,  135,  137,  13iM42,  145-1  |y.  1.53.  154, 
166,  176,  181.  1x5.  l'.H  .  -JH2.  2i>:.  213.  215.  2iy.  221, 

282,289,  293,313,  315-317,  319-321.  331. 
337,  372.  380,  40C..  40^.  417-11'.'.  427.  !2V 
Public  Documents. 
Preservation  of,  180,  182,  189,  193,  200,  203,  216,  220- 

Puhllc  Printer. 
Appointed  (Nelson),  It- 
Appointment  or  election.  12.7 


INDEX. 


529 


Public  Printing  42,47,442,4*4,467,468,480. 
Public  Printing,  Bureau  of. 
^    Included  in  Department  of  Justice,  23. 
Public  Property. 

Losses  in  battles,  94. 
Pugh,  James  L.  (Alabama). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress 
Committees: 
Conference,  399,  4S3. 
Joint.  25. 

Pugh,  Thomas  C.,  304,  340. 
Pulllns,  Charles  W.,  103,  121. 
Purdle,  Thomas  J.,  355. 
Purnell,  H.  W.,  307,  342. 
Purves,  John  T.,  65,  79,  86,  109. 
Purviance,  James,  363. 
Queries,  A.  G.,  308,  343. 
Quarterman,  Keith  A.,  303,  339. 
Quartermaster  Department. 
Clerical  force,  180,  194,  213. 
Increase,  195,  198,  215. 
Inquiry  as  to  officers  and  clerks,  252,  456. 
Quartermaster-  General. 
Rank  in  Provisional  Army,  408,  427,  428,  431, 

435,  444. 

Statement  required,  156,  173. 
Quesenberry,  Vivian,  jr.,  303,  339. 
Ouilliim.  George  T.,  360.  425. 
Qulnlnn.  James  M.,  351,  391. 
Qulnn.  Michael.  :;-•',,  403. 
(Julntar<I.  C.  T..  304.  340. 
Quirk,  William.  :W.  140. 
Rattan.  Thomas  M.,  307,  342. 
Halley,  Charles  K.,  352,  392. 
Kallroads. 
Construction: 

Alabama  and  Georgia,  398-400,  408. 
Alabama  and  Mississippi  Rivers,  121,122,127, 

133. 
Louisiana  and  Texas.  195,   197-199,  201,  220, 

335,  409,  418. 

Vicksburgand  Shreveport,  238,  246,  332,  333. 
I'o.-session  and  control  by  Confederate  States, 

87. 

Relief  for  Eastern  Texas  Company,  61,  124,  329. 
Supplies  from  captured  property,  267. 
Transportation: 
Hospital  supplies,  330,  331. 
Seed  wheat  and  oats,  279,  314. 
Sick  and  wounded,  330,  331. 
Troops  and  munitions  of  war,  195, 198, 215,  227. 
Raines,  A.  G.,  304,340. 
Balney,  A.  T.,  353. 
Raleigh,  C.  S.  S. 

Reward  to  officers  and  crew,  309. 
Ramsay.  Henry  A.,  386,  403. 
Ramsay.  William  31.,  412,  424. 
Randall,  J.  I)..  348,  390. 
Randolph,  A.  C.,  363,438. 
Randolph,  Beverly,  172,  186. 
Randolph,  George  W. 

Secretary  of  War,  72-74,  91,  130, 132, 159, 172,  178, 
186,  208,  223,  240,  302,  306,  308,  324,  352,  358, 
361,  364,  366,  373,  374,  389,  412,  414,  433,  4-50, 
462,  471,  489,  490. 
Randolph,  J.  Innls,  365,  422. 
Randolph,  T.  J.,  jr.,  49,  60. 

C  J— VOL  2—04 34 


Randolph,  Thomas  W.,  64,  75. 
Randolph,  Victor  M.,  385,  402. 
Randolph,  W.  L.,  366,  422. 
Randolph,  William  M.,  108, 155,  156. 
Raney,  David  G.,  421,  441,  461. 
Ransom,  Henry  B.,  49,  60. 
Ransom.  John  (.'.,  346,  389. 
Ransom,  Medicus,  184. 
Ransom,  Robert,  jr.,  36,  42. 
Hanson,  A.  R.  H.,  388,  423. 
Raphael,  H.  J.,  359,  425. 
Hapley,  W.  F.,  362,  437. 
Kavciicl.  Francis  G.,  64,  75. 
Ravenel,  S.  P.,  131,  178. 
Rarenel,  St.  Jullen,  185. 
Ravenel,  William  C.,  303,  339. 
Raveshlde,  E.  P.,  412,  124. 
Rawle,  Francis,  349,  390,  490. 
Ray,  Edwin  S.,  303,  339. 
Read,  Adolphus  E.,  303,  339. 
Read,  Benjamin  H.,  490. 
Read,  Charles  W. 

Appointment,  386,  403. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  317,  318,  393. 
Read,  Edmund  G.,  386,  403. 
Read,  Isaac,  358,  440. 
Read,  Jacob,  421,  441,  461,  474. 
Read,  James  B.,  303,  339. 
Read,  John  B.,  51,  174,  323,  338. 
Reagan, John  H. 

Postmaster-General.  72-74,  194,  207,  246,  275,  276. 
Reardon,  Henry  F.,  358,  440. 
Recognition  by  Foreign  Powers. 

Additional  commissioners,  83,  86,  89,  100, 158. 

Diplomatic,   consular,  or  commercial  agents, 
278,  279,  324. 

Negotiations,  45,89, 158,  183,  192, 193. 
Record,  James  K.  P.,  170,186. 
Redd,  Charles  A.,  349,  390. 
Redden,  B.  D.,  356,  440. 
Redwood,  George  E.,  186,  303,  339. 
Reed,  B.  F.,  61,  75. 
Reed,  George  F.,  366,  423. 
Reed,  T.  B.,  350,391. 
Reed,  W.  M.,  300,344.439. 
Reeder,  William  C.,  131,  178. 
Reese,  James  T..  184. 
Reese,  W.  P.,  306,  342. 
Reeve,  J.  J.,  132,  178. 
Reeves,  C.  S.,  307,  342. 
Reeves,  I.  >.,  304,340. 
Beeves,  W.  >\,  356. 
Reid,  Francis  W.,  350,  391. 
Reid,  James  A.,  301,  344,  439. 
Beld,  Bobert  W.,  346,  351,  389,  391. 
field,  Bufus  J.,  170,  186. 
Beld,  Thomas  J.,  307,  343. 
Beld,  William  L.  J.,  350,  391. 
Belly,  John,  360,  425. 
Religious  Denominations. 

Exemption  from  military  service,  239,  246. 
Rembert,  Kdw.  J.,  363. 
Renfroe,  J.  J.  D.,  490. 
Renfroe.  John  B..  171,  187. 
Renshaw,  Francis  B.,  385,  402. 
Rent/.  John  W.,  306,  341. 
Requler,  A.  J.,  108.  109. 


530 


INDEX. 


Retaliation. 

Prisoners  of  war,  227,  231,  475.  IS.S.  4S7. 
Retirement  of  Officers. 

Disabled,  446-448,  463,  465,  466.  46S.  4M. 
Returns. 

Disbursing  officers,  etc.,  139, 144, 157, 181, IxJ.  1  .'\ 

199. 

Rerely,  W.  W.,  3SS,  423. 
Revenue. 

Imports  from  foreign  countries,  30,  76,  88,  94,  06, 

100. 

Reynolds,  A.  K..  353. 
Reynolds,  G.  X.,  132.  17*. 
Reynolds,  J.  G.,  366,  423. 
Reynolds,  John  M..  304,  339. 
Rhea.  A..  306.  342. 
Rhett.  AlbertM..  348,390. 
Rhett,  Alfred,  169,  186. 
Rhett.  Benjamin,  185,  302,  338. 
Rhett.  Edmund,  Jr.,  357,  440. 
Rhett.  Grlmke,  103.  121. 
Rhine,  Darld,  347,  390. 
Rhodes,  Rufus  R. 

Commissioner  of  Patents,  108, 155. 
Rice,  A.  A.,  185. 
Rice.  Charles  D.,  1S6.  303,  339. 
Rice,  M.J.,  307.  342. 
Rice.  OIlnF.,  388,  423. 
Rice,  T.  M.  I'.,  363,  438. 
Rlr hards.  George  W..  303,  339. 
Klrhards.  John  S..  307,  343. 
RlrhardMin.  Edmund,  193,  208. 
Richardson.  Henry  B.,  365,  422. 
Richardson.  J.  B.,  356,  440. 
Richardson.  J.  D..  412.  124. 
Richardson.  John  II..  362,  438. 
Richmond.  Va. 

Price  of  provisions,  128. 
Rlcketts.  K.  D.,  348,390. 
Riddell.  John  L..  116.  121. 
Rlddlck.  James  W.,  305,  341. 
Ridley.  John  D..  305,  340. 
Rlely,  J.  William.  359.  425. 
RlKhton.  S.  A.  W..  352.392. 
Hlley.  Kd.  B.  D..  3*8.423. 
Rlntro.  Daniel.  10*.  155, 156. 
Ritchie.  Georire  H.,  386,  403. 
Rlras.  S.  S..  3-M.391. 
River  and  Harbor  Defenses. 

COM-:  and  rivers,  43,  47. 

Cumberland  and  Tennessee  rivers,  282,  297,  298, 
376,  381.  470,  487. 

Mobile  Bay  and  Alabama  River,  6S.  71.  83,  88. 

Western  and  southern  rivers,  337,  397,  420,  456. 
Rivers.  Capers  M.,  303,  339. 
Rivers.  Jonathan,-  355. 
Rhers.  Thomas,  306,342. 
Rht-s.  15.  A.,  131.  178. 
Roane.  John  Seldon,  78,  79,  81. 
Roanoke  IsUnd.  V  (  .     Battle.  Fell.  8,  1862. 

Action  of  Congress  on  reports,  20,  22.  24,  80,  86, 
115.  14 

Property  losses,  94. 
Robards.  Horace  L.,  103,  120. 
Rohards.  Willis  L.,  132.  178,  3<>' 
Kohh.  Hoi,,  rt  (,.  . 
Kohbins.  W.  F.,  351,  391. 


Roberts.  Benjamin  F..  306.  342. 

Roberts.  J.  K.,  103.  120. 

Roberts.  J.  J..  306.  342. 

Roberts.  O.  M..  352. 

Robertson.  B.  H..  21)9,  343,  392. 

Robertson.  F.  J.,  lv\ 

Robertson.  Geortre.  3.V).  391. 

Robertson,  Harrison.  49,  60. 

Robertson,  J.  RItrhton.  350.  391. 

Robertson.  James  G.,  306,  342. 

Robertson.  Jerome  B..  353,  440. 

Robertson.  Joseph  L.,  300,  343,  439. 

Robertson.  Richard  M..  350,  391. 

Roblnett.  John  B..  307.  343. 

Robins.  W.  T.,  208. 

Robins.  William  Henry.  306.  342. 

Robinson.  Henry.  A.<ft.  M/IY/..  303,339. 

Robinson.  Henry,  Unit..  366,  423. 

Robinson,  John  31..  364,  422. 

Robinson,  John  W.,  170,  187. 

Robinson,  Lnclen  W.,  307.  342. 

Robinson,  P.  G.,  303,  339. 

Robinson.  W.  G..  3SS.  423. 

Rochelle.  James  H..  3N=>.  402. 

Rockwell.  Henry  C..  349.  390. 

Rodirers.  John  V.  L..  351,  392. 

Roemer,  T.  J.  B.,  363. 

Rogers.  A.  H..  172,  187. 

Rogers.  (  harles  (...  301.  ai4,  439. 

Boeers.  Charles  P. ,  350,  390. 

Rosers.  (i.  W..  103.  121. 

Rogers,  (ieoru'e  J..  SttS.  340. 

Rogers,  H.  J.,  50,  75. 

Roirers.  Hutrh  Hamilton,  490. 

Rogers.  J.  M.,  303.  339. 

Rocers.  James  H.,  305,  341. 

Hoeers.  S.  St.  George.  299.  343.  43*. 

Roman.  Alfred.  412.  424. 

Root,  John  B.,  194,  20*. 

Bootes.  Thomas  R..  3S5,  402. 

Roscoe.  Alexander  H.,  303.  839. 

l!»ss.  K.  McE..  388,  423. 

Boss,  John  H.  H.. 

Hnss.   ihomas  L..  10>.  1^7. 

Ross,  William  H..  Cm,,.  M/6.,  362,  373, 

Boss,  William  H.,  1st  Baffin.  > 

Rossrr.  J.  T.,  356. 

Russer.  Thomas  1...  X"-j.  : 

Roulhac.  ( .  H..  360.  U- 

Rousseau.  Lawrence.  335.  3*--,,  402. 

Routh.  H.  S.,  347,390. 

Rowe.  Elhanon  W.,  303.  339. 

Rowland.  Anak  A..  1M. 

Rowland.  Thomas.  300,  344.  439. 

Rowley.  B.  P..  490. 

Bowzle.  John  S..  3K,,  :>9. 

Hoy.  B.  P.. 

Roy.  T.  B.,  300,  343,  439. 

Rojston.  M.  H..  171    187. 

Rudd.  JohnS..  3>- 

Ruffln.  E.  T.,  489. 

Ruu-ules.  Daniel.  ."^,  423. 

Rushinir.  S.  H.,  306,  342. 

Itii^.  <liiipson,  303,  339. 

Russrl.  William  B.,  306,341. 

Russel.  William  T..  is.",.  186,363. 

Russell.  Charles,  :,I5,  389. 


389,438. 
,  357.  140. 


INDEX. 


531 


Russell,  Charles  W.  (Virginia). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Special  committee,  136. 
Kussell,  David  T.,  412,  424. 
Russell,  George,  304,  340. 
Russell,  J.   B.,  388,424. 
Russell.  James.  l«.l.  75. 

Russell.  James  M.,  .!.->'.  Quartermaster,  64,  75. 
Russell.  James  M.,  Clmjilain,  305,  340. 
KusM'll.  Samuel  L.,  360,  425. 
Russell.  T.  L..  351,  391. 
Rust.  Albert,  36,  42. 
Rust.  William.  1<»4,208. 
Ruth,  Rufus,  351,  391. 
Rutherford.  William  E.,  352.  392. 
Rutledge,  Henry  M.,  352,  388,  423,  440.  1 
Rutledee,  John.  385,  402. 
Ryan,  John,  :;<.'.  i:>. 
Ryan.  Thomas  P.  B.,  102,  120. 
Ryan.  William  A..  171.  187. 
Ryland.  J.  H.,  307,  342. 
Sadler.  X.  Bayard.  361.  425. 
Sadler.  Richard  B.,307,  342. 
Saint  Charles.  Ark.     Battle.  June  17,  1862. 

Action  of  Congress  on  report,  236. 
St.  John,  I.  M. 

Superintendent  of  Niter  Corps,  357,  440. 
St.  Paul.  Henry,  346,  389. 
Salaries.    See  Compcnxation. 
Salley,  Alex.,  185. 
Salt  .Mines  or  Springs. 

1'tiMie  use,  23*.  24*.  25$,  262,  268. 
Sams.  <  alhoun,  303,  339. 
Sams.  H.  II..  351,  391. 
Sam-he/,  B.  S.,  131,  178. 
Sanders.  Reid,  350,391. 
sandford.  John  W.,  Jr.,  276,  281. 
Sandford.  Thomas  J.  S.,  170,  187. 
Sandlford,  James  W.,  305,  341. 
Sandoe.  George.  I'.'O,  2ns. 
Sanfonl.  John  W.  A.,  354. 
Satohnell,  Solomon  S.,  185. 
Saudek,  Joseph,  363,  438. 
Sauiiders,  Dudley  D.,  306,  342. 
Saunders,  John  B.,  185. 
Saw) or,  W.  T..  307.  312. 
Saxon.  R.  C..  3r,n.  425. 
Si.jrrs.  Edward  B.,  360,  125. 
Sayers.  S.  R.,  303,  339. 
Sayre,  Calvin  L.,  421,  441,  461. 
Scales,  J.  A.,  367,  404. 
Scales.  X.  F...  345.  889. 
Scales.  S.  W..  31 17.  343. 
Scarborough,  W.  .11..  186. 
Schaumbursr.  Wrluht  (  .,  300,  344,  439. 
Schenck.  Henry  F.,  356. 
Schmidt,  Henry  D.,  185. 
Schooler,  S.,  3f.6,  123. 
Schroeder,  J,  Charles,  386,  403. 
Scott,  A.  Howard,  303,  339. 
Scolt.  Edward,  302.  311,  439. 
Scott.  Fred.  R.,  350,  391. 
Scott,  J.  F.,  185. 
Scott,  James  T.,  306,  342. 
Scott,  John  G.,  300,  311. 
Scott,  Thomas  M.,  132,  178,  208. 
Scott,  William,  305,  341. 


Scott,  Z.  J..  30»>,  342. 
Scovell,  William  T.,  347,  390. 
Screven,  John,  172,  186. 
Scrivener,  B.  M.,  304,  340. 
Scrii ITU'S.  I,.  S..  316,  389. 
Scull.  B.  F.,  185. 
Scurlock,  T.  J.,  306,  312. 
Scurry.  William  R.,  362.  364. 
Seabrook,  C.  A.,  301,  344,  439. 
Seabrook,  E.  M.,  302,  339. 
Seabrook,  Henry,  361,  425. 
Seal  of  the  Confederate  States. 
Design  for,  84. 
Establishment  of,  326,  327.  467,  479,  483-486. 

See  also  Committee  on  Flag  and  Seal. 
Seals,  Archibald  B.,  348,  390. 
Searareant.  Henry  H.,  307,  343. 
Scars.  O.  H.,  304,  340. 
Seay.  M.  M.,  223. 

Secesslonvllle,  S.  C.    Engagement,  June  Ifi,  1862. 
Thanks  of  Congress  to  Colonel  Lamar,  236,  443. 
Secord,  Solomon,  304,  339. 
Secretary  of  the  Xavy. 

Appointed  (Mallory),  72,  74. 
Secretary  of  State. 

Appointed  (Benjamin),  72,  73. 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury. 

Appointed  (Memmlnger),  72,  73. 
Secretary  of  War. 
Appointed  (Randolph),  72,  73. 
See  also  Hctijnmin,  Judah  P. 
Seed. 

Transportation  of  wheat  and  oats,  279,  314. 
Seeton.  James  M. ,  360,  425. 
Selden,  Charles.  366,  423. 
Selden,  H.  H.,  345,  389. 
Selden,  Miles,  170.  186. 
Sellers.  W.  H.,  103,  121. 
Selph,  C.  M.,  301,  344,  439. 
Semmes.  B.  J.,  360,  425. 
Semmes.  P.  J.,  54,  74. 
Semmes.  Raphael. 
Appointment,  232. 
Thanks  of  Congress,  254,  258,  267. 
Semmes,  T.  J.  (Louisiana). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  44,  62,  76, 
97,  104,  125.  146, 166,  230,  234,  237,  238,  218,  254, 
255,  261,  271, 286,  289, 292, 294, 309, 310, 327, 330, 
375,383,394,455,457,460. 
Committees: 

Conference.  219,  481,  484,  485. 
Finance,  19,  253.  329,  401,  450. 
Flag  and  Seal,  21,  195,  326. 
Judiciary,  19.  51,  124,  157,  308,  309,  368, 382, 393, 

405,  416. 

Special,  226,  2 '5,  404. 

Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  29, 133. 335. 
Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  7, 13, 225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40,  52  57, 67, 73, 74, 
96,  105,  114,  115,  118,  119, 125,134,139-141,147, 
1 18.  i:>3,  154.  162-164, 167, 168, 176, 182, 189, 192, 
197,198,203,  204,  217,235,241-243,252,255,261, 
262,269,  270,272,  280,285-288,  290,292,295,296, 
298,  310-312, 315,  316, 319, 321,  322, 329, 336, 368, 
370,  371,375,  878,  395-397,399,415,418,419,429, 
431,437,  443,444,448,  450,  455, 456, 458, 471M73, 
475,478,483,486-488. 


532 


INDEX. 


Semple,  Charles.  So?,  392. 

Semple,  Edward  A.,  306,341. 

Semple.  James  A.,  386,403. 

Senac,  Fells,  386,403. 

Senate  of  the  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Classification  of  Senators,  10-14. 

Clerical  force,  335. 

Debates  reported  in  newspapers,  264. 

Officers,  5-7,21,25. 

Organization,  5, 6. 

Publication  of  Journal,  485. 

Rules.  7, 15-18, 20, 26, 27, 48,  77,  78, 88,  113, 123, 184, 

232,235. 
Sequestration. 

Purposes  of  fund,  477,478. 

Relief  in  certain  cases,  29, 173. 

Tax  fees,  243. 

See  also  Alien  Enemies. 
Setze,  Alphonse  J.,  361,425. 
Serler.  A.  H.,  302,344,439. 
Sevler,  W.  Val.,  348,390. 
Sexton,  J.  C.,  207. 
Shaaf ,  Arthur.  357,  440. 
Sharkelford,  Lee,  307,  342. 
Shacklett,  H.  R..  350,  390. 
Shaffner,  John  F.,  184. 
Shsrkej.  William  L..  jr.,  64,  75. 
Sharp,  Joseph  R.,  304,  340. 
Sharp,  William,  386,  402. 
Sharpe,  J.  B.,  363,  438. 
Sharpe,  J.  W.,  363,  438. 
Sharpe,  William  $.,  350,  391. 
Sharpshooters. 

Organization  authorized,  180,  200,  202,  210,  220- 

222. 

Shan,  A.,  305,  341. 
Shaw,  Angus  «.,  306,  342. 
Shaw,  Daniel,  306,  341. 
Shelliurn.  William  J.,  359,  425. 
Shellha,  Victor,  64,  76,  366,  422. 
Shell,  G.  W.,  348, 390. 
Shelley,  J.  D.,  355. 
Shelley,  James  E.,  305,  341. 
Shellman,  George  K..  207. 
Shepard.  Joseph  C.,  304,  340. 
Sheppard,  E.,  363,  438. 
Shepperd,  Francis  E.,  386,  402. 
Shepperd,  Jacob,  302,  344,  439. 
Sherard,  C.  C.,  307,  342. 
Sherrod.  John  W.,  304,  339. 
Sherwood,  Thomas  E.,  351,  391. 
Shield,  William  F.,  347,  390. 
Shields,  J.  C.,  365,  422. 
Shields,  James  W.,  351,  391. 
Shields,  Richard  H.,  184. 
Shields,  William  Henry,  304,  340. 
Shlloh.  Tenn.     Rattle,  April  fr-7,  1862. 

Action  of  Congress,  133,  135,  136,  138,  150  168. 

Message  of  the  President,  135, 136. 
Shlve.  M.  X.,  352,  392. 
Shivers,  W.  R..  353,440. 
Shoemaker,  Rufns,  302,  344,  439. 
Shoes. 

Manufacture  for  the  Army,  406,  407,  416,  428, 434, 

435,  445,  458. 
Shnup.  Francis  A.,  362,  414. 


Shrewsbury,  Joel,  373.  389. 
Shropshire,  B.,  360,  IJ '. 
Shryork,  George  S.,  3*6.  402. 
Shryock,  L.  R.,  351,  392. 
Shumaker,  Lindsay  M.,  866.  4.'.'. 
Shumate,  Thomas,  350,  390. 
Shnrtleff.  O.  V..  307.  312. 
Shnttuck,  J.  W.  M.,  307,  342. 
Slbley,  Henry  Hopkins. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  150,  166,  174,  182. 
Slbley,  W.  ('.,  362,  438. 
Sick  and  Wounded. 

Care  in  hospitals,  237,  238,  268,  315,  328,  330,  331, 
337,  372,  380,  405. 

Discharges,  325. 

Furloughs,  284,  313,  314,  325,  335. 
SIgel,  Franz,  192,  205. 
Signal  Corps. 

Organization,  160,  164,  174,  196,  201,  220,  284,  285, 

337,  372,  380. 

Slgonrney.  Andrew,  359,  425. 
Slier,  Albert,  351,  392. 
Sill.  E.  E.,  305.  311. 
Silllman,  James  M.,  307,  342. 
Slmklns,  E.  C..  346,389. 
Slmkins,  W.  S.,  172.  1*7. 
Simmons,  H.  F.,  305,  341. 
Simmons.  Benjamin  F.,  194,  208. 
Simmons,  DaTld.  257. 
Simmons.  J.  F.,  315,  389. 
Simmons.  John  W.,  3-51,  392. 
Simmons.  Joseph  R..  tK 
Simmons.  Sterling  R.,  304.  340. 
Simmons,  W.  C.,  3til.  12n. 
Slninis.  Charles  C.,  3*5,  402. 
Slmms,  James  P.,  355. 
SImnis.  John  D..  421,  411.  461,  474. 
Slmms.  William  E.  < Kentucky). 

Absent  without  leave,  401. 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by.  21. 4\  11\ 
140, 141 , 237, 250, 251 , 330, 331 , 370. 

Committees: 
Accounts,  20. 
Indian  Affairs,  19. 
Naval  Affairs.  19,  71. 
Post-Offices  and  Post-Roads,  26. 
Special,  6,  238,  268.  315. 

Leave  of  absence,  57.  375,  402,  426. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congre-v  '\  v  13. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33,  39,  40,  96,  105, 11 1,  Us, 
119, 134, 139, 140,  147.  148, 153,  160, 162.  lf-7.  lt^. 
176, 182,  189, 192, 198,  203, 2CH.  242.  24:'.. 
261, 262,  269, 270, 272,  319. 321 ,  329, 370, 371, 375. 
Simons,  Morris  K.,  347,  *51,  390,  391. 
Sim. ins,  S..  350,391. 
Slmonton,  Charles  H.,  358,  426.  437. 
Slmonton.  <;.  F..  jr..  49,  60. 
Simpson,  Georire  W.,  357,  440. 
Simpson,  >V.  I)..  354,  450,  461. 
Sims,  J.  W.. 
Sims,  Robert  G..  305,  340. 
Sinclair,  Arthur,  385.  402. 
Sinclair,  George  T.,  385,  402. 
Sinclair.   1'.  J..  864,  111. 
Sin.-lair.  William  B.,  386,  403. 
Slniri-ltary,  B.  B.,  303,  339. 


INDEX. 


533 


Slnsrleton.  James  \V.,  307.  342. 
Singleton.  (Mho  K.  -Mississippi). 

Representative  in  First  Confederate  Conu 
Committees: 
Joint,  11. 
Special.  210. 
Slnirleton,  Spiers,  185. 
Slts:reaves.  J.  A..  172.  ls7. 
Skinner.  James  II.,  354. 
Slack.  William  V..  T>'>.  is|. 
Slater.  Leonard  A..  1>5. 
Slaughter,  diaries  A.. 
Slaughter,  (ici.r^c.  :;o|.  340. 
Slaughter.  J.  K..  .VS.  74. 
Slaughter.  M.  M..  355. 
Slaves. 

Cooks  for  the  Army,  lfv_>.  174. 

Kiniuicipatioti  proclamation.  375.  376,  393. 

Protection  of  rights  of  owners.  4Ml.  475.  477,  481. 
Slaytitii.  James  !{..  304,  307.  340.  342. 
Slemp.  II.  C..  348.390. 
Slldell.  John.  1\  sy.  r>s.  IN;.  192. 
Sloan,  B.,  299,343,43'.*. 
Sloan,  Thomas,  354. 
Sloan.  William  K..  I'M 
Sloat.  A.  H..  304,340. 
Slnusrli.  Nelson.  432. 
Smaw.  Isaiah  B..  351.391. 
Smead.  Abner.  yi.  3il5.  422. 
Smith.  A.  Austin.  3t/,.  422. 
Smith.  A.  C..  Afft.  yuarhrmastrr.  347,  390. 
Smith,  A.  I..  > wr;/.,  363. 
Smith.  A.  D.,  362.  437. 
Smith.  A.  J..  307,343. 
Smith.  Alexander  I,..  351,  391. 
Smith.  Alfred.     - 
Smith.  B.  B..  356.  440. 
Smith.  Benjamin  K..  349,  390. 
Smith,  (harles  H.,  185. 
Smith.  Clifton  H..  301,  344.  439. 
Smith.  K.  Kirhy.  4C.2.  470. 
Smith.  Ed.  B..  ::oi,  339. 
Smith.  Edward  B..  366,  4 ±2. 
Smith.  K.  W..  3C.5.  422. 
Smith.  Fred.  I...  :,.!.  :'.92. 
Smith.  Frederick  H..  358,  440. 
Smith,  (ieorge  H..  3vs.  423. 
Smith.  II.  Bnmiison.  359,  424. 
Smith.  Ira  K.,  186. 
Smith.  J.  B..  3t;::. 
Smith.  J.  IHcksou.  303,  339. 
Smith.  J.  Whittleld.  :  vj.  r.y2. 
Smith.  J.  W.  (..  :. 
Smith.  James  M.,  102,  120. 
Smith.  James  P.,  433,  44y. 
Smith.  .1  amrs  \\..  207. 
smith.  John  A..  194,  208. 
Smith.  John  F..  355. 
Smith.  John  M..  103.  121. 
Smith.  John  T..  3J7,  390. 
Smith.  Leonldas  W..  49.  75. 
Smith.  >!.  I...  7s.  ;y,  155. 
Smith.  Melancthon,  3%S.  426.  437. 
Smith.  Norman  W..  170,  186. 
Smith,  R.  P..  349,390. 
Smith.  Richard  M..  12. 
Smith,  Robert  H..  AttL  Quartermaster,  103.  120. 


Smith.  Robert  H.,  Asst.  Surg..  185. 
Smith.  Samuel  I'.,  185,  303,  339. 
Smith.  Samuel  H.,  412.  424. 
Smith.  Summerfleld.  365,  422. 
Smith.  T.  Henderson,  366,  423. 
Smith.  Thaddeus  A..  366,  423. 
Smith.  W.  A..  300,343.439. 
Smith.  W.  !>..  :>!.  tX),  74. 
Smith.  W.  N..  3s7.  423. 
Smith.  Walton.  1,4.  75. 
Smith.  William  N..  323.  3>.  41 «. 
Smith.  William  Proctor.  174. 
Smith.  William  R.  (Alabama). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee.  2'«. 
Smythe.  James  M.,  193,  266. 
Smythe.  John  W..  351.  391. 
Suead.  A.  II..  303,  339. 
Snead.  Thomas  I...  . 
Sliced.  Henry  M.,  304,340. 
Snod«Tass.  C.  K..  ('.4,  75. 
Snow.  Frost  0..  373,  389. 
Snowden.  Peter  (;..  307.  342. 
Soery.  K.  B.  L.,  305.  341. 
Sinners.  W.  D..  303,  339. 
s.immervllle.  Robert  II. .351,  391. 
Sorrel,  A.  Claston.  103.  121.  357,  440. 
Sorrel,  Francis,  302,  33S.  387.  423. 
Sorrel,  (i.  M.,  299,  343.  438. 
Soule.  P..  236,  277. 
South,  J.  H.,  307,  313. 
Southall.  S.  V.,  305,  341. 
South  Carolina. 
Electoral  votes,  9. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6,  14. 
Southern  Express  Company. 
Frauds,  152. 

See  also  Express  Companies. 
Spain. 

Treaty  with,  proposed,  192, 193. 
Spancler,  Isaac.  304.  340. 
Sparks,  Jesse,  388,  423. 
Sparks.  W.  H.,  357,  440. 
Sparrow.  Edward  (Louisiana). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  10,  20,  25, 
39.  44,  66,  67,  77,  78, 84, 94, 110, 112, 123, 125, 140, 
142, 147, 148,  159, 163, 238, 259, 275,  289,  292, 294, 
297,  309, 312, 321, 332,  335,  368, 380, 408,  427,  430, 
433,  436,  442,  447,  451,  479, 480,  484,  486. 
Committees: 

Conference,  331,  335,  398,  410. 
Military  AlTairs.  19.  24.  25,  33,  34,  42,  56,  59-62, 
70.74-76,79-81,87,92,  95,  99,  104,  111,115,  117, 
120,  124,   133,  144,  150,  155,  156,  165,  173,  174, 
178,  184,  186,  187,230,231,234,239,241,246,247, 
1 58,  2*2-26 1 .  268, 277, 280, 288, 314, 316, 323. 
335,  338,  341,  343, 367, 377, 381, 382, 389, 393. 405, 
414,  416-418,  422-424.420,427,437,439.441.442, 
44'.i.  456.  461, 463. 470-172, 484, 488. 
Special,  8,  484,  485. 
Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  29,  164, 236, 

325. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  5,  13. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  33.  39.  40,  52,  57,  67,  74, 96, 

105,  114,  115,  118, 119, 125, 134, 139-141, 147. 14s. 

153,  154,  160,  162-164,167.168,182,235,241-243, 

•->.  2C, i .  202. 269, 270, 280, 285-288, 290, 292, 


534 


INDEX. 


Sparrow.  Edward — Continued. 

Yea  and  nay  votes— Continued. 

2!>5.  296,  298,  310-312, 315, 316. 319. 321. 322, 329. 
336,368,  370,  371,  375, 37$,  395-397, 399. 415. 418. 
419, 429,  431,  437.  443. 444, 448.  450.  455.  4.5*;.  458. 
463.470-473.  475.  47>.  483, -4*6-188. 
Spence.  Philip  B.,  388.  423. 
Spencer,  F.  X.,  359.424. 
Spenrer.  Julian  X.,  278.  281. 
s|,.,t>wiNHl.  Charles  F.  X..  385.  402. 
Spotswood.  William  A.  W..  386,  403. 
Sprairue.  Fred.  H..  363.  438. 
Sprat  ley.  James  W..  346,  389. 
Spratt.  L.  W..  131,  178. 
Sprite.  John  !»..  64.  75. 
Sprits:.  K.  Lamar,  358.  440. 
springs.  J.  M.,  349,390. 
Starkpole.  F..  X.,  347,  390. 
Stakely.  S.  S.,  64.  7">. 
Stallworth.  John  C.,  305,  341. 
Sta»anl,  John  B..  365.  422. 
Stananl,  P.  B..  366,  422. 
SUaanl.  M illlam  B.,  103.  120. 
Standing  ( oiumittees.    See  Committees,  Standing. 
Stanford.  F.  A.,  306,  342. 
Stanley.  A.  C..  304,  340. 
Stanly.  Frank.  304.  340. 
Stansell.  J.  W..  M,  7.\ 
Stansifer.  John  X..  103.  121. 
Stark.  Alexander  W..  366.  422. 
Stark.  Washington  F..  351.  392. 
Starke.  Lurien  D..  351.  391. 
Stark.-.  P.  B.,  101.  120. 
Starke,  Thaddens  B.,  359,  425. 
Starke,  W.  F...  299.  343,  392. 
Starke,  W.  .V,  301.  344.  439. 
Starks,  William  F.,  307.  342. 
Starr.  Elijah  F.,  185. 
Starry,  John  D.,  363. 
State  Department. 

Assistant  Secretary  (Browne),  84. 

Nominations  and  confirmations,  72-74,  84. 

Secretary  (Benjamin),  72,  73. 
Stationery. 

Provisional  Congress,  200,  210,  213. 

Senate,  27. 
Stedman,  A.  J.,  489. 
Steedman,  1.  )..  W.,  102,  120. 
Steele,  H.,  305,  341 
Steele,  J.  F..  365,422. 
Steele,  O..  360,  425. 
Steele,  S.  W.,  360.425. 
Steele,  William,  362.  414. 
Steirer,  John  O..  246,  256. 
Stephens.  A.  B.,  304.  340. 
Stephens,  Alexander  H. 

President  of  the  Senate,  5.  225,  435. 

Vice- President  of  the  Confederate  States: 
Election  and  acceptance,  8-10. 
Inauguration,  15. 
Stephens,  E.  H..  21. 
Stephens.  John  A..  489. 
Stephens,  X.  H.,  103. 120. 
Stephenson.  James.  3»10.  !.>*>. 
M.  pirn-.  Charh^  Y.,  305,  341. 
Sterrett.  l>aa«-  S..  :>:,.  4ir_>. 
Steuart.  (..  H..     I.  74. 


Stevens.  Henry  K..  3S5.  402. 
Stevenson.  Carter  L..  36,  42.  462.  472,  488. 
Stevenson.  Levl  L.,  193.  208. 
Stevenson.  R.  R.. 
Stewart.  Daniel  F..  308.  343. 
Stewart.  J.  A.,  307,  342. 
Stewart,  John  F..  305.  340. 
Stewart.  S.  H..  13, 
Stewart.  W.  H..355. 
Stewart.  William  C..  363.  438. 
Stiles.  Robert  M..  3ii5.  422. 
Mile-.  W.  11..  358.  426.437. 
Stlnsou.  J.  F.,  3&x 
Storkdale,  J.  L..  S- .. 
Stoddard,  W.  B..  ?• 
Stokes,  A.  W.,360.  4J\ 
Stokes.  James  X..  304.  340. 
stokes.  W.  J..  34\390. 
Stone.  Sardine  <;..  386.  403. 
Stoney,  John  S..  304,  339. 
More>.  J.  A..  :>'.!.  391. 
Storke,  W.  D.,  50,60. 
M..UI.-II.  A.  L..  4y,  60. 
Stout.  Samuel  H..  1S4. 
StOTall.  B.  A..35S,  440. 
Stover.  Joshua,  356, 440. 
Stowe.  H.  D..  49.  60. 
Stradwlrk.  William  S.,  1S5. 
Strahan.  James  A.,  307.  343. 
Straw  bridge.  II.  H..  49,  60. 
Strawbridire.  James.  356.  440. 
Strawn.  A.  F..  349,  390. 
Strlrkler.  William  X.,  185. 
strlnnfelloH.  Charles  S..  362.  438. 
Mriuirfellow.  Jarnts  W..  357.  440. 
Strode,  D.  H..  306.  342. 
Strone,  tieorsre  V..  108,  155,  156. 
Strong.  H.  B..  353.  440. 
Mrmlwlrk.  Kdmund.  307.  342. 
Stuart.  J.  E.  B..2i*s.  343. 
Stuart.  Klnsey.  304.  340. 
Stuart.  X.,  361.  425. 
Stuart.  S.  T..  351,  392. 
Stuart,  Samuel  D.,  360,  425. 
Stuart,  W.  D.,  490. 
•Stubblefield,  W.  T.,  356. 
Mulili*.  .1.  >..  489. 
Stnrdlvant.  R.  F.,  305,  341. 
Subsist 

Price  of  provisions  in  Richmond.  128. 

Raising  of  food  stuffs.  67,  80,  82,  86. 

Substitutes.     See  Military  Serrice. 
Summers,  J.  1'.,  355. 
Snmmey,  J.  S.  E.,  363,438. 
Snmner.  Benjamin  H..  49,  60. 
Snmter.  C.  S.  S..  232.  2.54.  258,  267. 
Supreme  Court. 

Organization,  23.  51, 94, 336,  368. 
Snratt,  S.  B..  171.  1-7. 
Suriret.  E.,  299,  343.  439. 
Sutherland.  A.  J.,  307,  342. 
Sutherlln.  \\.  T..  345,  389. 
Suttun.  Philip  T.,  301,  344,  439. 
Mittnn.  William  T.,  306,  341. 
Swan,  William  ii.  (Tennessee). 

Represvntative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Joint  committee,  11. 


INDEX. 


535 


Swaneoat,  K.  .1..  490. 

Swann.  William  M.,  185,  303,  339. 

JSwanson,  M.  B.,  352,  392. 

Snansuii.  William  0.,  299,  343,  438. 

Swearlnt'en.  P.  B.,  356. 

Swindells.  James  H.,  306,  342. 

Swindler,  A.  A.,  356,  440. 

Sykes,  Joseph  A.,  305,  340. 

Mkt-s.  S.  Turner,  366,  423. 

Sykes.  William  E.,  3iA  341. 

Symington,  W.  S.,  366.  423. 

Taaffe.  Joseph  J.,  367,  404. 

Tabb,  Tlioiuas.  ::17,  390. 

Tabb,  W.  B.,  362,  437. 

Tabb,  William  K.,  38*,  423. 

Taber,  Charles  H.,  186. 

Taker,  John  W.,  193,  208. 

Talt,  Felix,  63,  75. 

Talbot,  John  W.,  307,  343. 

Talbott,  L.  S..  300.  344,  439. 

Talbott,  B.  L.,  306.  342. 

Talcott,  T.  M.  B.,  22:!. 

Tallaferro,  C.  W  .,  306,  342. 

Tallaferro,  H.  D.,  185. 

Tallaferro,  Philip  A.,  132,  179. 

Tallaferro,  Hubert  P.,  304,  340. 

Tallaferro.  V.  H.,  432. 

Tallaferro,  William  B.,  36,  42. 

Tallaferro,  William  T.,  305,  340,  362,  438. 

Talley,  Bobert  A.,  388,  423. 

Talley,  William  H.,  304.  340. 

I  aim. M n.  William  H.,  7. 

Taunahlll,  Bobert,  103.  120. 

Tan  nor.  >.  M.,  345,389. 

Tansill.  Bobert.  224. 

Tanslll,  T.  W.,  103,  121. 

Tali-cut t.  John  B.,  50,  60. 

Tariff.     See  Customs  Duties. 

Tarrant,  S.  A.,  352,392. 

Tarver,  Edward  B..  301,  344,  439. 

Tate,  J.  SI.,  348,390. 

Tattnall.  John  B.  F.,  207.  421,  441,  461,  474. 

Tattnall,  Joslah,  385,  402. 

Taxes. 

Arkansas  war  tax,  279,  293. 

Assessors,  15i. 

Collection,  160, 164, 165,  195,  213. 

Collector-. 

Extension  of  term  of  office,  466,  481,  484,  485. 
Payment  of,  in  certain  one*,  77.  x>.  86, 144, 150. 
152, 257,  452,  457,  462,  463,  467,  480. 

Cotton,  19,  80. 

Excess  refunded: 
Louisiana,  400,  416,  435,  445,  452. 
North  Carolina,  244,  426,  435,  445,  452. 

Sale  of  property  in  default,  332,  335,  379,  405. 

States  to  pay  into  the  Treasury,  106, 107,  110,  114. 
Tayloe,  J.  W.,  300.  343.  439. 
Tayloe,  Lomax.  305,  341. 
Taylor,  Algernon  S.,  41,  46,  221,  421,441,  461. 
Taylor,  Augustus  B.,  303,  339. 
Taylor,  Charles  M.,  306,  342,363. 
Taylor,  E.  W.,  355. 
Taylor,  0.  A..  131,  178. 
Taylor,  Oeorge  B.,  304,  340. 
Taylor,  iieorse  E..  (14,  7\ 
Taylor,  George  W.,  306,  342. 


Taylor,  H.  Clay,  208,  365,  422. 

Taylor,  J.  M.,  185. 

Taylor,  Jacob  H.,  307,  342. 

Taylor,  James  B.,  Chaplain,  304.  340. 

Taylor.  James  B.,  Corn.  >'«/>.,  360,  425. 

Taylor,  James  B.,  Jr.,  171,  187. 

Taylor,  James  M.,  360,  425. 

Taylor,  John,  194,  208. 

Taylor,  John  C.,  301,  344,  439. 

Taylor,  L.  B.,  433,  44'.t. 

Taylor,  Matthew  P.,  366,  423. 

Taylor,  Murray  F.,  SOI,  344,  439. 

Taylor,  B.  C.,  104,  120. 

Taylor,  B.  T.,  345,  389. 

Taylor,  Bit-hard.  Maj.  Gen.,  298,  343. 

Taylor,  Bit-hard.  .Van/,  386,  403. 

Taylor,  W.  H..  305,  341. 

Taylor.  Walter  H.,  223. 

Taylor.  William  V.,  388,  423. 

Teasley.  William  A.,  351,  392. 

Teazer,  C.  S.  S. 

Beward  to  officers  and  crew,  309. 

Thanks  of  Congress  to  officers  and  crew,  150, 151, 

166,  174,  182. 

Tebault,  C.  H.,  307,  343. 
Tebbs,  F.  (.,  412,  424. 
Tebbs,  William  H.,  101,  120. 
Teei.  T.  T..  366,  422. 
Temple,  M.  S.,  262,  268. 
Temple,  B.  H.,  35s,  440. 
Tennent,  Mr.,  476. 
Tennessee. 

Electoral  votes,  9. 

Legalization  of  acts  of  district  attorney,  mar- 
shal, etc.,  121,  122,  127,  133,  144. 

Security  from  invasion,  282,  297. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6,  14. 
Tennessee  Branch  Bank. 

Loan  to  General  Hindman,  397. 
Tennessee  Blver. 

Defense,  282,  297,  298,  376,  381,  470,  487. 
Tennessee  Troops. 

Organization  of  certain  companies  legalized,  7, 

10, 25, 70, 76, 77, 99, 180, 190, 211. 
Tennllle,  A.  St.  C.,  351,  392. 
Terrell,  L.  F.,  358,366,423,426,437. 
Terrett,  Ueorge  B.,  421,441,461. 
Terrlll,  James  E.,  305,  340. 
Territorial  Integrity  of  the  Confederacy. 

Maintenance  of,  11, 26, 27, 34, 43, 47, 53. 
Terry.  J.  F.,  354. 
Terry,  Junlus.  307,  343. 
Terry,  T.  M.,  356,  440. 
Tells.  Bobert  M.,  351,  391. 
Texas. 

Defense  of  frontier,  122, 124, 134, 165. 

Electoral  votes,  9. 

Judicial  districts,  325,329,369,379,400. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6,  14. 
Texas  (Eastern)  Ballroad  Company. 

Relief  for,  61,124,329. 
Texas  Troops. 

Infantry  regiments:  1st,  57.151,117:  4th,  90. 

Payment  of  certain.  117. 
Thames,  C.  E.,  346,  389. 
Thedford,  William,  355. 
Thlgpen,  Alex.  M.,  171,  187. 


INDEX. 


Thorn.  A.  I..  171.187. 

Thorn.  Keuhen  T..  Marine  Corp*.  421.  441.  461. 
Thorn.  Reuben  T.,  Postmaster.  193.  275. 
Thomas.  A.  (...  :.<u.  340. 
Thomas.  Benjamin  Hardln.  307,  342. 
Thomas.  Charles  H.,  49.  60. 
Thomas.  D.  H..  103.  120. 
Thomas,  (ieorsre  L..  348,  390. 
Thomas,  (irorsrr  \\ .. 
Thomas.  Henry  I'..  354.  440. 
Thomas.  J.  «.,  307.  34'J. 
Thomas.  James  <...  1-.'. 
Thomas.  James  J..  jr..  ::;- 
Thomas.  James  W..  305,  341. 
Thomas.  John  W'.,  351,  391. 
Thomas.  Oliver  H.,  301,  344,  439. 
Thomas.  K.  ( ..  185. 
Thomas.  Robert.  49,  60. 
Thomas.  Thomas  S.,  303,  339. 
Thomas.  W .  S..  305.  341. 
Thomas.  Wiley  F..  347,  389. 
Thomas.  Mood  lief,  171,  187. 
Th.. mason.  E.  W..  304,  340. 
Thomason.  J.  X..  363. 
Thompson.  A.  <  .  »'..  363. 
Thompson,  li.  v.  346,  359,  389,  424. 
ThompsOD.  (  .  R.,  363. 
Thompson.  F.  L.,  305,  340. 
Thompson.  H.  B..  432. 
Thompson,  James  >..  307.  343. 
Thompson.  L.  M.,  323.  338. 
Thompson.  Samuel  M.,  185. 
Thompson.  Stephen  ('..  305.  341. 
Thompson.  Tazewell.  351,  391. 
Thompson.  Thomas,  352,  392. 
Thompson.  W.  X.,  46. 
Thompson.  Waddy.  185,  363,  438. 
Thomson.  Charles  R.,  303,  339,  438. 
Thomson.  K.  L.,  304,  340. 
Thomson,  J.  M.,  102,  120. 
Thomson,  J.  W..  307,  342. 
Thomson.  James  L.,  185. 
Thomson.  F.  H..  49,  75. 
Thomson.  Thomas,  356. 
Thorburn.  C.  E.,  365.  422. 
Thorburn.  Robert  D.,  385,  402. 
Thorlnsrton,  Jack.  354. 
Thornton,  Francis,  184. 
Thornton,  (ieorire  A.,  388,  423. 
Thornton.  P.  H..  185. 
Thornton.  \\ .  W.,360,  425. 
Thrash.  P.  H.,  364,  438. 
Threadirill.  Tltrlman  S..  347.  390. 
Throrkm..rt<.n.  John  R.,  345.  389. 
Thurston.  Edward  >"..  366,  422. 
Tharston.  James,  421.  441,  461. 
Thyssens.  Francis  L.  J.,  50,  75. 
Tlbbs,  William  H.  (Tennessee). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  160. 
TIlllnKhast.  John  H..  432,  449. 
Tlllman.  James  Augustus,  307,  342. 
Tlmannv.  II.  nrj.    ."•!.  391. 
Tlmberlake.  William  X..  349,  390. 
Tlmmons.  B.,  355. 
TtoM,  William  H.  H.,  10M.  155,  1  v. 


Tobacco. 

Control  by  Confederat-  States.  20,  24,  30.  325. 

Delivery  to  the  enemy  prohibited,  80,  85.  97.  98, 
120.  167.  179.  181, 188,  199.  204. 

Destruction  of.  See  Private  Property:  Destruc- 
tion, etc. 

Limitation  of  production,  51,  57,  59,  62,  67,  69, 72, 
80,  82,  86. 

Purchase  or  impressment  by  the  Confederate 
States.  452-455.  457.  4-'J. 

Bate  or  hypothecation  to  foreign  governments, 

453-455. 

See  also  Produce  Loan. 
Tobin.  John  J..  30^  343. 
Tobin.  W.  H..  307,  343. 
Todd.  A.  H..  301,344,439. 
Todd.  E.  X..  350,  391. 
Todd.  (ieorse  R.  ('.,  303,  339. 
Tompkins.  F.  ().,  303,  339. 
Toombs.  Robert  (Georgia). 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  13, 133. 
Toomer,  J.  H.,  360.  4J\ 
Toon,  W.  H..  432.  449. 
Topp,  Robert  f.,  351,  391. 
Townsend.  Horatio  «..  351,  392. 
Townsend,  W.  P.,  356.  440. 
Toxey.  Caleb,  185. 
Toxey,  William,  185. 
Tracy.  Edward  D..  299,  343.  373.  392. 
Tracy.  Henry  W.,  350,  391. 
Tracy,  James  W.,  303,  339. 
Trade  and  Intercourse. 

Foreign,  70,  89. 

Indians.    See  Indian  Affairs. 

Prohibition  with  the  enemy,  80,  85,  97,  98, 120, 
167,  179,  181,  188,  199.  204. 

Restrictions  upon  citizens.  415.  433.  434,  442,  482. 

Suppression  with  the  enem> 
Trader,  H.  0.,  350,  391. 
Trammell.  L.  >..  348,  390. 
Trans-Xisslsslppl  Department. 

War  tax  of  Arkansas,  279,  293. 
Transportation. 

Troops  and  munitions  of  war  by  railroads,  195, 

198, 215,  227. 

Treadirell.  Henry  B.,  305.  340. 
Treasury  Department. 

Assistant  Secretary  (Clayton  i.  116.  120. 

Auditor  (Baker),  116, 120. 

Clerical  force.  110.  121.  122.  133.  143,  160,17:.  1-.'. 
235. 

Establishment  of  agency  west  of  the  Mi->i>-i|.).i 
River,  230. 

Money  sent  west  of  the  Mississippi,  238. 249. 

Nominations  and  confirmations.  72-74,  116.  120, 
129. 

Register  (Tyler),  116, 120. 

Secretary  (Memminger),  72.  73. 

Treasurer  (Elmore),  116.  120. 
Treasury  .\ot. -. 

Appropriation  for  printing,  326. 

Change  of  form,  242,  249. 

Counterfeits.    See  Counterfeit  Notes. 

Issue.  97, 100. 112, 114, 115, 123, 133, 143, 151, 1 

164.  166, 167. 183, 1W),  227. .  .J2,  327. 

Legal  tender,  31,  58.  62,  81,  84,  85, 88, 89,  3- 


INDEX. 


537 


Treaties. 

Proposed  with: 
France,  45,  89,  158,  183,  192, 193. 

/  Great  Britain,  192,  193. 
Spain,  192,  193. 

United  States,  with  foreign  nations,  173. 
Treseot.  JJeorsre  E.,  186. 
Trezevant,  J.  T.,  366,  422. 
Trezevant.  Robert  B.,  352,  392. 
Trisru'.  A.  L,.,  307,  313. 
Trlplett.  <i.  W..  :M5,  389. 
Tripp.  Clarence  A.,  186. 
IrM.  Brlni'lcr,  357,  440. 
Trist.  Hore  B..  1^">. 
Trotter.  T.  I:..  :;n7.  :;42. 
Troup,  J.  Robert.  50,  75. 
Trout.  T.  B.,  170,  186. 
Trult,  A.  M.,  350,  391. 
Tucker,  Alfred  B.,  303,  339. 
Tucker,  Crawford,  'Ml,  425. 
Tucker,  Daniel,  303,  339. 
Tucker,  (ieorire.  '-Mil,  256. 
Tucker.  Henry  T.,  4'J,  75. 
Tucker.  James  Wood,  170,  186. 
Tucker.  John  R.,  3*5,  402. 
Tucker.  St.  (ieonre.  35.~>,  440. 
Tucker,  T.  S.  B.,  301.  344,  439. 
Tunstall.  Alexander,  jr.,  305,  341. 
Turcliln,  John  B.,  3*1,  400. 
Turner.  Allen  S.,  347,  390. 
Turner,  F.  P.,  347,  390. 
Turner,  (ieorere  A.,  345,  389. 
Turner,  (ieorge  K.,  303,  339. 
Turner,  Ueorge  P.,  224,  421,  441,  461. 
Turner,  Hector,  302,338. 
Turner,  Lynch,  103,  121. 
Turner.  Matt.,  303,339. 
Turner.  It.  H..  347,  390. 
Turner.  Thomas  J.,  301,  344,  439. 
Turner,  Thomas  P.,  38*,  423. 
Turner,  William  J.,  350. 
Turner,  William  Mason.  98,  110. 
Turner,  William  S..  305.  341. 
Turpin,  John  G.,  49,  75. 
Turpln,  S.  W.,  307,  342. 
Turpin.  Walter  (J.,  104,  121.  3SS,  424. 
Turrentlne,  D.  C.,  34S.  390. 
Tuttle,  E.  B..  170,  187. 
Tuttle,  L.  W.,  306,  342. 
Twleirs.  H.  D.  D.,  91. 
THlirirs.  J.  D.,  354,440. 
Tnyman.  Horace  I).,  361,  388,  423,  426. 
Tyler,  Charles  H..  :?ss,  42;;. 
Tyler,  Henry  B.,  421,  441,  401. 
Tyler,  John. 

Death  of,  197. 
Tyler.  Julia  liardluer. 

Relief  for,  85,  87. 
Tyler,  Robert. 

Register  of  the  Treasury,  116,120. 
Tyler,  William,  388,  423. 
1  nited  States. 

Continuance  of  pensions  received  from,  325. 

Force  of  treaties  of,  in  Confederate  States,  17;',. 

Reunion  with,  32-34.  47. 
I'pshaw,  William  J..  ::o;;,  339. 
t'pson,  Columbus,  59,  79. 


Vpton,  J.  C.,  354. 
I'rquhart.  David,  103,  121. 
Vacancies  In  Office. 

Mode  of  filling: 
Field  officers,  57,  61,  90,  147,  148,  153,  268,  337, 

369-371,  376,  378,  405,  446-448,  484. 
Occurring  during  recess  of  Senate,  459,  464, 

465,  467,  468,  480. 
President  and  Vice-President,  50,  56,  76,  93,  95, 

105,  180,  190,  198. 

Van  Benthuysen.  A.  ('..  421,  441,  461. 
Vance.  James,  305,  341. 
Van  Comstock.  William,  386,  403. 
Vanderhurst,  William  M.,  304,  340. 
Vau  Horn.  Earl. 

Mentioned,  192,  205. 

Thanks  of  Congress,  160,  164,  196,  210,  220,  236, 

443. 

Van  Dyke,  William  D.,  64,  75. 
Van  Patten,  P.,  185. 
Van  Woolverton,  A.,  307,  342. 
Vau  Zandt,  .Nicholas  H.,  385,  402. 
Vardell,  W.  «.,  170,186. 
Varner.  Samuel  D.,  347,  390. 
Vasser,  Edward  M.,  307,  342. 
Yasser,  tieorge  W'.,  307,  343. 
Vautrhan.  Augustus  M.,  193,  208. 
Vautrhan,  Maurice  H.,  49,  60. 
Vauarhan.  S.  W'.,  306,  342. 
Vauehan,  W.  B.,  360,  425. 
Vauirhn,  John  C.,  362,414. 
Vauirhn,  John  W.,  303,  339. 
Venable,  Charles  S.,  223. 
Venal. le.  Richard  M.,  305,  340. 
Venable,  S.  Woodson,  49,  60. 
Venable,  T.  B.,  411,424. 
Verdery.  William  M.,  412,  424. 
Vermilion,  P.  H.,  357,  440. 
Vernillllon,  (J.,  357,  440. 
Vessels  of  War. 

Appropriation  for,  328,  338,  397,  420,  431. 

Construction,  23,  43,  47,  228,  420,  436,  448,  460, 
487. 

Issue  of  bonds  to  meet  contract,  255,  256,  259, 
260,  297,  323. 

Purchase  or  construction,  146, 157, 167,  168,  183, 

193,  202,  203,  205,  212,  215,  228,  236,  242. 
Vetoes. 

Bills  returned,  216,  217,  431,  477. 

Message,  218. 
Vice- President  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Counting  of  electoral  votes,  7-9. 

Election  and  acceptance,  8-10. 

Inauguration,  15. 

Private  Secretary  for,  381,  466-468,  480. 

Provision  for  filling  vacancy  in  office  of,  50,  56, 

76,  93,  95,  105,  180,  190,  198. 
See  also  Stephens,  Alexander  H. 
Vlck,  Alexander  W.,  102,  120. 
Vlcksburer,  Miss.     Operations,  July  15, 1862. 

Promotion  of  Lieut.  I.  N.  Brown,  232. 
Vicksburg  and  Shreveport  Railroad. 

Construction,  238,  210.  332,  333. 
Victoria  Alexandria,  Queen,  192. 
Vidrner,  George,  305,  341. 
Vlsral.  John  Adams,  304,  340. 
Vlllepigue,  John  B.,66,  74. 


538 


INDEX. 


Virginia,  C.  S.  S. 

Repairs  for  Confederate  States  service,  134. 

Reward  to  officers  and  crew,  309. 
Virginia. 

Electoral  votes,  9. 

Legislative  proceedings.  19,  98. 

Payment  of  militia  officers,  139,  143,  150,  159, 
194,  213. 

Senators  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6,  14. 

Vindication  of  ancient  boundaries,  10,  11,  27. 

See  also  Territorial  Integrity,  etc. 
Virginia  and  Tennessee  Railroad. 

Supplit-.-  it  ir.  Ji>7. 
Virginia  Military  Institute. 

Conscription  of  cadets,  258. 
Voirt,  Daniel  A.,  307,  343. 
Volunteers.    See    Confederate    Troops;   and  Pro- 

rif  tonal  A  run/. 
Vowles,  D.  W.,  362,  438. 
Waddell,  B.  B.,  412,  424. 
Waddell,  «.  II..  185. 
Waddell.  J.  D.,  355.  440. 
Waddell,  Janes  H..  305.  341. 
Wad  Jell.  James  1.,  90,  95,  386,  402. 
Waddy.  J.  B..  171,  1.-7. 
Wadsnorth.  John.  25. 
Waggeuer,  James  K.,  304,  340. 
Waggoner.  J.  J.,  103,  120. 
Wagner,  Thomas  M.,  169,  187, 194,  200. 
Waite,  I  harles.  346,  389. 
Walker,  Benjamin  X.,  304,  339. 
Walker,!'.  I.,  388,  423. 
Walker,  I.  W.,  185. 
Walker.  David  I1..  131,  178. 
Walker,  Edmund  K.,  303,  339. 
Walker,  Ueorge,  346,  389. 
Walker,  Ueorge  E.,  364,  422. 
Walker,  Hugh  B.,  350,  391. 
Walker,  John  A.,  64,  75. 
Walker,  John  D.,  91. 
Walker,  John  W..  351,  391. 
Walker.  Joseph,  304,  340. 
Walker.  L.  M.,  54,  155. 
Walker,  Xorman  S.,  50,  75. 
Walker,  K.  L.,  101,  120,  365,  422. 
Walker,  S.  T.,  354,  440. 
Walker,  W.  B..  306.  342. 
Walker.  William,  355. 
Wall,  S.  F..  349,  390. 
Wall,  William  H.,  323,338. 
Wallace.  Alexander  H.,  354. 
Wallare,  Alfred,  186. 
Wallace,  H.  P..  301,  344.  439. 
Wallare,  James  D..  306,  342. 
Wallace,  Jesse  «.,  108, 109. 
Wallace,  Thomas  P.,  348,  390. 
Wallace,  W.  H..  l::2.  17-. 
Wallace,  William.  304.  340. 
Waller,  B.  P..  3W.  424. 
Walter,  H.  W.,  103.  121.  299,  343,  438. 
Walters,  William  E.,  304,  340. 
Walthall.  J.  L.,  348,  390. 
Walthall,  W.  T.,  299,  343,  438. 
Walton.  J.  B..  92,95. 
Walton,  Thomas,  350.  391. 
Walton,  William  A..  170.  186. 
Want,  tieorge  W..  170.  186. 


Wankowlcz,  L.,  38$.  423. 
War. 

Conduct  of,  133, 174,  226,  227, 231, 237. 376, 393, 399, 
402,404,420. 

Existence  of,  recognized.  174.  183,  193,  202,  203, 
J12-214.  21*.  420,  436,  448,  470. 

Objects  of,  271,273. 
Ward,  F.  X..  305.  340. 
Ward,  John.  3*6,  403. 
Ward.  Blchard.  359.  425. 
Ward,  Warren  W..  1-4. 
Ward.  William  H..  65,  69,  386,  402. 
Ward.  William  P.,  373,  389. 
War  Department. 

-taut  Secretary  (Bledsoe),  117,  120. 

Auditing  of  accounts  for,  173, 179. 195,  201,  212. 

Chief  of  War  Bureau  (Kean),  117.  120. 

Clerical  force,  51.  52,  66,  58,  61.  180,  194.  213. 

Establishment  and  organization.  24.  20.  27.  29. 

Nominations  and  confirmations   u-ivili.  72-74, 
117.  120. 

Secretary  (Randolph),  72-74.     See  also  Benja- 
min Jinlah  P. 

Wardlaw,  Andrew  B.,  131.  178. 
Ward  law.  J.  I1.,  300,  341. 
Wardlaw.  J.  Lewis.  357.  440. 
Ware.  J.  J.,  307,342. 
Ware,  James  T.,  360,  425. 
Ware.  Thomas  B.,  as..  403. 
Warfleld.  K..  Itrj.  120. 
Waring.  Paul  H.,  357.440. 
Waring.  Thomas  S.,  303,  339. 
Warley.  Alexander  F. 

Appointments,  385,  102. 

Thanks  of  Congress.  317,  318,  393. 
Warner,  James  H.,  &-6,  403. 
Warren.  E.  T.  H..  353,  440. 
Warren.  Ed.  K..  170,186. 
Warren.  John  P.,  348,  390. 
Warren.  L.  P.,  305.  341. 
Warren.  William  I'.,  302,  338. 
War  Tax.  -  See  Tl; 
Warwick,  P.  C.,  362,  4as. 
Wasden,  Joseph,  354. 
Washburn.  H.  K.,  :>S\  423. 
Washington.  H.  \\ .  M.,  386,  403. 
Washington.  J.  B..  388,  423. 
Washington.  X.  Custls,  Mt.f,.  423 
Washington.  T.  A..  l:-!2.  1-6.  24U. 
WaterhouM .  Bit-hard.  av_>. 
Waters,  James  II..  :;vj   392. 
\\att-rx.  M.  S..  ;',07.  3U. 
Waters.  Samuel  B..  305.  341. 
Wathen.  W.I1.,  300.  342. 
Watles,  T.  Davis.  172.  1-7. 
Watklns,  B.  8.,  363. 
Watklns,  Benjamin  Franklin,  306,  341. 
Watklns.  Charles  A.,  103.  120. 
Watklns.  B.  A.,  307,  343. 
Watson,  A.  F.,  306.  342. 
Watson.  Benjamin  W.,  353. 
Watson,  <ieor«re  F..  64,  75. 
Watson,  James  ('.,  303,  339. 
Watson.  Matthew.  306,  341. 
>\ .,!!,.  K.  M.,363. 
Watts.  Thomas  H. 

Attorney-General.  72-74.  177,  367,  413. 


INDEX. 


539 


Waul,  T.  >.,  353. 

Way,  William  H.,  186. 

Wayne,  Robert,  361,  425. 

Wayne,  William  A.,  385,  402. 

Weakley.  S.  M.,  363,'438. 

Weatherly.  C.  MeR.,  360,425. 

Weatherly.  JobS..  307.  342. 

Weaver,  Zachary  P. ,  363,  438. 

Webb,  George  F..  351,  392. 

Webb.  James  D..  432. 

Webb.  William  A.,  385,  402. 

Webster.  I>.  T.,  04,  75. 

Weeden.  John  D.,  411,424. 

Weems.  H.  K..  lx>. 

Weir,  Thomas  C.,  304.  340. 

Welborn.  W.  J.  X.,  171.  186. 

Welch.  W.  A.,  347,389. 

Welch.  William  A.,  170,  186. 

Wellford,  P.  A.,  351,  392. 

Wellington.  W.  X..  301,  344,  439. 

Welsh.  Thomas.  H>4,  20S. 

Wertenbaker,  William,  193,  208. 

West,  (ieorge.  360.  422. 

West.  John  A.,  388,423. 

West.  John  C.,  177. 

West,  Thomas  S.,  304,  340. 

Westmoreland.  W .  K.,  300,  342. 

We\ler.  Edwin  (..  liill,  :'.40. 

Whaley,  C.  A..  3.V,. 

Wharton,  Arthur  D.,  386,  403. 

Wliarton.  Samuel  L.,  184. 

Wheadon,  John  J.,  351,  391. 

Wheeler,  Charles,  3os,  :M3. 

Whltchard.  John.  r..V.».  425. 

White.  A.  B.,  301.425. 

White.  David  (i..  03,75. 

White.  K.  B..  :',>:;.  440. 

White.  Edward,  301.  344,  439. 

White.  F.  O.  H.,  103,  121. 

White,  F.  S.,  350,390. 

White,  Isaiah  H.,  303,339. 

White,  John,  34'.t,  390. 

White,  Joslah  S.,  306,  342.  . 

White.  X.  W.,  185,  363. 

White.  Silas  I'.,  185. 

Whiteil,  J.  B.,  349,  390. 

Whitehead.  John  1'.  I ..  ;>W.  425. 

W  hitehead.  Peter  F..  306,  341. 

Whitehead.  William  H..  103,  121. 

Whitfield.  Weorire,  362,  r.v 

Whittleld.  John  F..  359.424. 

Whltlield.  M.  Fannie. 

Design  for  flag,  127. 
Whiting,  Jasper  S.,  387,  423. 
Whltlne,  John  C.,  307.342. 
Whltner,  Fllas  K.,  103.  121. 
Whitner.  John  «..  49,60. 
Wliitsltt.  T.  C.  S.,  306.342. 
Whittle.  William  C.,  3*5,  402. 
Whittle,  William  ('..  Jr.,  386,  402. 
Wlatt,  John,  306,  342. 
Wible.  B.  M.,  185. 
Wicker,  Thomas  0.,  305,  341. 
WIckllffe,  Charles,  171,  186. 
Wlgfall,  Louis  T.  (Texas). 

Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  141,  142, 
145,  147,  153,  377,  384. 


Wlgfall,  Louis  T.— Continued. 
Committees: 

Conference,  77,  331,  481,  485. 
Foreign  Affairs,  19. 
Military  Affairs,  19,  28,  114,  118,  194,  206,  209, 

486. 

Territories,  20.  79. 

Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  6, 14. 225. 
Yea  and  nay  votes,  11,  39, 40, 52.  57,  07,  74, 96, 118, 

139-141,  147,  14S,  153,  154.  160,  162-164,  167, 168, 

176, 182, 189, 197,  198,  203,  201.  217,  221 .  241-243. 

252, 255,  261,  262, 269,  270,  272,  280,  285-288,  290, 

292, 295, 296,  298, 312,  315,  316,  319,  321,  322,  329, 
*  336, 368,  370, 371,  375,  378,  395,  396,  399,  418,  419, 

429,  431,  443,  444,  448,  450,  455,  456,  4.58.  4t«.  47U- 

473,  475,  478.  4S3.  4*7.  4v>. 
.'.  \\ .  Unison.  ;S5l,  391. 

I>.  W..  :;o4.  340. 
W  iu'irinton.  F.  M.,  170,  186. 
Wllbourn.  K.  F..  357.  440. 
Wllrox,  (.runvllle.  108,  155,  156. 
W  ilcox.  John  A.  (Texas). 
Representative  in  First  Con  federate  Congress. 

Joint  committee,  11. 
Wilder.  J.  IMckson.  349,390. 
Wiley,  Charles' JI..  171,  187. 
Wiley.  John  F.,  108,  155, 156. 
Wiley,  John  M.,  301,  344,  439. 
Wilkes.  F.  (.,  353. 

W  likes,  Samuel  M.,  159,  173,  195,  198,  211. 
Wilkinson,  John,  385,  402. 
Wilkinson,  John  C.,  352. 
Wilkinson,  R.  A.,  356,  440. 
Wilkinson,  W.  M.,  307,  312. 
Wilkinson,  William  W.,  177,  188. 
Wlllard.  Samuel  M.,  351,  391. 
Williams.  A.  English,  304,  340. 
Williams,  Andrew  M'.,  349,  390. 
Williams,  Benjamin  S.,  305,  341. 
Williams,  C.  H.,  103,120. 
Williams.  Charles  M.,  346,  389. 
Williams,  Clarendon,  490. 
Williams,  David  S.,  306,  342. 
Williams,  E.  P.,  349,  390. 
Williams,  Emmett,  307,  342. 
Williams,  Ueorge  T.,  304,  340. 
Williams,  Henry  W.,  345,  389. 
Williams.  Hick,  307,  343. 
Williams,  Jere  H.  J.,  64,  75. 
Williams,  John  A.,  365,  422. 
Williams.  John  S.,  178,  194. 
Williams,  R.  A.,  351,  391. 
Williams,  T.  H.  B.,  307,  342. 
Williams,  T.  V.,  353,440. 
W  llllams,  W.  B.,  185. 
Williams,  William  B.,  351,  392. 
Williamson,  Charles  H.,  386,403. 
Williamson,  tieorge,  300,  344,  439. 
Williamson,  tieorire  W.,  360.  425. 
Williamson,  J.  E.,  304,  340. 
Williamson,  W.  (J.,  365,  422. 
Williamson,  William  P.,  266,  281. 
Willis,  Edward,  412,  424. 
Willis,  Leonldas,  356. 
Wllloughby,  J.  H.,  304,  340. 
Wills,  W.  T.,  307,  342. 
Wilson,  C.  H.,  360,425. 


540 


INDEX. 


Wilson,  E.  P.,  360,425 
Wilson,  J.  B.,  351,  391. 
Wilson,  J.  W.,  360,425. 
Wilson,  James  W.,  348,  390. 
Wilson.  John,  306,  341. 
Wilson,  Joseph  D.,  278,  386,  403. 
Wilson,  Leroy  M.,  352,  392. 
Wilson,  Marcus  L.,  361,  391. 
Wilson,  Samuel  M.,  353. 
\>  ilson,  Thomas  M.,  303,  339. 
Wilson,  Thomas  S.,  421,  441,  461. 
Wilson.  W.  R.,  185. 
Wilson.  W.  V.,  304,340. 
Wily,  John  B.,  303,  339. 
Wlnans,  W.  P.,  354,440. 
Winchester,  lieorge  W.,  362,  438. 
Winder.  Charles  S.,  36,  42,  43. 
Winder,  Edward  L.,  385,  402. 
Winder,  J.  P.  S.,  305,341. 
Winder,  Bit-hard  B.,  350,  391. 
Winder,  W.  S.,  300,  343,  439. 
Wlndham,  William  J.,  194,  208. 
Wlngate,  J.  W.,  307,342. 
Winger,  H.  C.,  49,  60. 
Wingfield,  J.  H.,  354,  440. 
Wingo,  T.  B.,  185. 
W  Inn.  Alexander,  49,  75. 
Winn,  Samnel  J.,  356,  440. 
Winn,  Walter  £.,  300,  344,  439. 
Winston,  f.  K.,  184. 
Winston,  I.  J.,  305,  341. 
Wlntersmlth,  B.  C.,  351,  391. 
Wlnthron.  Joseph,  304,  340. 
Wlrz,  Henry,  300,  343,  439. 
Wise,  George  D.,  362,  388,  423,  438. 
Wise,  Henry  A.,  218. 
Wise,  John  J.,  301,  344,  439. 
Wise,  Peyton,  356. 
Wiseman,  Alfred  W.,  185. 
Withers,  Jones  M.,  298,  343. 
Withers,  B.  W.,  362,  438. 
Withers.  William  F.,  388,  423. 
Withers,  William  T.,  352. 
Wltherspoon,  J.  D.,  103,  121. 
Wltherspoon,  John  M.,  346,  389. 
Wltherspoon,  Thomas  I).,  304,  340,  360,  425. 
Wofford,  Thomas  J.,  352,  392. 
Wolff,  B.  I,.,  350,391. 
Woinhle,  John  E.,  351,  391. 
Women. 

Thanks   of  Congress   for  voluntary  contribu- 
tions, 138,  144,  151,  152. 
Wood,  A.  ('.,  353,  440. 
Wood,  Archibald  M.,  348,  390. 
Wood,  Arthur  F.,  185. 
Wood,  diaries,  103,121. 
Wood.  F.  M.,  349,390. 
Wood.  H.  C.,  356,  440. 
WOod.  John  Taylor,  386,  402. 
Wood.  Boliert  ('.,  208. 
Wood,  Bobert  £.,  49,  60. 
Wood,  W.  S.,  359,424. 
Woodcock,  J.  A.,  363. 
Woodruff,  L.  T.,  49,  60. 
Woodruff.  William  K.,  366,  422. 
Woodruff,  /.  W.,  352,  392. 


Woods,  William,  193,  208. 

Woodson,  John  W.,  49,  60. 

Woodward,  Blcliard  H.,  303,  339. 

Woodward,  Bichard  L. ,  185.- 

Woodward.  T.  W.,  350,391. 

Wooley,  B.  M'.,  301,  344,  439. 

Woolen,  J.  D.,  185. 

Wooten,  Thomas  D.,  303,  339. 

Work,  P.  A.,  355. 

Worley,  J.  H.,  388,423. 

Worrell.  Cyrus  E.,  185. 

Worsham,  W.  L.,  360,  425. 

Wort  ham,  John  B.,  303,  339. 

Worthington.  W.  ('.,  388,  423. 

Wrenn,  Walter,  300,  343,  439. 

Wrlt'ht,  A.  F.,  185. 

Wright,  A.  B.,  299,  343,  392. 

Wright,  Adam  E.,  185,  303,  339. 

Wright,  Asa  I.,  347,  390. 

Wrlulit,  Augustus  B.  (Georgia). 
Representative  in  First  Confederate  Congress. 
Joint  committee,  25. 

Wright,  Mcl'herson,  305,  341. 

Wright,  William  A.,  366,  423. 

Wrlifht.  William  S.,  305,  341. 

Wylle,  Hugh  M.,  305,  341. 

Wylly,  I'harles  S.,  361,  425. 

Wynkoop,  IV.  H.,  308,  343. 

Wynn,  James  J.,  307,  343. 

Wysham,  William  E.,  386,  403. 

Yancey,  William  L.  (Alabama). 
Bills,  resolutions,  etc.,  introduced  by,  107,  118, 
124,  1  io,  129, 137, 140-142, 146-149,  158,  168,  175, 
189, 192, 231, 235, 257, 260, 263, 280,  286,  287,  291, 
292, 295, 312, 313, 315, 324, 330, 370,  383,  397,  441, 
447,452,453,457. 
Committees: 
Conference,  219,  331. 
Foreign  Affairs,  19. 
Public  Lands,  19. 
Rules,  139. 
Special,  129. 
.  Territories,  20. 

Petitions,  papers,  etc.,  presented  by,  265. 
Senator  in  First  Confederate  Congress,  13,  95, 

225. 

Yea  and  nay  votes,  96, 105,  114,  115,  118, 125,  134, 
139-141,147,148,153,154,  160,  162-164,  167,  168, 
176, 182, 189, 192, 198, 203, 204,  216,  217,  221 ,  235, 
252, 255, 261, 262, 269, 270,  272,  280,  285-288,  290, 
292,295,296,298,310-312,315,  316,  319,  321,  322, 
329, 336, 368, 370, 371, 376,  378,  395-397,  399,  418, 
419, 429, 431, 437, 443,  444, 44.S,  455,  456,  458. 

Yandell,  Henry,  306,  342. 

Yandeli,  L.  P.,  302,  338. 

Yates,  Joseph,  185. 

Yates,  Lafayette,  307,  343. 

Yea  and  >ay  Votes,  11, 33, 39, 40,  52, 57,  67,  73,  74,  '.*;, 
105,114,115,118,125,134,  139-141,  147,  148,  153, 
154, 160, 162-164, 167, 168, 176, 182,  189,  192,  197, 
198,203,204,216,217,  221,  235,241-243,252,  255, 
261, 269, 270, 272, 280, 285-288,  290, 292,  295,  296, 
298,310-312,315,316,319,321,322,  329,  336,  368, 
370,371,375,378,395-397,399,  415,  418,  C'.i.  !_".). 
431,  437,  Hit,  444.  1 1\  450,  4:V>,  156,  458,  46?,  470- 
473, 475, 478, 483, 486-488. 


INDEX. 


541 


Yerirer,  Orvllle,  351,  391. 

Verger,  William,  302,  344,  439. 

Yonge,  Chandler  C.,  108,  155,  156. 

York,  Zebulon,  101,  120,  411,  424,  460. 

Young,  Clement,  102,  120. 

Young,  Kllsha,  303,  339. 

Young,  G.  V.,  102,  120. 

Young,  J.  J.,  49,  60. 

Young,  J.  W.,  350,390. 

Young,  John  T.,  307,  313. 

Young,  Louis  G.,  103,  121. 


Young,  Peter  W.,  302,  338. 
Young,  W.  G.,  360,  425. 
Young,  William  I'.,  63,  75. 
Young,  William  F.,  64,  75. 
Young,  William  I'.,  363,  438. 
Young,  William  K.,  305,  341. 
Young,  Wilton  L.,  356. 
Younglilood,  A.  W.,  186. 
Zable,  Dayid,  101,  120. 
Zacharle,  F.  ('.,  356. 
Zimmer,  Louis,  366,  122. 


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